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Georgia Tech's FutureTruck Split-Parallel Hybrid SUV Design
Technical Paper
2003-01-1270
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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The Georgia Tech FutureTruck Team has designed a strong parallel split-hybrid powertrain for the model year 2002 Ford Explorer SUV. The modified powertrain uses a Lincoln LS 3.0L, V-6, DOHC, aluminum engine driving the rear axle. An AC-150 from AC Propulsion is coupled to the front wheels through a 3.75:1 Auburn Gear speed reducer. This split-hybrid structure fits well into the Explorer and is to manufacture. The interior cabin has been maintained in a stock configuration by carefully integrating the added instrumentation and electric drive controls into the dash and console. The toque-blending hybrid electric control is designed to be charge sustaining such that the refueling procedures match those of the stock vehicle. When fully operational, this powertrain is expected to yield a net 25% increase in fuel efficiency while lowering emissions without any sacrifice in customer acceptability.
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- C. Biggers - Georgia Institute of Technology
- P. Mandeltort - Georgia Institute of Technology
- J. McClearen - Georgia Institute of Technology
- J. Meisel - Georgia Institute of Technology
- J. Parsons - Georgia Institute of Technology
- V. Renteria - Georgia Institute of Technology
- C. Riley - Georgia Institute of Technology
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Biggers, C., Mandeltort, P., McClearen, J., Meisel, J. et al., "Georgia Tech's FutureTruck Split-Parallel Hybrid SUV Design," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-1270, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-1270.Also In
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- Puhn, Fred Brake Handbook 26 28 1985
- Bosch Automotive Handbook 2nd Ed. 268
- Center of Gravity Static Analysis of stock 2002 Ford Explorer provided by team mentor Ford Motor Company