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Showing 1 to 20 of 148 for “"powertrain"”.
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Modeling users' powertrain preferences
Our goal is to construct a system that can determine a drivers preferences and goals and perform appropriate actions to aid the driver achieving his goals and improve the quality of his road behavior. Because the recommendation problem could be achieved effectively once we know the driver's …
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Simplified electric vehicle powertrain modelling
… has driven the requirement for simplified powertrain models. In this thesis, a simplified electric vehicle powertrain (SEVP) model, which calculates energy consumption for a battery electric vehicle (BEV) based on the minimum number of published vehicle parameters, is presented. The SEVP …
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Powertrain ibride da competizione: progetto e dimensionamento
… all’interno di questo documento. Installare una powertrain ibrida a bordo di una vettura da competizione comporta infatti competenze nel campo dell’elettronica e del progetto di controlli, competenze di dinamica del veicolo, di progettazione meccanica e di costruzione dei veicoli terrestri. …
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Design of a Formula SAE electric powertrain
The design requirements for the new electric powertrain were the ability to deliver the peak power of 80kw allowed by rules and meet the mass goal of 23kg. Rear wheel independence needed to be maintained either through a multi-motor design or a differential, but with vehicle performance in mind. …
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Nonlinear control methods for automotive powertrain systems
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1988.
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Evaluation wastewater treatment technologies at Ford Powertrain
In preparation for an upcoming EPA proposal regarding Free Oil & Grease (FOG) and metal ion content in wastewater effluent, a study was performed for Ford Motor Company that assesses various seconctary wastewater treatment technologies. The three water purification technologies, membrane …
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Advanced Powertrain Design Using Model-Based Design
The use of alternative fuels and advanced powertrain technologies has been increasing over the past few years as vehicle emissions and fuel economy have become prominent in both manufacturer needs and consumer demands. With more hybrids emerging from all automotive manufacturers, the use of …
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Development of a Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Test Laboratory
<p>During the last two years, <a href="http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.libproxy.db.erau.edu/pqdtglobal/docview/1571829159/abstract/A34E75CABF574DC1PQ/2?accountid=27203#">Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University</a> has installed and tested a fully functional eddy-current chassis dynamometer testing …
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Analysis and design of a Formula SAE powertrain
… The conclusion of this analysis will drive the powertrain decisions for our Model Year 2017 (MY 17) and other future cars. Very little data relating to our cars currently exists, but is vital to proper design; therefore, that is the first step of this thesis. After current performance has been …
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Powertrain technology and cost assessment of battery electric vehicles
This thesis takes EV from the late 90’s as a baseline, assess the capability of today’s EV technology, and establishes its near-term and long-term prospects. Simulations are performed to evaluate EVs with different combinations of new electric machines and battery chemistries. Cost assessment is …
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Benchmarking, Characterization and Tuning of Shell EcoMarathon Prototype Powertrain
… fields to ensure that the vehicle and powertrain system work in parallel to achieve similar goals.</p> <p>The goal for Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo’s EcoMarathon vehicle for the 2015 competition is to analyze the unique operating mode that the powertrain undergoes during competition and …
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Vehicle powertrain model to predict energy consumption for ecorouting purposes
… regulations and consumer demand. In addition to powertrain design, route selection contributes to vehicle environmental impact. The objective of this thesis is to develop a methodology for evaluating the energy consumption of each route option for a specific vehicle. A 'backwards' energy tracking …
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Modular modeling and control of a hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle’s powertrain
… validated on a novel hybrid electric UAV powertrain testbed. The controllers are evaluated on three core figures of merit: performance, reliability, and efficiency. Both simulation and experimental results show that the advanced controllers outperform the baseline in all figures of merit …
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Performance Simulation and Powertrain Selection for an Electric Drift Trike Vehicle
… for the drive wheels is measured to inform powertrain design decisions. Acceleration profiles of the trike are simulated to select a motor and chain drive ratio for the vehicle. A motor controller and battery system are selected to match the requirements of the drive motor. System …
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Electric vehicle powertrain design with battery swapping and vehicle to grid implementation.
… design and development of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains through modeling, simulation and validation on a real-world systems, with detailed analysis of results. A system for swapping, storing and managing EV batteries, including a Deep Neural Network (DNN) based state of health estimation …
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Design of a rear powertrain and suspension system for an electric vehicle
This is the summary of the design process of the drivetrain and suspension systems made for the purpose of converting a 1972 Opel GT to electric power. The goals of this study were to optimize the suspension for ride handling as well as integrate the suspension and power systems into a single …
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Electrifying Boost: Design & Optimization of a Hybrid Powertrain for the Rush SR
This thesis details the integration of a hybrid powertrain into the Rush SR, a compact, gasolinepowered race car, focusing on the incorporation of the ME1616 electric motor into the vehicle's drivetrain. The project aimed to develop a bolt-on hybrid kit that owners can independently purchase and …
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Willans Line Modeling for Powertrain Analysis and Energy Consumption of Electric Vehicles
… electric vehicle energy consumption and powertrain efficiency. First, a backwards physics-based model is applied to determine tractive effort at the wheel to meet US certification drive cycle demand. Second, the Willans line approximation then augments the tractive effort model and …
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Application of Functional Safety Standards to the Electrification of a Vehicle Powertrain
With the introduction of electronic control units to automotive vehicles, system complexity has increased. With this change in complexity, new standards have been created to ensure safety at the system level for these vehicles. Furthermore, vehicles have become increasingly complex with the push …
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