Title: Power management policies and control of hybrid electric vehicle

Authors: Gorantla Srinivasa Rao, G.K. Rao, G.R.K. Murthy, Y. Obulesh

Addresses: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vignan's Engineering College, Vadlamudi-522213, Andhra Pradesh (state), India. ' Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vignan's Engineering College, Vadlamudi-522213, Andhra Pradesh (state), India. ' Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vignan's Engineering College, Vadlamudi-522213, Andhra Pradesh (state), India. ' Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Bhimavaram-534202, Andhra Pradesh (state), India

Abstract: With increasing concern over the environment and ever-stringent emission regulations, the use of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is being investigated as an alternative form of transportation. A hybrid vehicle combines the advantages of an electric drive and an internal combustion engine. This paper proposes the necessary hardware and software needed for an effective control of the electrical part of the hybrid vehicle. The controlling functions include stop, start, forward, reverse and speed control. The source of power for the drive can be solar cell or a fuel cell.

Keywords: hybrid electric vehicles; HEV; vehicle electronic control circuit; renewable energy sources; system control; power management; solar cells; fuel cells.

DOI: 10.1504/IJRET.2009.024733

International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, 2009 Vol.1 No.1, pp.101 - 113

Received: 26 Apr 2008
Accepted: 08 Jan 2009

Published online: 28 Apr 2009 *

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