Hybrid car promises high performance and low emissions

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Mechanical Engineering; (United States)

OSTI ID:6988233

Valenti, M

Swedish engineers have designed a specialized electrical generator, gas turbine, electrical-drive system, and automated vehicle-control system to reduce automotive emissions without compromising energy efficiency. This article describes a four-door sedan, called the Volvo Environmental Concept Car (ECC), that uses its gas turbine for highway driving and to recharge the battery that powers its electrical drive system in the city. In addition to running on either fuel or electricity, the Volvo ECC is a true hybrid-drive vehicle that can shift to turbine or battery power by means of a programmable vehicle-management unit. While the Volvo ECC is not yet commercially available, its design and ongoing testing are providing valuable emissions and performance information for making hybrid-drive cars a reality.

• OSTI ID: 6988233
• Journal Information: Mechanical Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Mechanical Engineering; (United States) Vol. 116:7; ISSN MEENAH; ISSN 0025-6501
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
330400* -- Advanced Propulsion Systems-- Hybrid Systems
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ENGINES
GAS TURBINE ENGINES
HEAT ENGINES
HYBRID ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
MACHINE PARTS
MECHANICAL TRANSMISSIONS
PERFORMANCE
VEHICLES