Event Title
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Analysis
Location
CSU 202
Start Date
23-4-2007 3:00 PM
End Date
23-4-2007 5:00 PM
Mentor's Name
Bruce Jones
Mentor's Department
Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
The project involves the modification of a 2006 Toyota Prius into a "Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle." Included in this presentation are the type of battery pack chosen, charger created, methods used, costs, plans to keep drivability, modification results affecting performance, emission control, and fuel efficiency. The team utilized the time spent on the project by creating a clean, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing vehicle that gets great fuel economy. The vehicle was tested for emissions, fuel economy, and performance, including drivability. The results were then analyzed for advantages and disadvantages of a production vehicle.
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Analysis
CSU 202
The project involves the modification of a 2006 Toyota Prius into a "Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle." Included in this presentation are the type of battery pack chosen, charger created, methods used, costs, plans to keep drivability, modification results affecting performance, emission control, and fuel efficiency. The team utilized the time spent on the project by creating a clean, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing vehicle that gets great fuel economy. The vehicle was tested for emissions, fuel economy, and performance, including drivability. The results were then analyzed for advantages and disadvantages of a production vehicle.
Recommended Citation
Bahn, Christopher; Eric Esselman; Nate Starkson; and Jacob Wilson. "Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Analysis." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 23, 2007.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2007/oral-session-08/2
