HEV Modeling
Background
Because of time and cost constraints, designers cannot build and test each of the many possible powertrain configurations for advanced vehicles. Thus, developing fuel cells and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) requires accurate, flexible simulation tools. Argonne undertook a collaborative effort to further develop the Powertrain System Analysis Toolkit © (PSAT) under the direction of and with contributions from Ford, General Motors, and DaimlerChrysler. PSAT is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
After a thorough assessment, DOE selected PSAT as its primary vehicle simulation tool to support FreedomCAR and Fuels Partnership as well as 21st Century Truck Partnership activities. See the FreedomCAR and Fuels Partnership Vehicle Systems Analysis Technical Team Roadmap (371kb pdf) for more information. PSAT, one of the major tools of DOE has been used for numerous studies to assist DOE in identifying future research directions regarding HEVs as well as Plug-in HEVs. In addition, PSAT received an R&D 100 Award in 2004, ranking it among the 100 best newly available products and technologies from around the world.
Argonne's Research
Brief description of Argonne's research focus followed by a list of links to specific Argonne research project write-ups
May 2008
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