Hyperdrive as Powertrain Successor

2002-01-1909

06/03/2002

Event
Future Car Congress
Authors Abstract
Content
Recent availability of high-voltage power semiconductors has allowed implementation of a unique, highly efficient, Hybrid-Electric powertrain, the Hyperdrive. It uses an innovative method of control for the internal combustion engine (ICE). Comparative analysis of an application of the Hyperdrive to a popular American SUV is presented, including performance, fuel economy, emissions and costs. In summary, the Hyperdrive, which provides near-thermodynamic-limit fuel efficiency over a wide range of vehicle sizes covering almost all the automotive market, has the potential to succeed conventional powertrains. Vehicle design freedom is considerably enhanced, performance is improved and safety is not compromised. Substantial socio-economic effects are presented.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1909
Pages
14
Citation
Severinsky, A., Louckes, T., Templin, R., Adamson, N. et al., "Hyperdrive as Powertrain Successor," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-1909, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1909.
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Published
Jun 3, 2002
Product Code
2002-01-1909
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English