Hybrid Vehicles

What are the characteristics of plug in hybrids?

-Batteries can be charged for external source. -Large Battery Capacity. -Has 4 modes.

What are the key advantages of Hybrid Electric Vehicles?

-Better fuel economy. -Better operating point for ICE. -Stops ICE when it is not needed.

What are the advantages of hybrid battery packs?

-Capacity. -Charge rate. -Size. -Weight.

What are the characteristics of power steering?

-Electric motor on steering linkage.

What are the characteristics of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in hybrid vehicles?

-Electrically driven compressor rather than belt. -Electric heater. -Electric vacuum pump.

What are the bad things about hybrid vehicles?

-Energy is converted twice. -Added weight. -Added complexity.

What are the characteristics of power/sport hybrids?

-Has high performance.

What are the characteristics of charge sustaining operation?

-High speed, one-two motors.

What are the characteristics of mild hybrids?

-ICE has a small electric motor/generator. -ICE downsizing. -Engine is off when coasting. -Regenerative Breaking. -No electric mode.

What are the good things about hybrid vehicles?

-ICE operation can be optimized. -Smaller engine. -Single gear box, no transmission. -Multiple motors.

What are the Characteristics of extended range operation?

-Low speed, one motor.

What are the types of hybrids?

-Micro. -Mild. -Full. -Plug-in. -Power/Sport.

What are the characteristics of regenerative breaking?

-Motor generated. -Break by break.

What are the characteristics of charge depleting operation?

-Runs fully on battery mode until battery is depleted.

What are the characteristics of micro hybrids?

-Start/Stop system. -Regenerative Breaking. -Less expensive. -Easy to add to existing power plant.

What does hybridization allow cars to do?

-Use multiple sources of power. -Makes ICE work most efficiently. -Makes ICE smaller compared to conventional vehicle.

What are the components of a start/stop system?

12 volt battery. voltage quality module. 12 v enhanced starter motor.

What are the characteristics of full hybrid?

Electronic motor can be full source of propulsion.

What is the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) requirement of a hybrid vehicle?

Two or more on board energy storage systems.