Auxiliary power units for range extended electric vehicles

N. Powell; M. Little; J. Reeve; J. Baxter; S. Robinson; A. Herbert; A. Mason; P. Strange; D. Charters; Stephen F. Benjamin; Svetlana Aleksandrova

doi:10.1533/9780857094575.6.225

Auxiliary power units for range extended electric vehicles

N. Powell
, M. Little
, J. Reeve
, J. Baxter
, S. Robinson
, A. Herbert
, A. Mason
, P. Strange
, D. Charters
, Stephen F. Benjamin
, Svetlana Aleksandrova

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Abstract

This paper describes research carried out into auxiliary power units (APU) for range extended electric vehicles (RE-EV), as part of the Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project (LCVTP). APU requirements are specified and compared to the attributes of a variety of prime power sources. It is concluded that for many applications adaption of a volume production 4-stroke gasoline engine will be the most suitable choice for a RE-EV, until production volumes make a bespoke engine viable. The paper explores potential engine modifications and generator integration. The development of a 55kW APU, using a volume production two cylinder engine and a close coupled design permanent magnet generator are described including its installation into a technology validator vehicle.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sustainable Vehicle Technologies: Driving the green agenda
Place of Publication	Cambridge
Publisher	Woodhead Publishing
Pages	225-235
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Print)	9780857094568, 9780857094575
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857094575.6.225
Publication status	Published - 2 Apr 2012

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Paper presented at the IMechE Sustainable Vehicle Technologies (SVT) conference, held 14-15 November 2012, Warwickshire.

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electric vehicles
sustainable vehicles
automotive

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Auxiliary power units for range extended electric vehicles

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