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`Development of a New Hybrid
`System - Dual System
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`Kozo Yamaguchl, Shuzo Moroto, Kojl Kobayashi,
`Mutsumi Kawamoto, and Yoshinorl Mlyaishi
`Equos Research 00.. Ltd.
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`Reprinted from: Strategies in Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Design
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`Development of a New Hybrid
`System - Dual System
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`Kozo Yamaguehl, Shuzo Moroto, Koil Kobeyashi,
`Muteumi Kawarnoto, and Yochlnori Miyaishl
`Equoe Research Co., Ltd.
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`Copyright 1996 Society at Automotive Engineers. inc.
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`ABSTRACT
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`A new hybrid vehicle system has been developed. the Dual
`System. which combines the series and parallel hybrid
`systems.
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`Combination with a motor has reduced the engine size.
`only using the most efficient range of the engine. A transaxle
`employing a generator motor and a traction motor in one
`compact package is applicable to currently produced vehicles
`with little modification. Use of the generator as a motor
`realizes multiple control functions.
`A prototype vehicle with this new Dual System was built
`and tested.
`its driving performance and the fuel economy
`were measured. and the fuel economy results were analyzed.
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`INTRODUCTION
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`Toward the let century. energy conservation has keen
`global interest due to an expected sharp increase in energy
`demands according to ever increasing population and global
`warming caused by an increasing volume of generated C02.
`To decrease the energy used for vehicles. there are activities
`in various countries to find ways to greatly reduce the fuel
`consumption of vehicles. such as the "80 mpg Super Car
`Concept" in the US. It is required to adapt a completely new
`system, not just make a simple modification to the current
`system. to realize a dramatic improvement in fuel economy.
`it is recognized that one' promising field is hybrid systems.
`‘ Both series and parallel hybrid systems are well known.
`This paper discusses a new hybrid system based on the "split"
`system which splits energy from the engine using a planetary
`gear [1] [2] [3]. the new system being called the Dual System.
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`COMPARISON OF VARIOUS HYBRID SYSTEMS
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`Not only used as a range extender of elecu'ic vehicles. the
`hybrid system. employing both an engine and an electric
`motor. can improve fuel economy using the engine through
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`its combination with the motor (4]. The hybrid system can
`improve fuel economy in light of the following:
`1. Operation of the engine in optimum efficiency range
`. 2. Transmigsion efficiency between the engine and the
`driving wheels is improved
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`3. Regeneration of deceleration energy
`Figure l shows the four different hybrid systems.
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`(A) SERIES SYSTEM - This system supplements
`electricity generated by the engine. it is most commonly used
`as a range extender for electric vehicles. Since the engine is
`not mechanically connected to the drive wheels. this system
`has an advantage of controlling the engine independently of
`the driving conditions. Accordingly. the engine is used in its
`optimum efficiency and low emission range. This system is
`particularly suited to engines which are hard to mechanically
`connect to the drive wheels such as gas turbine engines.
`Disadvantages, however. include large energy conversion .
`losses because of the necessity of full electricity conversion
`of the engine output. Further. a generator large enough to
`convert the maximum engine output isrequire‘d.
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`(B) PARALLEL SYSTEM - With the parallel system. an
`electric motor which supplements the engine torque. is added
`to . the conventional driveline system of the engine and
`transmission. Accordingly. operations of the engine are quite
`similar to those of an engine in a normal vehicle. This system
`requires no generator. and there is a ‘direct mechanical
`connection between the engine and the drive wheels. providing
`an advantage of less energy being lost through conversion to
`electricity.
`0n the other hand. this system requires a transmission
`because no speed adjusunent mechanism is installed. though
`the motor supplements the torque. When an automatic
`transmission is used. a torque converter. oil pump. and other
`auxiliary components can reduce the unnsmission efficiency.
`Although the engine torque can be controlled by the motor.
`the engine speed is determined by gear ratios like a
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`(C-l) SWITCHING SYSTEM - Application and release
`of the clutch switches between the series and parallel systems.
`For driving as by the series system. the clutch is released.
`separating the engine and the generator from the driving
`wheels. For driving with the parallel system, the clutch is
`engaged. connecting the engine with the driving wheels.
`For example. since city driving requires low loads for
`driving and low emissions. the series system is selected with
`the clutch released. For high speed driving where the Series
`system would not work efficiently due to higher drive loads
`and consequently higher engine output is required, the parallel
`system is selected with the clutch applied.
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`(C-Z) SPLIT SYSTEM - This system acts as the series
`and parallel systems at all times. The engine output energy is
`split by the planetary gear into the series path (from the engine
`to the generator) and the parallel path (from the engine to the
`driving wheels). Itcan control theengine spud under variable
`control of the series path by the generator while maintaining
`the mechanical connection of the engine and the driving
`wheels through the parallel path.
`Correlation between the vehicle speed V and the engine
`speed NE is shown in Figure 2. When the engine is operating
`at a relatively constant torque in an optirr’tum efficiency range.
`the energy from the engine is almost proportional tothe engine
`’ speed NE Accordingly. Figure 2 also indicates correlation
`between the vehicle speed and the engine output energy. In
`Figure 2, the engine speed NE:5
`NE: NEP + NES
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`where NEP is the engine speed by the parallel path and NBS
`theenginespeedbytheseriespath. Astheparallelpathengine
`speed NEP increases in proportion to the vehicle speed, the
`output energy from the engine increases as the'vehicle speed
`becomes higher. The higher the speed. the more energy is
`required for driving. it being appropriate that the parallel path
`energy becomes larger for higher speeds. For high speed
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`EG:Englne G:Generator M:Motor B;Battery
`TM:Transmlssion C:Clutch PG:Planetary Gear
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`Figure 1: Pour Different Hybrid Systems
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`conventional vehicle. Accordingly. the engine operation is
`linked to the driving conditions.
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`(C) SERIES-PARALLEL COMBINED SYSTEM - This
`combined type. having a generator and a motor. features
`characteristics of both the series and parallel systems. and the
`following two systems are possible:
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`driving. most of the output from the engine is supplied by the
`parallel path: consequently the energy conversion is small and
`not such a large generator as for the series system. is required.
`Since the engine speed N58 with the sen‘ .s path is variable
`within the generator capacity. it is“ possible to control the
`engine conditions into ranges favorable for engine efficiency
`and lower emissions.
`it is also possible to control the amount
`of electricity charging the batteries.
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`OBJECTIVES OF THE DUAL SYSTEM
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`The maximum efficiency of the conventional reciprocating
`engine reaches 35% [5] and this could be increased to 40%
`through combination with a hybrid system. Other engines.
`for example. a gas turbine engine. may not easily exceed
`such an efficiency. We therefore consider it more realistic to .
`take advantage of very developed reciprocating engine
`technologies so that the system can maximize the advantages
`of such engines.
`Based on the comparison of various hybrid systems.
`recognizing that the split type has the largest potential among
`the hybrid systems. we developed the Dual System which
`maximizes the advantages of the split hybrid system. Features
`of this system are;
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`1. Compact Transaxle package design requires minimal
`modification of vehicles currently available.
`2. Combination with a motor enables the engine to be small
`and lightweight. The engine can be operated in an
`optimum efficiency range.
`3. The motor can operate as a generator. realizing a variety
`of control functions.
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`CONSTRUCTION ‘
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`The complete schematic of the Dual System is shown in
`Figure 3. Figure 4 depicts the positions of major components
`within the vehicle. The vehicle is a modified “Corolla"
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`production model. the vehicle weight being increased by 305
`kg from the production weight of 1.040 kg. to 1.345 kg.
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`ENGINE - Since a small engine can meet requirements
`as the drive motor adds the torque. a 660cc engine for a
`commuter vehicle was used. Although a normal vehicle can
`rarely operate in the optimum efficiency range of the engine.
`engine downsizing should make it possible at all times. The
`engine throttle was disconnected from the accelerator pedal
`and computer-controlled by a throttle actuator motor.
`An average maximum cruising speedwhich does not drain
`' electricity from the batteries is determined according to the
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`Figure 3: Complete Dual System Schematic
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`Main Batteries
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`\ Traction Motor
`\ Inverter 8. MCU
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`\ Generator Motor
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`Figure 4: Major Components Positions in Vehicle
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`engine size. This discussed system provides an average
`cruising speed in the range of 90 to too km/h.
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`TRANSAXLE - A sectional View of the transaxle is shown
`in Figure 5 and its picture in Figure 6.
`The transaxle is for aFWD‘ transversely mounted engine
`and is a package of a traction motor and generator motor. Its
`total length is 359 mm. shorter than the replaced production
`4-speed automatic transaxle.
`The weight of the transaxle. including the flywheel and
`damper assembly and transmission fluid, is 90 kg. 8 kg more
`than the production 4-speed transaxle. The small engine used
`eliminates both the starter and the alternator in addition to the
`oil cooler of the transaxle. The total weight of the engine and
`the transaxle is 30 kg less than those used in current production
`model?
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`me - The layout of the transaxlc is of a 4-axle
`construction. On the flrstraxle', which is on the same axis as
`the engine axle. is mounted the flywheel and damper, planetary
`gear set. generator motor and generator brake. while on the -
`second axle. the traction motor. The counter gear is mounted
`on the third axle and the differential gear on the fourth.
`Installation of the traction motor on an axle different from
`the engine axle results in a reduced total length. This also
`enables independent design of gear ratios of the engine and
`those of the tractibn motor, which permits optimum gear ratio
`designs. for both. The designed engine gear ratio (including
`the planetary gear ratio) is 4.19 and the traction motor gear
`ratio. 7.99.
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`Planetary Gear
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`Generator Motor (6kW)
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`Flywheel & Damper
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`Traction Motor (40km
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`Figure '5: Sectional View of‘l‘ransaxle‘
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`Figure 6: Picture of Transaxle
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`The counter gear of the third axle transmits the torque of
`the first and second axles to the fourth axle.
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`W - The planetary gw splits the engine output
`to the generator motor and output shaft. The planetary carrier
`is connected to the engine and the ring gear to the output shaft.
`The sun gear is connected to the generator motor.
`The planetary gear also works as a speed increasing and
`torque reducing device for the generator motor. enabling the
`latter to be small. The speed increasing gear ratio is 3.21.
`W - The generator motor is a DC brushless
`motor with a maximum output of 6 kW. Using a motor with
`8 poles. which'ts more than usual. the generator brake and the
`planetary gear are arranged inside the coil ends. causing the
`total length to be shortened.
`The generator motor is used as a motor. leading to it being
`the center of multiple control functions of the Dual System:
`when functioning as a generator. it eliminates the necessity
`of an alternator. and a starter as well since it also functions as
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`an engine starter. It functions as a starting device. clutch and
`a kind of CVT together with the traction motor. resulting in
`not requiring a transmission.
`W- The traction motor. outputting a
`maximum 40 kW. is a 4-pole DC brushless motor. it functions
`as the engine torque leveling device of the parallel hybrid
`system.
`W - Under lowload conditions such as
`constant speed cruising, the system used is the parallel hybrid
`one with the brake engaged. preventing the generator motor
`from causing energy conversion losses: The cooling oil of
`the brake plate is also used for cooling the generator motor.
`The generator motor uses "soft-landing" control for which a
`cushion plate is simply applied instead of an accumulator to
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`prevent hard brake engagement.
`WATP (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
`it. used. affecting cooling. lubrication and engaging mum
`of the generator brake. The valve body is small. having only
`one solenoid for the brake. Cooling ofthe trutsaxle is. realized
`by radiating heat using transaxle case fins along with the
`internal circulation of the ATP which equalizes thermal
`distribution within the transaxic. No oil cooler is installed
`such as a radiator. outside the transaxle Cooling of the motors
`is done with the ATF being showered on the stator coil ends.
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`BATTERIES - In the hybrid vehicle using a small engine.
`acceleration and deceleration are done by discharging and
`charging of the batteries. As a result. the batteries require
`power density more than energy density. The prototype
`vehicle involved is mounted with lead-acid batteries which
`are low in cost and relatively high in power density. Those
`used are Cyclono25C VRLA batteries. their capacity being
`25Ah each. The number of batteries used is 24 with a total
`voltage of 288V and a total weight of 240 kg.
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`DISPLAY - The display connected to the vehicle
`controller enables monitoring vehicle conditions including the
`energy flows of each component and engine conditions. on a
`real-time basis.
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`SYSTEM CONTROL
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`ROLE OF EACH CONTROL UNlT - The Dual System
`has four control units. including one for the engine. VCU
`(vehicle control unit) gives instructions. depending on drivi..g
`conditions. to ECU (engine control unit). GCU (generator
`motor control unit), and MCU (traction motor control unit).
`The engine is so controlled as to follow the optimum efficiency
`curve. The generator motor controls the engine speed. and
`the output torque is controlled by the traction motor.
`W - VCU controls the throttle actuator by
`determining throttle openings from the engine speed so that
`the optimum efficiency curve be followed.
`It also turns the
`ECU on and off. turning the engine on and off.
`W - VCU give.» instructions as to
`the desired generator motor speed. NG‘. to GCU on the basis
`of accelerator pedal movement. vehicle speed and battery SOC
`(state-of-charge).
`GCU uses feedback control for the generator torque in
`order to make the actual generator motor speed NC NG' Pl
`(Proportional-integral) feedback control is applied for high
`responsiveness and compensation of steady-state error.
`W- VCU determines the output
`torque of the traction motor from accelerator pedal movement
`and vehicle speed. Further. it computes the generator motor
`torque to determine influence of the engine torque on the
`output torque (because the torque of the engine. generator
`motor and output reaction are proportional to each other). and
`then compensates the output torque of the traction motor so
`that the output torque remains constant whatever the engine
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`conditions are. When the brake pedal is applied. the engine
`is released. with regeneration torque of the traction motor is
`determined according to the amount ofbrake pedal application
`and the vehicle speed.
`MCU controls the traction motor to make the traction
`motor torque. TM. equal to the desired torque. TM“. from
`VCU.
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`ENGINE CONTROL STRATEGIES . For high efficiency
`and low emissions of the engine. the throttle openings are so
`designed to be a constant 35% for NE for values of 2.000 rpm
`and greater. The fixed point control of the engine can be
`applied for an optimum efficiency point. while it inercases
`losses due to energy conversion of motors and batteries. As
`the production engine efficiency is not so sensitive with respect
`to the engine speed. the engine speed of the Dual System is
`controlled depending on the driving load.
`When the load increases. the generator motor speed is
`raised to supplement the energy from the engine. This control
`reduces the electricity passing through the batteries.
`consequently reducing the energy conversion losses of the
`batteries and also protecting the batteries from excessive
`discharge. As the accelerator pedal is depressed. the engine
`speed increases. and the driving feeling is natural to the driver.
`Battery current accumulation is used as SOC. maintaining
`the initial value by generator motor control. If the 50C lowers
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`from the initial value. the generator motor speed increases.
`making the engine speed increase for higher engine output
`energy. lfSOC becomes higher. the generator motorspeed is
`decreased.
`During transient conditions for taming the engine and
`brake on and off. the generatormotorconunlsthe engine speed
`so that changes are gradual in order to prevent any excessive
`change in engine operation.
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`VEHICLE CONTROL OF EACH STATE . As shown in
`Figure 7. each control mode is specifically applied depending
`on driving conditions:
`a)W - When the vehicle is stopped at a
`standstill. the engine stops.
`b)We . Until the vehicle teaches a speed of 8
`ltm/h after starting or it decelerates to 5 lint/h or lower when
`driving. the engine stops and the motor alone works.
`$2an - The generatorbraite is engaged andthe
`system drives using the parallel hybrid system The generator
`motor does not operate during this time.
`d)W - Accelerator pedal movement
`and the SOC determine the generator motor speed NO. The
`engine speed NE is obtained from the formula:
`. NE = NEP-r- 3.2”.ch
`where NEP is the engine speed of parallel path which is
`proportional to the vehicle speed. NE should be increased by
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`increasing NG according to the degree of low SOC. This
`leads to an increase of energy supply from the engine. As the
`accelerator is depressed. NE is increased. raising the energy
`supply from the engine.
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`As the efficiency of the generator motor reduces in a low
`speed range. the generator brake is engaged to change to
`parallel mode when calculated NG‘ reaches 1.500 rpm or less,
`The parallel mode is not applied when the vehicle speed is
`lower than 25 itm/h because the engine speed becomes too
`low. To avoid any possible worsening of emissions due to a
`sharp change in the engine speed. the maximum rate of the
`generator motor speed change is limited to 300 rpm/second
`while in the split mode.
`e)W - When the SOC becomes too
`high. the generator motor functions as a motor and not a
`generator. with the generator motor rotating in the negative '
`direction. controlling the engine speed to be lower than the
`parallel speed NEP.
`0WWW;When the brake pedal is applied.
`the regeneration mode comes on. The regenerated electricity
`depends on the degree of pedal application. The upper limit
`of the regeneration is 20 kW for battery protection. almost
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`Table I: Acceleration Performance
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`Driving Cycle) mode deceleration. The engine stops to
`eliminate its resistance and consequently the regeneration
`energy is maximized.
`s)W - The generator motor starts up
`the engine. at which time the output torque is compensated
`for by the motion motor using the generator motor torque.
`MW - 'l'lte engineis stopped by caning
`the fuel.
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`i)W- In order to prevent harsh shock and
`emissions upon generator brake engagement. the generator
`motor gradually reduces its own speed until'it is zero for "soft
`landing".
`j)W'-The generator motor controls'its own
`speed from zero to ensure “soft taking off" to prevent harsh
`shock and emissions upon generator brake release.
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`VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
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`DRIVING PERFORMANCE - The traction performance
`of the Dual System vehicle is shown in Figure 8. The total
`power of the engine and the traction motor is comparable to
`approx. 50 kW. In particular. at medium and low speeds. it is
`confirmed that most of the drive torque of the vehicle is
`supplied by the traction motor, and the engine works as an
`energy supply source. The maximum speed is i25 km/h.
`Table 1 shows the acceleration performance of the vehicle.
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`FUEL ECONOMY - Regarding LA“ in the us. and the
`Japanese city lD-l5 mode. fuel economy tests were conducted
`on a chassis dynamometer with one vehicle having a
`production 4-speed automatic transmission and the other being
`the Dual System vehicle.
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`The Dual System is controlled so that the electricity
`balance of the battery is met before and after the test. Any
`difference in the electricity balance before and after the test is
`compensated for by the use of simulations.
`Euel Egoggmy Bgfiult,
`- The measured results are
`summarized in Chart 1. The Dual System vehicle tested is
`305 kg heavier than the production 4-speed automatic
`transmission vehicle. The results show that the Dual System
`vehicle provided better fuel economy than the production
`vehicle by 31% for LAM and 57% for l0°l5 mode.
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`analyzed using assumptions during simulations.
`influence on fuel economy of each factoris shown in Chart
`2. The influence of each factor in this test is summarized in
`Table 2 based on Chart 2. The lO-lS mode. compared to
`LAM. shows the greater improvements of engine efficiency
`because of lower engine efficiency of the production vehicle
`caused by the lower vehicle speed of lO-IS mode. The
`influence of the brake regeneration represents the ratio oflthe
`regeneration energy to the total required energy. The
`improvement of fuel economy through brake regeneration will
`be reduced by energy conversion losses.
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`Vehicle Weight
`Engine Efficiency
`Transmission Efficiency
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`Brake Regeneration
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`Total
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`Table 2:
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`influence of Each Factor on Fuel Economy Results
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`Table 3 shows efficiency and energy distributions of each
`component. Out of the total energy output during driving.
`25% for LA#4 and 28% for lOOlS mode is input from brake
`regeneration. As well. the overall driveline efficiency,
`including electricity energy conversion. is 7l% for LA#4 and
`70% for l0°l$ mode.
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`FUEL ECONOMY IMPROVEMENT - This Dual System
`is in the initial prototype stage where each component has not '
`yet been fully optimized. With respect to the fuel economy.
`all the deceleration energy is regenerated. however other
`factors also have potential for improvement. From Chan 2
`and Table 3. we will review how much fuel economy can be
`improved by upgrading each vehicle component.
`lmamxcmenmtflnaihefilfim’am - The Dual System
`compensates acceleration using the traction motor and
`therefore no high engine speed due to kick-down acceleration.
`is required. This helps engine design since it is focused on
`low and medium speeds. Optimization of intake and exhaust
`systems and a reduction of friction. as a result. helps improve ‘
`engine efficiency. To control the air-fuel ratio so it is ‘
`stoichiometric instead of rich also improves the engine
`efficiency of high load range where the engine of the Dual
`System is essentially used.
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`The current Dital System, which uses a production engine
`as it is. is assumed to have 27% engine efficiency on an average
`(Table 3). Chart 2 indicates this can be increased to 35%.
`leading to another 30% improvement in fuel consumption.
`in addition. increasing the engine efficiency to 40% should
`raise the improvement of fuel consumption to 48%.
`Willem -. A: Table 3
`shows. out of the 30% of transmission losses. approx. half
`are from the energy conversion losses of the two motors and
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`accessories and the mechanical losses within the transaxle.
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`REFERENCES
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`An improvement of 70% to 80% of the transmission efficiency
`should improve the fuel economy by 14%. which can be
`determined from Chart 2.
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`2. Gelb. G. H.. Richardson. N. A., Wang. T. C. and Berman.
`B.. "An Electromechanical Transmission for Hybrid
`Vehicle Power Trains - Design and Dynamometer
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`3. Mayrhofer. J.. Kriegler.W.. Albrecht. K.. "A HYBRID
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`PROCEEDINGS Vol.2 p.l89-200. Anaheim, California.
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`4. Unnewehr. L. E.. Auiier. J. E... Foote. L. R., Moyer. D. F.
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`5. Schwarzel. W., Willenbocltel. O. and Zicltwolff. 5.. "Der
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`WW ~ Out of the total increase
`of weight of 305 kg. 240 kg is from the batteries. As it is not
`realistic to carry a few hundred kilograms of batteries. it is
`very necessary to find ways to reduce their weight. Measures
`for such reductions include power density improvements and
`electricity supplementing by generation using the engine
`through theseries path. Chart 2 indicates that weight reduction
`of the batteries by IOO kg should help improve the fuel
`consumption by 5%.
`IQBLEEEQQ - In summary. for example. the improvement
`of the engine average efficiency to 35%. the weight reduction
`of the batteries by 100 kg and a 10% improvement of the
`transmission efficiency should further improve the fuel
`economy by another 55%.
`In light of a comparison with a
`production vehicle, the fuel economy could be double for the
`LAN and 2.4 times for the l0°l5 mode.
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`CONCLUSIONS
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`The Dual System features new characteristics that are not
`available for the conventional series hybrid system or the
`parallel system. Those features include:
`I. Free control of the engine while keeping a mechanical
`connection between the engine and the drive wheels.
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`2. Compact design of the transaxle integrating two motors
`requires little modification for current production vehicles.
`3. Use of the generator as a motor and its combination with
`the traction motor permits the engine and the driveline to
`flexibly adapt to driving conditions.
`The prototype discussed in this paper used current production
`components such as the engine and the batteries. An optimized
`deSign for each component should further improve the fuel
`economy.
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