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Standalone mild hybrid system development and application for non-hybrid vehicles
Description
While the implementation of both mild hybrid and start-stop technology is widespread as a factory option in newer vehicles, the adaptation of hybrid technology to older or unequipped vehicles has not been fully realized. As such, a straight forward hybrid conversion system that is easily adapted to different vehicles regardless of drivetrain configuration, has been developed and applied to a test vehicle for less than $2,000. System performance was recorded both before and after hybridization using real world drive cycle tracking charts. The vehicle established a fuel economy baseline of 22.93 mpg, and achieved 26.58 mpg after the conversion. This corresponds to a 15.92% increase in fuel economy. Accounting for initial system costs and annual fuel saving, this corresponds to a 6-year payback period. Based on these results, it can be concluded that an inexpensive aftermarket hybrid system is both feasible and effective at improving fuel economy.
Date Created
2012
Contributors
- Beeney, Tyler (Author)
- Rogers, Bradley (Thesis advisor)
- Madakannan, Arunachalanadar (Committee member)
- Henderson, Mark (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
Topical Subject
Resource Type
Extent
ix, 39 p. : ill. (some col.)
Language
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
Primary Member of
Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.14774
Statement of Responsibility
by Tyler Beeney
Description Source
Viewed on Oct. 19, 2012
Level of coding
full
Note
Partial requirement for: M.S., Arizona State University, 2012
Note type
thesis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 38-39)
Note type
bibliography
Field of study: Engineering
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- 2012-08-24 06:22:17
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- 2021-08-30 01:47:22
- 2 years 7 months ago
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