PI
Professor Paul Jennings
Dr Peter Jones
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Researchers
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Partners
Arup
Froude Hofmann
Jaguar/Land Rover |
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For the first time a single modelling framework will be developed for all hybrid vehicle architectures which will link individual vehicle models with driver models, transport models and city electrical energy models.
Synopsis
A project to create tools and aid decision-making for future eco-friendly vehicle technology, it is intended that this work will enhance understanding and promote reduction of energy usage in the transport sector.
For the first time a single modelling framework will be developed for all hybrid vehicle architectures which will link individual vehicle models with driver models, transport models and city electrical energy models.
Currently there is no modelling package that compares different vehicle architectures directly and that includes the capability to study the influence of real-world driver behaviour on energy usage. Part of the project work will be to create such a capability and to integrate it into the vehicle design process.
By developing ways of linking individual vehicle models with transport models and city electrical energy models, it is hoped that researchers may use the resulting knowledge to inform users on wider intelligent transport options using criteria such as mimimum energy per person per kilometre. This would benefit not only manufacturers but would enable the optimal reduction of a city’s overall carbon footprint, reducing fossil fuel usage within vehicles and improving emissions of noxious gasses within city centres. Potential methods for influencing driver behaviour will be considered.
Aims
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To develop a family of HV powertrain models, exercised in a common structure (each having the degree of fidelity required to support a particular design decision).
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To develop methodologies for control strategy optimisation of individual vehicles based upon likely real world fuel consumption and local and global emissions.
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To link the vehicle models to transport and city energy models, enabling optimisation of fleet CO2 emissions.
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To create a model which appropriately represents real world driver behaviour, and to integrate it into the vehicle design process.
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To understand, assess and demonstrate options for the promotion of reduced energy usage and local emissions from individual vehicles and fleets of vehicles.
- To disseminate the research results, and to continue scoping activity, ensuring that the research process is designed to maximise the impact of outputs across the IEV (intelligent and eco-friendly vehicle) sector.
Expected Outcomes
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Review of driver behaviour research - Yr 1
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Forward facing model - Yr 1
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Integrated vehicle, transport and city model - Yr 2
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Driver Model - Yr 2
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Methodology for Use of Driver Model - Yr 2
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V2G Assessment -Yr 2
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Dynamometer Driver Model - Yr 2
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Options Assessment for Promoting Reduced Energy Use from Individual Vehicles -Yr 3
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Options Assessment for Promoting Reduced Energy Use from Transport Systems - Yr 3
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Strategies for Reduced Energy Usage - Yr 3
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Dissemination Events & Network -Yrs 1,2
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Academic Publications - Yrs 1,2,3
