19th International Conference "Engine & Environment"
Micro-Hybrid Technology – Maximum Customer Benefit at Minimal Cost?
Authors
Daniel Kok, Don Kees, Ford Dunton Technical Centre; Peter Schmitz, Rainer Busch, Ulrich Kramer, Ford Research Centre Aachen
Year
2007
Summary
Customer demands combined with legal requirements will drive the introduction of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) technologies. In Europe, the Micro-Hybrid technology, defined as engine stop/start and regenerative charging, provides an attractive opportunity with respect to system cost versus CO2 emission benefits. The paper discusses the main functions of a Micro-Hybrid Electric Vehicle, its place within the family of hybrid technologies and the requirements a good microhybrid vehicle must meet. Special attention is given to the Assisted Direct Start technology for spark ignition engines, reducing the performance requirements of the cranking device.
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