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ORNL Researchers Modify Plug-in Hybrid Electric Traction Drive Power Electronics to Function as On-Board Charger; Mobile Power Generation and V2G Support as Well

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The approach for hybrids using multiple inverters and motors (left) and a single inverter and motor (right). The PHEV’s traction drive system is used to charge the battery, power the vehicle and enable its mobile energy source capabilities. —Dr. Gui-Jia Su, Senior R&D Staff Member, Lead Engineer of Power Electronics.

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