Texas Tech University Develops Fuel Cell Powered Hybrid Electric Vehicle for FutureCar Challenge 1998 1999-01-0612
With shrinking energy reserves, and rising concerns for the environment, the need for clean-burning, fuel-efficient vehicles is greater than ever. The Texas Tech FutureCar project is part of a nationwide effort to develop the car of tomorrow. Texas Tech University has chosen to develop a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) using a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell as its primary power source. The system includes on-board batteries for energy storage, as well as a 140kW (188hp) dual AC Induction Motor drive system. This paper discusses the design and implementation of the 1998 Texas Tech FutureCar.
Citation: D'Souza, B., Rawlins, H., Machuca, J., Larson, C. et al., "Texas Tech University Develops Fuel Cell Powered Hybrid Electric Vehicle for FutureCar Challenge 1998," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-0612, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-0612. Download Citation
Author(s):
Brian L. D'Souza, Harry Erle Rawlins, Joe Chris Machuca, Chris Larson, Mark Shuck, Brian Shaffer, Timothy Maxwell, Michael Parten, Darrel Vines, Jesse Jones
Affiliated:
Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments, Texas Tech University
Pages: 9
Event:
International Congress & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
1998 Future Car Challenge-SP-1452, Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles-PT-85
Related Topics:
Hybrid electric vehicles
Fuel cells
Batteries
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