Implementation of an Optimum Model for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Nowadays hybrid electric vehicles are the most efficient technology in transportation industry. They have demonstrated the capability of reducing the energy consumption while maintaining vehicle performance ‎[1]. The main focus of this paper is on simulation of a hybrid electric vehicle based on the information provided by HONDA Company for Insight vehicle. This vehicle is a parallel hybrid vehicle that utilizes IMA system and an engine with 66 pound force power. IMA system uses a DC brushless motor with permanent magnet that is placed between engine and transmission system. The IMA system uses engine as the main source of power while the electric motor is used for acceleration‎[2]. In this article a model has been developed in MATLAB and dynamic systems has been modelled with ADAMS. This model utilized the Honda Insight with IMA (integrated motor assist) that its characteristics have been published by the company. The accuracy of the MATLAB/ADAMS model has been verified using ADVISOR software. All drive cycles and information used in MATLAB/ADAMS model has been built according to defined model in ADVISOR.