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Thermophotovoltaic Generation of Power for Use in a Series Hybrid Vehicle
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Rather than converting heat energy into mechanical energy in an internal combustion engine and then converting mechanical energy into electrical energy in a magnetic field, thermophotovoltaic (TPV) generators work by directly converting heat energy in the form of infrared radiation into electricity using photovoltaic cells. A series hybrid vehicle uses this electrical energy to keep the batteries at a constant state of charge. These batteries then provide the energy for the electric motor, which propels the vehicle down the road.
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Seal, M., Christ, S., Campbell, G., West, E. et al., "Thermophotovoltaic Generation of Power for Use in a Series Hybrid Vehicle," SAE Technical Paper 972648, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/972648.Also In
Electric/Hybrid Vehicles: Alternative Powerplants, Energy Management, and Battery Technology
Number: SP-1284; Published: 1997-08-15
Number: SP-1284; Published: 1997-08-15
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