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Document Number | 9917 |
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Primary Title | Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fleet and Baseline Performance Testing |
Author Name | Francfort, J.; Karner, D.; Harkins, R.; Tardiolo, J. |
Author Affiliation | Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Electric Transportation Applications, Phoenix, Arizona; Electric Transportation Applications, Phoenix, Arizona; Exponent Failure Analysis Associates, Menlo Park, California |
Conference Date | 04/03/2006 |
Conference Name | SAE 2006 World Congress, Detroit, Michigan |
Published Date | 04/03/2006 |
Detailed Publish Date | April 3, 2006 |
Page Count | 15 |
Document Type | REPORT |
Publisher Name | Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, Pennsylvania |
Abstract | The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA) conducts baseline performance and fleet testing of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). To date, the AVTA has completed baseline performance testing on 7 HEV models and accumulated 1.4 million fleet testing miles on 26 HEVs. Tested models include: Toyota Gen I and Gen II Prius, and Highlander; Honda Insight, Civic and Accord; Chevrolet Silverado; Ford Escape; and Lexus RX 400h. The baseline performance testing includes dynamometer and closed track testing to document the HEV's fuel economy and performance in a controlled environment. During fleet testing, two of each HEV model were driven to 160,000 miles per vehicle. At the conclusion of the 160,000 miles of fleet testing, fuel economy tests were rerun and each HEV battery pack was tested. The paper discusses the testing methods and results. |
Report Number | 2006-01-1267 |
Note | Paper is available for purchase from SAE. |
Copyright Status | Y - Copyrighted--no reprint permission, |
Document Owner | H |
