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Advanced propulsion system concept for hybrid vehiclesA series hybrid system, utilizing a free piston Stirling engine with a linear alternator, and a parallel hybrid system, incorporating a kinematic Stirling engine, are analyzed for various specified reference missions/vehicles ranging from a small two passenger commuter vehicle to a van. Parametric studies for each configuration, detail tradeoff studies to determine engine, battery and system definition, short term energy storage evaluation, and detail life cycle cost studies were performed. Results indicate that the selection of a parallel Stirling engine/electric, hybrid propulsion system can significantly reduce petroleum consumption by 70 percent over present conventional vehicles.
Document ID
19810010409
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Bhate, S.
(Mechanical Technology, Inc. Latham, NY, United States)
Chen, H.
(Mechanical Technology, Inc. Latham, NY, United States)
Dochat, G.
(Mechanical Technology, Inc. Latham, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1980
Subject Category
Urban Technology And Transportation
Report/Patent Number
MTI-80TR25
DOE/NASA/0092-80/1
NASA-CR-159772
Accession Number
81N18935
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DEN3-92
CONTRACT_GRANT: EC-77-A-31-1044
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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