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A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) project, funded by GM, found that an ultracapacitor-based energy storage system (ESS) in a Saturn VUE BAS (belt alternator starter) mild hybrid performed at least as well or better than the NiMH battery system in the production hybrid. Pesaran, A.; Lustbader, J.; Tataria, H.
Toyota Motor Corporation will continue to use NimH packs for most of its hybrid vehicles after three years of testing Priuses fitted with Li-ion packs. Toyota last month ended road tests of 126 Priuses in the US, Japan and Europe that began in 2006, company spokeswoman Jana Hartline said in an interview.
Panasonic Corporation has developed a NiMH-based 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop systems in vehicles. The system is also designed to supply power to the drive assist motor, improving fuel economy. Concept of the 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop. Click to enlarge.
The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid used a 100V NiMH pack.)
On a drive cycle representing routes with frequent stops and accelerations, the gHEV trucks exhibited a 20% improvement in fuel economy. On drive cycles representing routes with fewer stops and accelerations, the gHEV trucks demonstrated similar fuel economy to the diesels. Influence of route kinetic intensity on fuel economy.
The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03 Click to enlarge.
Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime. Ah NimH battery pack.
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Unlike traditional [power-split] hybrids that trade off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, the Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, while still delivering about a 40 percent improvement in city fuel economy compared to a Sonata equipped with the Theta II GDI engine. The Sonata Hybrid.
For the report, eight Roskill nickel market, lithium-ion battery supply-chain and automotive sector experts analyzed the European Union’s i) ability to source and captively provide its own nickel units internally; and ii) strategic approach to establishing a nickel circular economy for EV batteries.
Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7 The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6 Click to enlarge.
Atkinson to improve fuel economy. The 2012 Fusion Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 41 mpg city, 36 mpg highway; Ford expects the upcoming 2013 Fusion Hybrid to offer about 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. All of that contributes to the overall fuel economy improvement, Gray noted. Atkinson to a 2.0L kW/kg vs. 0.47
liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine, evolved and matured from the third-generation Prius, together with a class-first full hybrid system (THS II with reduction gear) achieves fuel economy of 23.8 The NiMH hybrid battery is located below the front seat, creating a comfortable riding space and large cargo space. km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2
liter V6 gasoline engine, optimized via the Atkinson cycle, and the two-mode hybrid system to produce 46% better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. kWh 288-volt NiMH pack that’s enclosed under the rear cargo floor. The new Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter EPA rating is 21 mpg city, 24 mpg highway.
This engineering solution targets the independent powering of the air-conditioning unit for improved full hybrid powertrain fuel economy. The smaller Prius v introduced in January at the Detroit show features a NiMH pack.). Solar panels have been applied to the entire roof surface of the Yaris HSD concept.
The hybrid bus is fitted with two 80 kW, 260 N·m permanent magnet electric motors powered by NiMH batteries and two 90 kW PEM fuel cell stacks , and is fueled with hydrogen gas stored in tanks at 35 MPa (350 bar). Maximum speed is 80 km/h (50 mph).
liter, 98 hp (73 kW) engine, 60 kW traction motor, and NiMH battery pack, the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in around 10 seconds, while returning what Toyota calls class-leading combined cycle fuel economy and sub-100g/km CO 2 emissions. Equipped with a 1.8-liter,
Ford had earlier developed a NiMH battery model for use in KLTs, as detailed in a 2010 paper by a Ford team (Yang et al. The Key Life Test (KLT) takes about 10 months to complete. published in the International Journal of Energy Research.
While there are no 48 V models in production today, these are the next phase of an incremental multi-generational product plan for cost-effective improvement in vehicle fuel economy. There is not a clear winning 48 V power system architecture and associated components.
Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.
The 10 kW electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that recharges the 100V IMA NiMH battery pack. Preliminary fuel economy estimates are anticipated to result in an EPA rating of 36 city/38 highway miles per gallon on CVT-equipped models. seconds).
The hybrid models are equipped with a NiMH battery pack. The Hybrid Adaptive Control System continuously communicates with the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to evaluate driving and road conditions to optimize the truck’s fuel economy and performance.
Regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the still-turning wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery pack. In EV mode, the RAV4 Hybrid, under certain conditions, will run solely on the electric motor for up to 0.6
Pike suggests that North America will experience a rebound in a few years, as the economy stabilizes along with public transit funding levels. Fundamentally, all of these buses require either government emissions or fuel economy policy. China and Japan will also see development and deployment. grants to offset the price premium.
NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system. Under Japan’s 10-15 cycle, the Fit Hybrid has fuel economy of 30 km/liter (70.6 The powertrain consists of a 1.3-liter liter aluminum alloy i-VTEC engine and CVT, with the fifth generation of Honda’s IMA hybrid system.
We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48-volt mild hybrid systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. In addition, a starter alternator motor is used to supplement the internal combustion engine with some level of power assist during acceleration.
PEVE provides the NiMH packs for current Toyota hybrids. Through economies of scale, Toyota hopes to sell its new plug-in hybrids at a price comparable to Mitsubishi Motors Corp.’s The plug-ins will use Li-ion batteries produced by Toyota’s joint venture with Panasonic Corp., Panasonic EV Energy Co. million yen [about US$47,700].
When drivers adopt an anticipatory style of driving, this has a direct and positive impact on fuel economy. Regenerative Braking : During braking, the E-Motor recovers kinetic energy, which is then stored in the high-voltage NiMH battery pack.
The new Prius v, with “v” expressing the vehicle’s versatility, shares the current generation Prius’ platform and Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, including the NiMH battery pack. Emission rating: SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 3. A new vehicle designed from the ground up, Prius v has a shape that evolved from Prius rather than being an elongated version.
Optional low-rolling-resistance tires developed especially for the Panamera help this hybrid performance sedan deliver its NEDC fuel economy figure. Official US EPA fuel economy estimates will be available closer to the car’s on-sale date. With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1
The new Fusion Hybrid features all-new lithium-ion batteries that save weight and generate more power than previous NiMH batteries, while raising maximum speed under electric-only power from 47 mph to 62 mph (from 76 to 100 km/h). This powertrain is anticipated to deliver best-in-class fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0L/100km)
The expansion of this agreement will see SNAM collect Lithium-ion and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries from across Honda’s dealer network and Authorized Treatment Facilities (ATF) in 22 countries, before analyzing how suitable they are for recycling and processing them accordingly.
NiMH battery pack, Power Control Unit (PCU), motor Electric Control Unit (ECU), and cooling system. In the US, the Insight carries an EPA city/highway/combined fuel-economy rating of 40/43/41 miles per gallon US.
Asked why not Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the Volt, at least to start, he says "NiMH just doesn't do it." Interestingly, Lutz says GM is being approached by NiMH manufacturers to use this proven battery chemistry in the Volt. And if Lithium proves problematic, he says GM will again consider NiMH. But hold on.
However, research suggests that most consumers have little experience or understanding of electric drive, and have difficulty quantifying their valuation of fuel economy. They note that other requirements may make NiMH unsuitable for PHEV applications. Axsen et al. the PHEV design with the lowest battery power and energy requirements.
Compared to the previous-generation Avalon, this 2013 powertrain combination offers improved fuel economy, performance, superior shift feel and response, with upgraded drivability and quietness, according to Toyota. volt NiMH battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle. L/100km, respectively).
The system combines a 100 kW AC induction traction motor, power electronics and 288 V NiMH battery pack with the conventional 5.4-liter The Balance hybrid can deliver up to a 40% increase in fuel economy, 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and 30% reduction in maintenance costs. A Collins bus. Click to enlarge.
The NiMH battery pack is located under the rear cargo area within the wheelbase for optimized balance. The Eco mode adjusts air conditioning settings and the throttle for the best possible fuel economy. The engine-driven generator can charge the battery pack or provide additional power to the drive motor as needed.
Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. —Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will feature improved batteries with higher energy density.
seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Together, these technologies minimize situations when fuel enrichment is necessary to protect the catalytic converter from overheating damage, thereby improving fuel economy and lowering emissions. The new CT 200h utilizes a full series/parallel powertrain architecture.
As a result, government incentives and emissions or fuel economy regulations will continue to play a very important role in promoting hybrids and plug-in trucks. The market intelligence firm expects that the use of nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries will peak in 2016, as vehicle manufacturers move their remaining systems toward Li-ion.
The fuel cell hybrid bus uses a NiMH battery. The new fuel cell bus is equipped with eight 480-liter high-pressure hydrogen tanks as well as two 114 kW fuel cell stacks and two 110 kW, 335 N·m motors to provide increased output.
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