作者: |
Cunningham, J.P.;Staunton, R.H.;Marlino, L.D.;Seiber, L.E.;Campbell, S.L.;Coomer, C.L.;Burress, T.A.; |
摘要: |
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and American automotive manufacturers General Motors, Ford,and DaimlerChrysler began a five-year, cost-shared partnership in 1993. Currently, hybrid electric vehicle(HEV) research and development is conducted by DOE through its FreedomCAR and VehicleTechnologies (FCVT) program. The mission of the FCVT program is to develop more energy efficientand environmentally friendly highway transportation technologies. Program activities include research,development, demonstration, testing, technology validation, and technology transfer. These activities areaimed at developing technologies that can be domestically produced in a clean and cost-competitivemanner.Under the FCVT program, support is provided through a three-phase approach [1] which is intended to:鈥?Identify overall propulsion and vehicle-related needs by analyzing programmatic goals andreviewing industry鈥檚 recommendations and requirements, then develop the appropriate technicaltargets for systems, subsystems, and component research and development activities;鈥?Develop and validate individual subsystems and components, including electric motors, emissioncontrol devices, battery systems, power electronics, accessories, and devices to reduce parasiticlosses; and鈥?Determine how well the components and subassemblies work together in a vehicle environment oras a complete propulsion system and whether the efficiency and performance targets at the vehiclelevel have been achieved.The research performed in this area will help remove technical and cost barriers to enable technology foruse in such advanced vehicles as hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, electric, and fuel-cell-poweredvehicles. |