Browsing Theses by Subject "PHEV"
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Effect of Temperature on Lithium-Iron Phosphate Battery Performance and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Range
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-21)Increasing pressure from environmental, political and economic sources are driving the development of an electric vehicle powertrain. The advent of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), ... -
Hybrid Controls Development and Optimization of a Fuel Cell Hybrid Powertrain
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-25)The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team’s participation in EcoCAR: The Next Challenge provided an unparalleled opportunity to execute advanced vehicle technology research with hands on learning and industry leading ... -
Mechanical Components Design and Optimization for an All-Wheel-Drive Series Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-31)The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team (UWAFT) is a student team conceived in 1996, participating in numerous student competitions which aim to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy of passenger vehicles. ... -
Modeling and Design Optimization of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrains
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-26)Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) were introduced in response to rising environmental challenges facing the automotive sector. HEVs combine the benefits of electric vehicles and conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, ... -
Real-Time Optimal Control of a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Using Trip Information
(University of Waterloo, 2016-02-04)The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a promising option for future sustainable transportation. It offers better fuel economy and lower emissions than conventional vehicles. This thesis has developed a novel ... -
Some Aspects of Microgrid Planning and Optimal Distribution Operation in the Presence of Electric Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-16)Increase in energy demand is one of the major challenges that utilities are faced with, thus resulting in an increase in environmental pollution and global warming. The transport sector has a significant share of the energy ... -
A Trip Planning-Assisted Energy Management System for Connected PHEVs: Evaluation and Enhancement
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-18)The built-in Energy Management System (EMS) of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) plays an important role in the fuel efficiency of these vehicles. Recently, it has been revealed that prior knowledge of the upcoming ...