Abstract

The paper presents the GASTER Electricway 4WD concept, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) type, in development within the Automotive Engineering Research Centre of the University of Pitesti, aiming to create a green and versatile version of Romanian Dacia Duster. The car has been built by implementing a hybrid propulsion system with electrified rear axle. This hybrid system is PHEV, parallel type with two shafts, organized in a motorized solution E4WD (Electricway 4WD). It is composed of a thermal power train with a 1.6 litre engine fuelled with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), placed in the front of the vehicle. The electric powertrain, located at the rear side of the vehicle includes an electric motor coupled with a mechanical transmission. The traction battery is Lithium-ion NMC type. The charging of the traction battery can be performed with the on board charger of by cable from a Wallbox or public station, in the Standard version, and Plug-in bidirectional or Wireless from renewable sources in the Premium version.

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