United States Department of Transportation
i
A Parallel Hybrid-Electric Sport Utility Vehicle - FutureTruck 2003
-
2003-09-01
[PDF-914.34 KB]
Details:
-
Creators:
-
Corporate Creators:
-
Corporate Contributors:
-
Subject/TRT Terms:
-
Publication/ Report Number:
-
Resource Type:
-
Geographical Coverage:
-
Corporate Publisher:
-
Abstract:This final report details the development of the University of Idaho hybrid-electric, hybrid-hydraulic sport utility vehicle FutureTruck 2003 along with an overview of requirements, design features and results. The objectives of the University of Idaho FutureTruck project were to: (1) Research and implement clean vehicle technologies that reduce the impact of transportation on the environment; (2) Educate students and provide them with practical experience; (3) Increase awareness and support of clean vehicle initiatives and progress. The University of Idaho Advanced Vehicle Concepts Team (AVCT) developed a unique hybrid vehicle while simultaneously hosting a series of public relations activities to highlight the vehicle's potential for decreasing toxic emissions and improving fuel economy. The team designed and then built a mild, parallel hybrid vehicle that improved fuel economy by using stored energy to help the internal combustion engine accelerate the vehicle from rest. By utilizing electrics and hydraulics, the team captured, stored and re-used energy that is wasted in a conventional vehicle. A passive cooling system further improved the vehicle's efficiency by reducing the amount of energy required to cool the engine and passenger compartment. Computer-controlled engine cooling and water injection decreased tailpipe emissions while the use of E85 fuel helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A telematics system enhanced vehicle control and analysis of vehicle performance. Test results showed a 41% improvement in fuel economy and reductions of all regulated emissions. The telematics system earned a second place at competition for best design.
-
Format:
-
Funding:
-
Collection(s):
-
Main Document Checksum:
-
Download URL:
-
File Type:
