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Texas Tech University Develops Fuel Cell Powered Hybrid Electric Vehicle for FutureCar Challenge 1998
Technical Paper
1999-01-0612
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
With shrinking energy reserves, and rising concerns for the environment, the need for clean-burning, fuel-efficient vehicles is greater than ever. The Texas Tech FutureCar project is part of a nationwide effort to develop the car of tomorrow. Texas Tech University has chosen to develop a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) using a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell as its primary power source. The system includes on-board batteries for energy storage, as well as a 140kW (188hp) dual AC Induction Motor drive system. This paper discusses the design and implementation of the 1998 Texas Tech FutureCar.
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Authors
- Brian L. D'Souza - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
- Harry Erle Rawlins - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
- Joe Chris Machuca - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
- Chris Larson - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
- Mark Shuck - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
- Brian Shaffer - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
- Timothy Maxwell - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
- Michael Parten - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
- Darrel Vines - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
- Jesse Jones - Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University