Introduction to Hybrid Systems

Objectives

• To explain basic hybrid operation

• To present current advances in hybrid technology

Early Hybrid Models

Honda Insight

Toyota Prius

Hybrid Terms

• HV Battery – High Voltage Battery (201 volts)

• Inverter – Converts low voltage (201 volts) into high voltage (500 volts) for the motor/generator

• Motor/Generator (MG) – Turns drive wheels or assists with HV Battery recharging

• Regenerative Braking – Partial HV battery recharging from motor/generator under normal braking conditions

Hybrid Components

HV Battery

MG-R (4WD Only)

Gasoline Engine

Motor/Generator

Inverter

Hybrid PartsInverter HV Battery

Hybrid Drivetrain

Toyota Hybrids

Prius Highlander

2007 Camry

Lexus Hybrids

RX 400h

Honda Hybrids

Accord

Civic Insight

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid

2006 Nissan Altima Hybrid

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid

2007 Saturn VUE Greenline

More Hybrids to Come

• BMW• DaimlerChrysler• Ford• General Motors• Honda• Hyundai• Lexus• Nissan• Toyota• Volkswagen

Hybrid Resources

• http://automobiles.honda.com

• http://john1701a.com

• http://www.greenhybrid.com

• http://www.hybridcars.com

• http://www.lexus.com/models/hybrid/

• http://www.toyota.com

This presentation is available at:

http://www.tcc.edu/faculty/webpages/Brubin/hybrid.htm