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Development of the Hybrid System for the Saturn VUE Hybrid
Technical Paper
2006-01-1502
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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The hybrid system for the 2007 Model Year Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid SUV was designed to provide the fuel economy of a compact sedan, while delivering improved acceleration performance over the base vehicle, and maintaining full vehicle utility. Key elements of the hybrid powertrain are a 2.4L DOHC engine with dual cam-phasers, a modified 4-speed automatic transmission, an electric motor-generator connected to the crankshaft through a bi-directional belt-drive system, power electronics to control the motor-generator, and a NiMH battery pack.
The VUE's hybrid functionality includes: engine stop-start, regenerative braking, intelligent charge control of the hybrid battery, electric power assist, and electrically motored creep. Methods of improving urban and highway fuel economy via optimal use of the hybrid motor and battery, engine and transmission hardware and controls modifications, and vehicle enhancements, are discussed. Development of the powertrain control system is also reviewed.
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Tamai, G., Jeffers, M., Lo, C., Thurston, C. et al., "Development of the Hybrid System for the Saturn VUE Hybrid," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-1502, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-1502.Also In
References
- Evans, D.G. et al “Powertrain Architecture and Controls Integration for GM's Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Truck,” SAE 2003-01-0085
- Lo, C. Luan, Y. Tate, E. Zarger, T. “A Simulation Model for the Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid Vehicle,” SAE 2006