Test Bench Results of a Torque Pedal Interpretation with a CVT-Equipped Power Train 970293
This paper presents the implementation of a torque pedal interpretation scheme in the CVT-equipped hybrid car which is currently being developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) as project Hybrid III. At partial load, a duty cycle operation mode is used in order to increase fuel efficiency. A flywheel is used to store excess power of the combustion engine as well as when the speed of the vehicle is decreased, recuperating the energy for reacceleration. A third mode, called highway operation, is used whenever the demanded power at the wheel exceeds a certain limit. A hierarchical controller scheme is implemented to maintain a comparable behavior of the vehicle in all operation modes.
Beyond simulations, this controller operates successfully under real time conditions on the dynamic test bench. Test cycles with a human driver have successfully proven the effectiveness of the chosen set of controllers. The fuel consumption resulting from the test bench cycles is measured and compared with that calculated in simulated cycles. Measurements of the same cycles with conventional cars are discussed briefly as well.
Citation: Ginsburg, S., Shafai, E., Wittmer, C., and Geering, H., "Test Bench Results of a Torque Pedal Interpretation with a CVT-Equipped Power Train," SAE Technical Paper 970293, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/970293. Download Citation
Author(s):
Simon Ginsburg, Esfandiar Shafai, Christian Wittmer, Hans P. Geering
Affiliated:
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH)
Pages: 8
Event:
International Congress & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Design Studies-SP-1243, SAE 1997 Transactions - Journal of Engines-V106-3
Related Topics:
Fuel economy
Fuel consumption
Hybrid electric vehicles
Energy conservation
Combustion and combustion processes
Flywheels
Vehicle drivers
Roads and highways
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