Hybrid FSAE Vehicle Realization

013432002010Final Report: 9/1/09 - 11/30/10PDFTech ReportN10-08, KLK757DTRT07-G-0056 (Grant)Electric batteriesHybrid vehiclesMotorsPower trainsEnergy management systemsplanetary driveelectric motorResearch HubUnited StatesNational Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology (U.S.)Odom, Edwin M.Beyerlein, StevenLaw, JoeNational Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology (U.S.)University of IdahoUnited States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Special Programs AdministrationUniversity Transportation Centers Program (U.S.)US Transportation CollectionThe goal of this multi-year project is to create a fully functional University of Idaho entry in the hybrid FSAE competition. Vehicle integration is underway as part of a variety of 2010-11 senior design projects. This leverages a variety of analytical and empirical studies undertaken in FY 2010 that demonstrate feasibility of the electromechanical powertrain, the energy management system, and the chassis layout. This project has engaged a broad population of graduate and undergraduate students in implementing sustainable transportation technology as well as creation of knowledge management systems that will benefit current and future competition teams. Approximately 1/3 of the allowed 20 MJ for the 22 mile endurance event will be supplied in the initial charge state of the battery pack. The remaining 2/3 is stored in the vehicle\u201fs gas tank. Accomplishments to date include a road load energy model, performance testing of the electric motor/controller, solid modeling of a reconfigured YZ250F motorcycle engine, suspension modeling, frame design, and a preliminary electronic archive designed to serve as a resource for just-in-time learning of hybrid terminology, subsystem descriptions, analysis methods, and performance tests. Specifications are given for all major subsystems and components