| Title | Flywheel/Diesel Hybrid Power Drive: Urban Bus Vehicle Simulation |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 48735 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Larson, Glenn S.; Zuckerberg, Harry |
| Source | 222p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | U.S. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration. Transportation Systems Center; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Urban Mass Transportation Administration. Office of Research and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publication Date | 19780501 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | A flywheel/diesel hybrid power drive configuration for urban transit bus application is investigated using a computer simulation model. The hybrid uses continuously variable ratio transmissions and a control subsystem to optimize fuel consumption in an "on-off" mode of engine operation. The system is projected to use 50% less fuel than a diesel-alone in urban driving cycles having more than 4 stops per mile. Regenerative braking is used, contributing to fuel consumption improvement. The computer simulation model developed as a major tool for this investigation is described in detail. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10234 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10234 |
| TRT Terms | Flywheels; Propulsion; Urban transit; Bus transit; Digital simulation; Power loss; Climate change; Energy storage systems; Regenerative braking; Hybrid vehicles; Diesel buses |
| General Subjects | Modeling |
| Classification | NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Transit Planning and Policy |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | DOT-TSC-1180 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-UMTA-78-10; UMTA-MA-06-0044-78-1 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/48000/48700/48735/DOT-TSC-UMTA-78-10.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |