Use of a thermophotovoltaic generator in a hybrid electric vehicle

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1999 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.57831· OSTI ID:352906

Morrison, O; Seal, M; West, E; Connelly, W ^[1]

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1. Vehicle Research Institute, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington 98225 (United States)

Viking 29 is the World{close_quote}s first thermophotovoltaic (TPV) powered automobile. The prototype was funded by the Department of Energy and designed and built by students and faculty at the Vehicle Research Institute (VRI) at Western Washington University. Viking 29 is a series hybrid electric vehicle that utilizes TPV generators to charge its battery pack. Acceleration, speed, and handling compare to modern high performance sports cars, while emissions are cleaner than current internal combustion engine vehicles. {copyright} {ital 1999 American Institute of Physics.}

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 352906
• Report Number(s): CONF-981055--
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 460; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPCS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
AUTOMOBILES
DESIGN
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTRIC GENERATORS
GALLIUM ANTIMONIDES
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE TESTING
ROADWAY-POWERED ELECTRIC VEHICLES
THERMOPHOTOVOLTAIC CONVERTERS