| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/K79055/01 |
| Title: |
SUPERCAPACITOR POWERED DRIVE FOR HYBRID VEHICLE PROPULSION |
| Principal Investigator: |
Jefferson, Dr C |
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| Department: |
Faculty of Environment and Technology |
| Organisation: |
University of the West of England |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
04 June 1996 |
Ends: |
03 June 1997 |
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42,359
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Electric Motor & Drive Systems |
Energy Storage |
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The energy density of supercapacitors is reaching the point where they can be considered for use as the energy storage element in hybrid vehicle propulsion systems, in place of electrochemical batteries. In this proposal, the combination of capacitor and drive motor, forming an integrated drive unit, will be investigated with the aim of reducing weight, energy consumption, pollution and maintenance costs. Integration with a clean, low level, constant primary power source, such as a fuel cell, will result in a range of hybrid vehicles with electric vehicle performance, clean operation and unrestricted range.
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http://www.uwe.ac.uk |