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Design of a Parallel-Series PHEV for the EcoCAR 2 Competition
- Katherine Bovee - Ohio State University ,
- Amanda Hyde - Ohio State University ,
- Shawn Midlam-Mohler - Ohio State University ,
- Giorgio Rizzoni - Ohio State University ,
- Matthew Yard - Ohio State University ,
- Travis Trippel - Ohio State University ,
- Matthew Organiscak - Ohio State University ,
- Andrew Garcia - Ohio State University ,
- Eric Gallo - Ohio State University ,
- Mark Hornak - Ohio State University ,
- Andrew Palmer - Ohio State University ,
- Josh Hendricks - Ohio State University
Journal Article
2012-01-1762
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
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Citation:
Bovee, K., Hyde, A., Midlam-Mohler, S., Rizzoni, G. et al., "Design of a Parallel-Series PHEV for the EcoCAR 2 Competition," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 5(3):1317-1344, 2012, https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-1762.
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English
Abstract:
The EcoCAR 2: Plugging into the Future team at the Ohio State University is designing a Parallel-Series Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle capable of 50 miles of all-electric range. The vehicle features a 18.9-kWh lithium-ion battery pack with range extending operation in both series and parallel modes made possible by a 1.8-L ethanol (E85) engine and 6-speed automated manual transmission. This vehicle is designed to drastically reduce fuel consumption, with a utility factor weighted fuel economy of 75 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (mpgge), while meeting Tier II Bin 5 emissions standards. This report details the rigorous design process followed by the Ohio State team during Year 1 of the competition. The design process includes identifying the team customer's needs and wants, selecting an overall vehicle architecture and completing detailed design work on the mechanical, electrical and control systems. This effort was made possible through support from the U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors, The Ohio State University, and numerous competition and local sponsors.