Introduction to Hybrid Systems

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Introduction to Hybrid Systems
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Objectives

• To explain basic hybrid operation
• To present current advances in hybrid technology

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Early Hybrid Models
Honda Insight
Toyota Prius
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Hybrid Terms

• HV Battery High Voltage Battery (201 volts)
• Inverter Converts low voltage (201 volts) into
  high voltage (500 volts) for the motor/generator
• Motor/Generator (MG) Turns drive wheels or
  assists with HV Battery recharging
• Regenerative Braking Partial HV battery
  recharging from motor/generator under normal
  braking conditions

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Hybrid Components
MG-R (4WD Only)
Gasoline Engine
HV Battery
Inverter
Motor/Generator
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Hybrid Parts
HV Battery
Inverter
Hybrid Drivetrain
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Toyota Hybrids
Prius
Highlander
2007 Camry
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Lexus Hybrids
RX 400h
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Honda Hybrids
Insight
Civic
Accord
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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
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2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
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2006 Nissan Altima Hybrid
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
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2007 Saturn VUE Greenline
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More Hybrids to Come

• BMW
• DaimlerChrysler
• Ford
• General Motors
• Honda
• Hyundai
• Lexus
• Nissan
• Toyota
• Volkswagen

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Hybrid Resources

• http//automobiles.honda.com
• http//john1701a.com
• http//www.greenhybrid.com
• http//www.hybridcars.com
• http//www.lexus.com/models/hybrid/
• http//www.toyota.com

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• This presentation is available at
• http//www.tcc.edu/faculty/webpages/Brubin/hybrid.
  htm