Analysis of a Diesel-Electric Hybrid Urban Bus System 931796
A hybrid bus powered by a diesel engine and a battery pack has been analyzed over an idealized bus-driving cycle in Chicago. Three hybrid configurations, two parallel and one series, have been evaluated. The results indicate that the fuel economy of a hybrid bus, taking into account the regenerative braking, is comparable with that of a conventional diesel bus. Life-cycle costs are slightly higher because of the added weight and cost of the battery.
Citation: Marr, W., Sekar, R., and Ahlheim, M., "Analysis of a Diesel-Electric Hybrid Urban Bus System," SAE Technical Paper 931796, 1993, https://doi.org/10.4271/931796. Download Citation
