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Energy improvement and performance evaluation of a novel full hybrid electric motorcycle with power split e-CVT

  • Cheng Ta Chung*
  • , Yi Hsuan Hung
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The power split electronic-continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) has been globally accepted as a main architecture for developing a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). In this paper, a novel full hybrid electric motorcycle with power split e-CVT is proposed. It consists of an engine, a reversible generator, a reversible driving motor, a set of the planetary gear, two one-way clutches, and transmission components arranged for a planetary gearset and dual one-way clutch transmission (PDOC). Three operation modes were properly switched for optimal output dynamics: EV-mode, engine-driven mode, and power split e-CVT mode. Performance simulation compared with that of a baseline system using the conventional rubber-belt CVT is conducted to evaluate its feasibility and potential. The results present superior driving performance and fuel economy for the proposed motorcycle (maximum 32% fuel economy improvement) and thus offer a favorable support for further development.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)216-225
Number of pages10
JournalEnergy Conversion and Management
Volume86
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Oct

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Electronic-continuously variable transmission (e-CVT)
  • Fuel economy
  • Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)
  • Power split

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Fuel Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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