Title: Preliminary evaluation research of a powertrain system with electrically controlled planetary gear

Authors: A. Lechowicz; A. Augustynowicz

Addresses: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Vehicles, Opole University of Technology, Opole, 5 Mikołajczyka Street, 45-271, Poland ' Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Vehicles, Opole University of Technology, Opole, 5 Mikołajczyka Street, 45-271, Poland

Abstract: This paper presents a concept of a simple hybrid system intended for use in a light vehicle. The basic element of the proposed system is an electrically controlled planetary gear, which combines input from a combustion engine and an electric motor. The transmissions combine the power from two sources, a gasoline engine and an electric motor. The proposed hybrid solution is characterised by simple construction that allows its use in small vehicles. This solution can maximise the performance of the combustion engine.

Keywords: energy management; hybrid system; hybrid vehicle powertrain configurations.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2018.100095

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2018 Vol.78 No.1/2/3/4, pp.28 - 54

Accepted: 19 Feb 2019
Published online: 07 Jun 2019 *

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