The Present and Future of
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Presentation Outline
Why does society need/want hybrid and
electric vehicles?
Current status of EVs and HEVs.
The general structure and functionality of
HEVs.
New developments and future technology
of HEVs.
The Need for Electric and Hybrid
Electric Vehicles
Environmental Concerns:
Current use of heat-combustion engine is a major source of air
pollution and may be a cause of global warming.
Practical Concerns:
Current conventional cars use a quickly decreasing source of
fossil fuel. Although no one knows exactly how long the worlds
supply of oil will last, most agree that it isnt too far in the future
that our current supply will be used up.
In 15 years Americans will be routinely driving hybrid electric cars
performing at 80 miles per gallon. Today's internal-combustion-engine-
only vehicle will become an artifact of history. - Dan Doughty
The Benefits of EVs and HEVs
compared with conventional vehicles
The electric motor is far more efficient (70%-
85% efficiency) than the heat engine (need
some numbers).
EVs can use regenerative stopping (regain 30%
of energy used, theoretically).
As mentioned already, HEVs are more
environmentally friendly and the oil supplies for
conventional vehicles are being depleted.
Source: http://www.rqriley.com/ev-tech.html
Basic Structure of a Hybrid Vehicle
The batteries in a hybrid car are the energy storage device for the
electric motor. Unlike the gasoline in the fuel tank, which can only power
the gasoline engine, the electric motor on a hybrid car can put energy into
the batteries as well as draw energy from them.
Source: www.howstuffworks.com
Structure of the Hybrid Design
Series
This is called a series hybrid
system because the power flows to the
wheels in series. A series hybrid
system can run a small-output engine
in the efficient operating region
relatively steadily, generate and supply
electricity to the electric motor and
efficiently charge the battery. This
system is being used in the Coaster
Hybrid.
Parallel
In a parallel hybrid system, both
the engine and the electric motor drive
the wheels, and the drive power from
these two sources can be utilized
according to the prevailing conditions.
This is called a parallel hybrid system
because the power flows to the wheels
in parallel.
Source http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/tech/environment/ths2/what.html
Structure of the Hybrid Design
Series/parallel hybrid system
This maximizes both series and parallel systems, it has two
motors, and depending on the driving conditions, uses only the
electric motor or the driving power from both the electric motor and
the engine, in order to achieve the highest efficiency level. This is
the system used in the Prius and the Estima Hybrid.
Current Areas of Research
Current research focusing on maximizing
the efficiency
Reduce Mass.
Decrease material and manufacturing costs.
Improving the Hardware.
Battery alternatives to/maximizing the nickel-metal
hydride currently in use.
The Nickel Metal Hydride Battery
The Benefits
hold twice as much energy as lead batteries
have a longer life cycle
require no maintenance
the materials in them are far less toxic than the materials in regular
car batteries.
The Disadvantages
they can be heavy and bulky
High price- as much as $5000.
With sudden boom of hybrid cars, there is a supply shortage.
Source: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2004-11-21-hybrid-batteries_x.htm
The PNGV
The Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles was established in 1993,
with the following agenda:
PNGV goals must be achieved without sacrificing key vehicle performance,
safety, emissions, size, and economic criteria. The primary requirements for
the PNGV vehicle are as follows (in abbreviated form):
A three-fold improvement in vehicle fuel economy to 35 km/l (83 mpg).
A vehicle range of 612 km (380 miles).
Acceleration from 0-97 km/h in 12 seconds (0-60 mph in 12 seconds).
Attain a maximum speed of 137 km/h (85 mph).
Climb a 6.5% grade at 89 km/h (55 mph) for 20 minutes.
Achieve drive away power in 5 seconds and full power in 2 minutes.
Must meet FMVSS safety requirements and EPA Tier II emissions
standards.
Purchase price equivalent to today's family sedan.
Source: http://www.rqriley.com/ev-tech.html
Todays Market
Make/model MPG Cost
Honda Civic 48 $20,650
Honda Insight 57 $20,380
Honda Accord 37 $30,000
Toyota Prius 60 $20,295
Ford Escape SUV 36 $27,180
GMC Sierra truck 21 $37,400
Source: http://www.sfexaminer.com/article/index.cfm/i/112204n_autoshow
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