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Title: Issues in emissions testing of hybrid electric vehicles.

Conference ·
OSTI ID:755888

Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) has tested more than 100 prototype HEVs built by colleges and universities since 1994 and has learned that using standardized dynamometer testing procedures can be problematic. This paper addresses the issues related to HEV dynamometer testing procedures and proposes a new testing approach. The proposed ANL testing procedure is based on careful hybrid operation mode characterization that can be applied to certification and R and D. HEVs also present new emissions measurement challenges because of their potential for ultra-low emission levels and frequent engine shutdown during the test cycles.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
755888
Report Number(s):
ANL/ES/CP-101955; TRN: AH200020%%58
Resource Relation:
Conference: Global Powertrain Congress, Detroit, MI (US), 06/06/2000--06/08/2000; Other Information: PBD: 23 May 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English