Essays about: "Vehicle Propulsion Systems"

Showing result 16 - 18 of 18 essays containing the words Vehicle Propulsion Systems.

1. 16. Electric Road Systems for Trucks

   University essay from KTH/Energisystemanalys

   Author : Erica Edfeldt; Sanna Andersson; [2013]
   Keywords : Electric Roads Road Systems Truck Trucks Sustainablility ERS ERSs; Elväg Elvägar Elvägssystem Lastbilar Hållbarhet Hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : An increased use of electricity in vehicles is considered an alternative to decrease the usage of fossil fuels. For private cars, plug-in electric vehicles using batteries are continuously being improved. However, the battery technology of today is not sufficient for trucks if they are to use only electricity. READ MORE

3. 17. Wheel Corner Modules : Technology and Concept Analysis

   University essay from KTH/Farkost och flyg

   Author : Johan Hag; [2011]
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   Abstract : The wheel corner module represents a new technology for controlling the motion of avehicle. It is based on a modular design around the geometric boundaries of a conventionalwheel. The typical WCM consists of a wheel containing an electrical in-wheel propulsion motor, a friction brake, a steering system and a suspension system. READ MORE

4. 18. Modelling of Components for Conventional Car and Hybrid Electric Vehicle in Modelica

   University essay from Institutionen för systemteknik

   Author : Johanna Wallén; [2004]
   Keywords : Technology; Modelling; Modelica; reference car; hybrid electric vehicle; series HEV; parallel HEV; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : Hybrid electric vehicles have two power sources - an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. These vehicles are of great interest because they contribute to a decreasing fuel consumption and air pollution and still maintain the performance of a conventional car. READ MORE