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Feasibility of Thermoelectrics for Waste Heat Recovery in Hybrid Vehicles: Preprint

Conference ·
OSTI ID:922548
Using advanced materials, thermoelectric conversion of efficiencies on the order of 20% may be possible in the near future. Thermoelectric generators offer potential to increase vehicle fuel economy by recapturing a portion of the waste heat from the engine exhaust and generating electricity to power vehicle accessory or traction loads.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
OSTI ID:
922548
Report Number(s):
NREL/CP-540-42256
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English