Development of a natural gas-powered APU for a hybrid electric S-10 pickup truck. Interim report, May 1994-April 1995
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:569316
A natural gas-fueled Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) was developed for use in a hybrid electric vehicle. The project involved conversion and development of the powerplant from gasoline to natural gas operation, application of an engine control system, application of a three-way catalyst system, development of an APU controller, and integration and testing of the APU in the laboratory and vehicle environment The project was divided into three phases: (1) engine development, (2) APU control system development, and (3) APU integration/testing. The resultant APU was integrated into a hybrid electric utility truck for use as a range extender in a series hybrid configuration. The project resulted in an APU configuration producing ultra-low emissions levels while achieving high efficiency due to implementation of a unique APU operating strategy.
- Research Organization:
- Tacom Research, Development and Engineering Center, Warren, MI (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 569316
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A--333298/8/XAB; TFLRF--315; CNN: Contract DAAK70-92-C-0059
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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