MotivationPoliticalReduce dependence on foreign energy sourcesProvides more jobs to US citizensEnvironmentalReduce greenhouse gas emissions Minimize toxic vehicle emissionsEconomicProvide an alternative to high priced energy sourcesMove consumer spending to domestic market ![]() Series vs Parallel Engine ConfigurationsParallel hybrids use internal combustion engine when additional power is neededSeries hybrid uses internal combustion engine when additional energy is neededSeries Hybrids overcome inefficient transient engine loading & starting and stopping modes.Electric motor is efficient over a much wider range of loads and speeds than an internal combustion engine The battery powers an electric motor to drive the wheelsPlug-In hybrids use much larger batteries to extend the all-electric (battery only) range of the car minimizing the uses of the IC engine ![]() ![]() Parallel Hybrid ConfigurationsA parallel hybrid draws power from a large IC engine and a small battery driven electric motor A series hybrid draws power from a small IC engine to drive a generator which charges a battery. Other Group Members: Aaron Jagoda, Nate Dahlquist, Peter von Arx, Yeng Vue, Bounmee Yang, Jeff Campbell Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle GroupUniversity of MinnesotaME 4054: Senior Design
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