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The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team's Approach to EcoCAR 2
Technical Paper
2012-01-1761
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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A series plug-in hybrid electric powertrain with all-wheel drive is designed using real-world drive cycles as part of the EcoCAR 2 competition. A stock 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco is being re-engineered to reduce fuel consumption and emissions while improving consumer acceptability. Waterloo utilizes a 18.9 kWh A123 energy storage system (ESS), which powers two 105 kW TM4 traction motors. A 2.4 L LE9 General Motors coupled to a 105 kW TM4 motor provides range extending performance. Each step of the design process is discussed, including a novel approach to powertrain selection and controls requirement selection that uses real-world drive cycles. The mechanical integration and unique ESS design is also discussed.
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Authors
- Gurhari Preet Singh - University of Waterloo
- Mark Cremasco - University of Waterloo
- Eric Evenchick - University of Waterloo
- Josh Lo - University of Waterloo
- Michael Karpinski-Leydier - University of Waterloo
- Trevor Sabiston - University of Waterloo
- Brandon Walton - University of Waterloo
- Roydon A. Fraser - University of Waterloo
- Michael Fowler - University of Waterloo
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Singh, G., Cremasco, M., Evenchick, E., Lo, J. et al., "The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team's Approach to EcoCAR 2," SAE Technical Paper 2012-01-1761, 2012, https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-1761.Also In
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