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Hybrid Electric Vehicles Publications

Here you'll find NREL publications, as well as papers authored by NREL researchers, about the analysis of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) systems, including:

Energy Storage Simulation

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Energy Storage System Design

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, Baltimore, Maryland
Authors: Markel, T.; Simpson, A.
Publication Date: May 2006

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Energy Storage System Design

Publication Type: Presentation
Conference: Advanced Automotive Battery Conference
Author: Markel, T.; Simpson, A.
Publication Date: May 2006

Energy Storage Systems Considerations for Grid-Charged Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Future Transportation Technology/ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Vehicle Power and Propulsion Joint Conference, Chicago, Illinois
Authors: Markel, T.; Simpson, A.
Publication Date: September 2005

Energy Storage System Considerations for Grid-Charged Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Presentation
Conference: IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference
Author: Markel, T.; SImpson, A.
Publication Date: September 2005

Battery Usage and Thermal Performance of the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight for Various Chassis Dynamometer Test Procedures

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: 17th Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances, Long Beach, California
Authors: Kelly, K.J.; Mihalic, M.; Zolot, M.
Publication Date: November 2001

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Fuels and Fuel Economy

Final Report on the Fuel Saving Effectiveness of Various Driver Feedback Approaches

Publication Type: Technical paper
Authors: Gonder, J.; Earleywine, M.; and Sparks, W.
Publication Date: March 2011

Deriving In-Use PHEV Fuel Economy Predictions from Standardized Test Cycle Results

Publication Type: Conference paper
Authors: Gonder, J.; Brooker, A.; Carlson, R.; and Smart, J.
Publication Date: August 2009

Fuel Savings from Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Technical report
Authors: Bennion, K., and Thornton, M.
Publication Date: March 2009

Route-Based Control of Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: SAE 2008 World Congress, Detroit, Michigan
Author: Gonder, J.
Publication Date: January 2008

Measuring and Reporting Fuel Economy of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: World Electric Vehicle Association
Authors: Gonder, J.; Simpson, A.
NREL Publication Date: May 2007

Cold-Start and Warm-Up Driveability Performance of Hybrid Electric Vehicles Using Oxygenated Fuels

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Powertrain and Fluid Systems, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Authors: Thornton, M.; Jorgensen, S.; Evans, B.; Wright, K.
Publication Date: October 2003

An Analysis of Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems for Transit Buses

Publication Type: Milestone report
Authors: O'Keefe, M.P.; Vertin, K.
Publication Date: October 2002

Analysis of the Fuel Economy Benefit of Drivetrain Hybridization

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: 1997 Society of Automotive Engineers International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan
Authors: Cuddy, M.; Wipke, K.
Publication Date: January 1997

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Optimization

Optimization Techniques for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Analysis Using ADVISOR

Publication Type: Conference paper
Available from: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME Reference #IMECE2001/DE-23267)
Conference: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, New York, New York
Authors: Wipke, K.; Markel, T.
Publication Date: November 2001

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Parallel Hybrids

Energy Storage Systems Considerations for Grid-Charged Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Future Transportation Technology/ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Vehicle Power and Propulsion Joint Conference, Chicago, Illinois
Authors: Markel, T.; Simpson, A.
Publication Date: September 2005

Development of Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network Control and Advanced Emissions Modeling for Parallel Hybrid Vehicles

Publication Type: Subcontractor report
Authors: Rajagopalan, A.; Washington, G.; Rizzoni, G.; Guezennec, Y.
Publication Date: December 2003

Test Results and Modeling of the Honda Insight Using ADVISOR

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Future Transportation Technology Conference, Costa Mesa, California
Authors: Kelly, K.; Zolot, M.; Glinsky, G; Hieronymus, A.
Publication Date: August 2001

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Plug-In Hybrids

Drive Cycle Analysis, Measurement of Emissions and Fuel Consumption of a PHEV School Bus: Preprint

Publication Type: Conference paper preprint
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers 2011 World Congress
Authors: Barnitt, R.; Gonder, J.
Publication Date: April 2011

Analysis of Off-Board Powered Thermal Preconditioning in Electric Drive Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper preprint
Conference: 25th World Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium
Authors: Barnitt, R.; Brooker, A.; Ramroth, L.; Rugh, J.; Smith, K.
Publication Date: December 2010

Model-Based Analysis of Electric Drive Options for Medium-Duty Parcel Delivery Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper preprint
Conference: 25th World Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium
Authors: Barnitt, R.; Brooker, A.; Ramroth, L.
Publication Date: December 2010

Communication and Control of Electric Vehicles Supporting Renewables

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Systems Conference, Dearborn, MI, September 7-10, 2009
Authors: Markel, T.; Kuss, M.; Denholm, P.
NREL Publication Date: August 2009

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology

Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: World Electric Vehicle Association
Authors: Markel, T.; Simpson, A.
NREL Publication Date: May 2007

Measuring and Reporting Fuel Economy of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: World Electric Vehicle Association
Authors: Gonder, J.; Simpson, A.
NREL Publication Date: May 2007

Energy Management Strategies for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: 2007 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress, Detroit, Michigan, April 16-19, 2007
Authors: Gonder, J.; Markel, T.

Using GPS Travel Data to Assess the Real World Driving Energy Use of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting, January 21-25, 2007
Authors: Gonder, J.; Markel, T.; Simpson, A.; Thornton, M.
Publication Date: May 2007

Platform Engineering Applied to Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: 2007 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress, Detroit, Michigan, April 16-19, 2007
Author: Markel, T.

Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Analysis

Publication Type: Milestone report
Authors: Markel, T.; Brooker, A.; Gonder, J.; O'Keefe, M.; Simpson, A.; Thornton, M.
Publication Date: November 2006

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: 22nd International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS-22), Yokohama, Japan, October 23-28, 2006
Authors: Simpson, A.

Dynamic Programming Applied to Investigate Energy Management Strategies for a Plug-In HEV

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: 22nd International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS-22), Yokohama, Japan, October 23-28, 2006
Authors: O'Keefe, M.P.; Markel, T.

Measuring and Reporting Fuel Economy of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: 22nd International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS-22), Yokohama, Japan, October 23-28, 2006
Authors: Gonder, J.; Simpson, A.

Plug-In HEV Vehicle Design Options and Expectations

Publication Type: Presentation
Conference: ZEV Technology Symposium, California Air Resources Board
Author: Markel, T.
Publication Date: September 2006

Plug-in Hybrid Modeling and Application: Cost/Benefit Analysis

Publication Type: Presentation
Conference: Third AVL Conference on Automotive Simulation Technology Modeling of Advanced Powertrain Systems, Dearborn, Michigan
Author: Simpson, A.
Publication Date: August 2006

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Energy Storage System Design

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, Baltimore, Maryland
Authors: Markel, T.; Simpson, A.
Publication Date: May 2006

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Presentation
Conference: Clean Cities Congress and Expo
Author: Markel, T.
Publication Date: May 2006

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Energy Storage System Design

Publication Type: Presentation
Conference: Advanced Automotive Battery Conference
Author: Markel, T.; SImpson, A.
Publication Date: May 2006

Energy Storage Systems Considerations for Grid-Charged Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Future Transportation Technology/ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Vehicle Power and Propulsion Joint Conference, Chicago, Illinois
Authors: Markel, T.; Simpson, A.
Publication Date: September 2005

Modeling Grid-Connected Hybrid Electric Vehicles Using ADVISOR

Conference Paper Posted with Permission from IEEE
Conference: Annual Battery Conference on Applications and Advances, Long Beach, California
Authors: Markel, T.; Wipke, K.
Publication Date: January 2001

Energy Storage System Considerations for Grid-Charged Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Publication Type: Presentation
Conference: IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference
Author: Markel, T.; SImpson, A.
Publication Date: September 2005

Modeling Grid-Connected Hybrid Electric Vehicles Using ADVISOR

Publication Type: Presentation
Conference: Annual Battery Conference, Long Beach, California
Author: Markel, T.; Wipke, K.
Publication Date: January 2001

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Series Hybrids

Full Vehicle Simulation for Series Hybrid Vehicles

Publication Type: Conference paper
Available from: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE Paper No. 2003-01-2301)
Conference: Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exhibition, Costa Mesa, California
Authors: MacBain, J.; Conover, J.; Brooker, A.D.
Publication Date: June 2003

An Analysis of Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems for Transit Buses

Publication Type: Milestone report
Authors: O'Keefe, M.P.; Vertin, K.
Publication Date: October 2002

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Vehicle Component Benchmarking

Benchmarking OEM Hybrid Electric Vehicles at NREL

Publication Type: Milestone report
Authors: Kelly, K.J.; Rajagopalan, A.
Publication Date: September 2001

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