Heavy Vehicles: Distributed Hybrid Power System and Vehicle

Abstract

This research focuses on the development of a distributed hybrid power system and vehicle for heavy vehicles. The dynamical system comprises a power plant module, a drive module, an energy-storage module, and an entire car controller. The power plant module consists of one or more auxiliary power units that provide power to the heavy vehicle's power system. The drive module includes multiple driver elements responsible for directly driving the heavy vehicle's drive axles or operating individual wheels through direct drive. The energy-storage module serves as an energy reserve. The entire car controller is connected to the power plant module, drive module, and energy-storage module, enabling control over the activation of driver elements and the output of these elements to manage the heavy vehicle's transportation conditions. The novel approach eliminates the need for mechanical power transmission systems found in conventional engines and drive axles, allowing for flexible arrangement of auxiliary power units and driver elements on heavy vehicles.