The Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD): An Optimized Powertrain for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs
In this paper, a particular form of flywheel hybrid powertrain, namely, the Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD) is fully explored and its applications for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs in recent years to show the energy-savings and performance enhancement potential of this innovative powertrain te...
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| description | In this paper, a particular form of flywheel hybrid powertrain, namely, the Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD) is fully explored and its applications for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs in recent years to show the energy-savings and performance enhancement potential of this innovative powertrain technology. It is shown that the i-KERD is a small highspeed flywheel integrated into an e-CVT, or power-split hybrid drive. Under NEDC or WLTC, typically it can achieve some 40% energy savings and >50% gain in 0–100 kph acceleration due to effective regenerative braking mechanism of the integrated flywheel power system. In addition to its “peak-shaving” capability, the highly-efficient, long-life flywheel power on-board, is able to keep the kinetic energy of the vehicle fully recycled, rather than dissipated during braking. The i-KERD technology has also been applied to urban railway transportation (i.e., underground railway) and off-road heavy construction equipment, where regenerative braking plays a great role on energy efficiency. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1a81b67e9b104837967a6fdee664cc202023-11-23T15:45:49ZengMDPI AGWorld Electric Vehicle Journal2032-66532021-12-01131810.3390/wevj13010008The Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD): An Optimized Powertrain for EVs, HEVs and FCEVsMin Yang0Tao Wang1Chunji Guo2Chris Ellis3Yuefeng Liao4Changzhou Haike New Energy Tech Co., Ltd., Changzhou 213001, ChinaChangzhou Haike New Energy Tech Co., Ltd., Changzhou 213001, ChinaChangzhou Haike New Energy Tech Co., Ltd., Changzhou 213001, ChinaChangzhou Haike New Energy Tech Co., Ltd., Changzhou 213001, ChinaDepartment of Automotive Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, ChinaIn this paper, a particular form of flywheel hybrid powertrain, namely, the Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD) is fully explored and its applications for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs in recent years to show the energy-savings and performance enhancement potential of this innovative powertrain technology. It is shown that the i-KERD is a small highspeed flywheel integrated into an e-CVT, or power-split hybrid drive. Under NEDC or WLTC, typically it can achieve some 40% energy savings and >50% gain in 0–100 kph acceleration due to effective regenerative braking mechanism of the integrated flywheel power system. In addition to its “peak-shaving” capability, the highly-efficient, long-life flywheel power on-board, is able to keep the kinetic energy of the vehicle fully recycled, rather than dissipated during braking. The i-KERD technology has also been applied to urban railway transportation (i.e., underground railway) and off-road heavy construction equipment, where regenerative braking plays a great role on energy efficiency.https://www.mdpi.com/2032-6653/13/1/8powertrainflywheelbrakinghybridenergy storage |
| spellingShingle | Min Yang Tao Wang Chunji Guo Chris Ellis Yuefeng Liao The Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD): An Optimized Powertrain for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs World Electric Vehicle Journal powertrain flywheel braking hybrid energy storage |
| title | The Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD): An Optimized Powertrain for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs |
| title_full | The Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD): An Optimized Powertrain for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs |
| title_fullStr | The Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD): An Optimized Powertrain for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD): An Optimized Powertrain for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs |
| title_short | The Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD): An Optimized Powertrain for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs |
| title_sort | integrated kinetic energy recoup drive i kerd an optimized powertrain for evs hevs and fcevs |
| topic | powertrain flywheel braking hybrid energy storage |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2032-6653/13/1/8 |
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