Design and implementation of a thermoelectric-photovoltaic hybrid energy source for hybrid electric vehicles

Xiaodong Zhang, K. T. Chau, C. C. Chan

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Abstract

In recent years, there is active research on exhaust gas waste heat energy recovery for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Meanwhile, the use of solar energy in HEVs is also proposed to promote on-board renewable energy and hence improve their fuel economy. In this paper, a new thermoelectric-photovoltaic (TE-PV) hybrid energy source system is proposed and implemented for HEVs. The key is to newly develop the power conditioning circuit and its maximum power point tracking so that the output power of the proposed TE-PV hybrid energy source can be maximized. An experimental system is prototyped and tested to verify the validity of the proposed TE-PV hybrid energy source.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24
Pages862-871
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24 - Stavanger, Norway
Duration: 13 May 200916 May 2009

Publication series

Name24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24
Volume2

Conference

Conference24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityStavanger
Period13/05/0916/05/09

Keywords

  • Converter
  • DC-DC
  • Energy recovery
  • HEV
  • On-board

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Fuel Technology

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