Characterization and Comparison of Two Hybrid Electric Vehicles (Hevs)--Honda Insight and Toyota Prius

Document Number: 2001-01-1335

Date Published: March 2001

Author(s):
Michael Duoba - Argonne National Laboratory
Henry K. Ng - Argonne National Laboratory
Robert P. Larsen - Argonne National Laboratory

Abstract:
Two limited-production hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) -a 1988 Japanese model Toyota Prius and a 2000 Honda Insight -were tested at Argonne National Laboratory to collect data from vehicle component and systems operation. The test data are used to analyze operation and efficiency and to help validate computer simulation models.

Both HEVs have FTP fuel economy greater than 45 miles per gallon and also have attributes very similar to those of conventional gasoline vehicles, even though each HEV has a unique powertrain configuration and operation control strategy. The designs and characteristics of these vehicles are of interest because they represent production technology with all the compromises for production included. This paper will explore both designs, their control strategies, and under what conditions high fuel economy was achieved.

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See other papers presented at SAE 2001 World Congress, March 2001, Detroit, MI, USA, Session: Advanced Hybrid Vehicle Powertrains (Part A&B)

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