Design and development of the 2001 Michigan Tech futuretruck, a power-split hybrid electric vehicle

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

3-4-2002

Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

Abstract

In this paper, the conversion of a production SUV to a hybrid electric vehicle with a drive system utilizing a planetary power-split transmission is presented. The uniqueness of this design comes from its ability to couple the advantages of a parallel hybrid with the advantages of a series hybrid. Depending on operating conditions and recent operating history, the drive system transitions to one of several driving modes. The drive system consists of a planetary gear set coupled to an alternator, motor, and internal combustion engine. It performs the power-split operation without the need for belt drives or clutching devices. The effects on driveability, manufacturing, fuel economy, emissions, and performance are presented along with the design, selection, and implementation of all of the vehicle conversion components.

Publisher's Statement

Copyright © 2002 Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. Publisher’s version of record: https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1212

Publication Title

SAE Technical Papers

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