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Modeling of a Serial Hybrid Powertrain for Busses in the City of Osijek, Croatia

Model development of a serial hybrid powertrain for the city bus to use in urban transport in Slavonia Plain is presented. Data analysis of the driving speed, fuel consumption and engine speed using energy flow method in driving cycles of observed busses provided basic design parameters to the powertrain concept of serial hybrid drive. Solution concept of the diesel engine power reduction due to the optimum operation and kinetic energy recovery system ensures the project sustainability and the return on investment in a relatively short period of time. Serial hybrid powertrain concepts in busses through energy efficiency ensure benefit in fuel economy, reduced noise and CO2 emission versus larger total investments costs.

Serial Hybrid Powertrain; Energy Flow; Driving Cycle; Energy Efficiency; Fuel Economy.

DOI: 10.1109/ENERGYCON.2014.6850627