Title :
The hybridization of a Formula race car
Author :
Benson, Keith W. ; Fraser, Douglas A. ; Hatridge, Sarah L. ; Monaco, Curt A. ; Ring, Raymond J. ; Sullivan, Charles R. ; Taber, Philip C.
Author_Institution :
Thayer Sch. of Eng., Dartmouth Coll., Hanover, NH, USA
Abstract :
Hybrid electric vehicles are advantageous under formula racing rules, when allowed. A series hybrid drive train was installed in a Formula SAE car, using off-the-shelf engine, generator, ultracapacitors, and AC motor drive. A DC-DC converter was developed to charge the ultracapacitors with constant power at varying voltage. A 75 m acceleration run is completed in 6 seconds. This is slower than the predicted 4.2 seconds in part due to tires slipping.
Keywords :
DC-DC power convertors; automobiles; engines; hybrid electric vehicles; power capacitors; power transmission (mechanical); AC motor drive; DC-DC converter; Formula race car hybridization; formula racing rule; generator; hybrid drive train; hybrid electric vehicles; induction machine; installation; off-the-shelf engine; ultracapacitor; AC generators; AC motors; Acceleration; DC-DC power converters; Engines; Hybrid electric vehicles; Hybrid power systems; Supercapacitors; Tires; Voltage; formula racing; hybrid electric vehicle; induction machine; series hybrid; ultracapacitors;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicle Power and Propulsion, 2005 IEEE Conference
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9280-9
DOI :
10.1109/VPPC.2005.1554523
