Mapping of operating modes, power flows and analysis of tractive force characteristics of series – Parallel plug-in hybrid vehicle in certain driving cycle (Case study: Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid)

Abstract

The automotive industry is predicted to grow in the next few years. The stretch of road infrastructure development from west to east Indonesia is expected to become one of the catalysts for the growth of the automotive industry in 2019 with the target of achieving car sales. However, the growth of the automotive industry in Indonesia is not accompanied by the development of automotive technology of low carbon emission vehicles, one of which is hybrid vehicles. For this reason, with a comprehensive analysis of the performance of hybrid vehicles, it is expected to become a base in the development of hybrid automotive technology in Indonesia. The car that is the object of research is the 2017 Toyota Prius Hybrid. This research was conducted using data from vehicle road test results. Based on the processing of vehicle road test data, a power balance graph is obtained that shows the operating modes that can be carried out by the Toyota Prius Hybrid 2017, road load horsepower and tractive force values needed by vehicles in the city and on the highway.