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1. 1. Minimising Fuel Consumption of a Series Hybrid Electric Railway Vehicle Using Model Predictive Control

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Reglerteknik

   Author : Niklas Sundholm; [2017]
   Keywords : Railway; Vehicle; Model; Predictive; Control;

   Abstract : With the increasing demands on making railway systems more environmentally friendly, diesel railcars have been replaced by hybrid electric railway vehicles. A hybrid system holds a number of advantages as it has the possibility of recuperating energy and allows the internal combustion engine (ICE) to be run at optimal efficiency. READ MORE

3. 2. Camber effect study on combined tire forces

   University essay from KTH/Fordonsdynamik

   Author : Shiruo Li; [2013]
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   Abstract : Considering the more and more concerned climate change issues to which the greenhouse gas emission may contribute the most, as well as the diminishing fossil fuel resource, the automotive industry is paying more and more attention to vehicle concepts with full electric or partly electric propulsion systems. Limited by the current battery technology, most electrified vehicles on the roads today are hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). READ MORE

4. 3. Hybrid Electric & Hydraulic Drivers

   University essay from Fluida och mekatroniska system

   Author : Mohammadreza Sadeghi; Ali Mohammed Fahimi Rezaii; [2010]
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   Abstract : The environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption has been a significant issue over the last decade. Mainly because of public awareness, increased fuel cost and stricter legislation. Today’s technological improvements have reduced fuel consumption and also emission of vehicles considerably. READ MORE