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Development of the University of Idaho Parallel Hybrid FutureTruck
Technical Paper
2003-01-1267
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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The Advanced Vehicle Concepts Team (AVCT) at the University of Idaho (UI) modified a 2002 Ford Explorer to meet the objectives of the 2002 FutureTruck competition. The challenge was to improve fuel economy, decrease emissions, perform work safely, provide a high quality education, increase public awareness, and project a positive image. AVCT used a business-oriented, multi-disciplinary approach to address the general objectives. For the performance objectives, the team used a combination of simulations, experiments, and modeling. The resulting configuration is a low voltage, mild parallel hybrid incorporating a 4.0-liter, V6 Ford engine and a direct current, electric motor. The first prototype resulted in a 22% increase in fuel economy and a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions except for hydrocarbons. An engine sensor malfunction was the suspected cause of increased hydrocarbon emissions.
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Authors
- Dan Gerbus - University of Idaho Advanced Vehicle Concepts Team
- Douglas Welling - University of Idaho Advanced Vehicle Concepts Team
- Scott Anderson - University of Idaho Advanced Vehicle Concepts Team
- Frank Albrecht - University of Idaho Advanced Vehicle Concepts Team
- Edwin Odom - University of Idaho Advanced Vehicle Concepts Team
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Gerbus, D., Welling, D., Anderson, S., Albrecht, F. et al., "Development of the University of Idaho Parallel Hybrid FutureTruck," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-1267, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-1267.Also In
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