1st AUTOCOM Workshop on Preventive and Active Safety Systems for Road Vehicles Optimal Design of a Hybrid Electric Car with Solar Cells

ABSTRACT: A model for the optimal design of a solar hybrid vehicle is presented. The model can describe the effects of solar panels area and position, vehicle dimensions and propulsion system components on vehicle performance, weight, fuel savings and costs for different sites. It is shown that significant fuel savings can be achieved for intermittent use with limited average power, and that economic feasibility could be achieved in next future considering expected trends in costs and prices