Journal Article
Optimization of Fuel Economy Using Optimal Controls on Regulatory and Real-World Driving Cycles
2020-04-14
2020-01-1007
In recent years, electrification of vehicle powertrains has become more mainstream to meet regulatory fuel economy and emissions requirements. Amongst the many challenges involved with powertrain electrification, developing supervisory controls and energy management of hybrid electric vehicle powertrains involves significant challenges due to multiple power sources involved. Optimizing energy management for a hybrid electric vehicle largely involves two sets of tasks: component level or low-level control task and supervisory level or high-level control task. In addition to complexity within powertrain controls, advanced driver assistance systems and the associated chassis controls are also continuing to become more complex. However, opportunities exist to optimize energy management when a cohesive interaction between chassis and powertrain controls can be realized.
