Abstract
Due to the high annual mileage of rail vehicles, hybrid technology offers a cost effective method of reducing fuel usage in the rail industry. Hybrid vehicles are growing in popularity in the automotive sector. Hybrid vehicles are also seen as attractive for the rail industry in order to reduce CO 2 emissions from this sector. In this paper representative inter city and suburban commuter vehicles are simulated travelling over a number of routes and their fuel economy predicted. In this work, the typical savings for express inter-city routes is approximately 10%, whilst the savings for commuter routes is up to 25% compared to a conventional vehicle.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24 |
Pages | 780-791 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Volume | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2009 |
Event | 24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24 - Stavanger, United Kingdom Duration: 13 May 2009 → 16 May 2009 |
Conference
Conference | 24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Stavanger |
Period | 13/05/09 → 16/05/09 |
Keywords
- Emissions
- HEV (hybrid electric vehicle)
- Public transport
- Simulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Fuel Technology