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The higher levels of fuel consumption and emission contribution of low powered two-wheelers especially in urban areas need more attention in order to improve air quality and sustainability of transportation energy. Recently, plug-in hybrid technology has been emerged as one of the promising alternative to reduce petroleum consumption and emission reduction. However, the all-electric range plays a significant role in sizing of battery pack, to reduce fuel consumption and there by reduction of urban pollution to a large extent. This paper discusses the modeling and simulation of plug-in hybrid electric two-wheeler using MATLAB software with reference to Indian driving cycle. The simulation results reveal the influence of driving range in sizing of battery pack and battery cycle life on cost of battery pack. The simulation also helps to evaluate the power and energy requirements of plug-in hybrid electric two-wheeler for varying all-electric ranges and battery types.

Interest is growing in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that can be recharged using standard wall outlets, because of their fuel economy, near zero emissions and the ability to take the advantage of off-peak hour grid electricity, which offers improved power generation efficiency and environmental benefits. In this paper a theoretical model has been proposed for energy management of a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) suitable for urban driving conditions. An algorithm is also proposed for a microprocessor based electronic control. This paper also discusses about the simulated results obtained for the proposed model using the new European driving cycle.