Modular vehicle electric system architecture for hybrid vehicles

Abstract

High growth rates are being forecast for hybrid electric vehicles. Since figures will still remain low in comparison with vehicles with conventional engines in the years to come, however, vehicles with hybrid drive trains will remain a niche market for the time being. In order to reduce costs, which are still too high, a modular structured vehicle architecture using vehicle electric system components from conventional series-produced vehicles is an advantage. This paper presents one possible solution being pursued by Hella together with its partner Intedis in the structuring and model-aided design of vehicle electric systems in hybrid vehicles, and explains this approach in more detail.