This book chronicles recent advances in hybrid vehicle technologies and looks ahead to future hybrid vehicle development, with a focus on hybrid vehicles with electrical energy storage systems and potential synergies provided by the electric power. Intended for those involved in all aspects of hybrid vehicle design and development, this book is an invaluable resource for practicing engineers, managers, students, and those with an interest in this promising technology.Editor John M. German, a recognized expert in hybrid technology from American Honda Motor Company, closely examines the technological and commercial facets of hybrid systems. Featuring 28 landmark SAE technical papers plus articles from Automotive Engineering International magazine from 1998 through 2004, this book provides the most comprehensive information available on topics including power performance and fuel economy; powertrain architecture and controls integration; urban, military, and commercial applications; battery technologies; and energy management, control, and recovery strategies. Hybrid activities at companies such as DaimlerChrysler, Delphi, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Eaton, FedEx, and the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command are included.

Sections include:

• Introduction
  
• Hybrid Production Vehicles
  
• Heavy-Duty and Military Applications
  
• Future Directions
  
• Hybrid Systems Components
  
• Integration and Software
  
• Hybrid Synergies

Papers in: PT-117

• 1-110-12-12 Commercial Hybrid Vehicles From Japan
  
• 1-112-3-50 High-Performance Hybrids
  
• 2000-01-2216 An Integrated Motor Assist Hybrid System-Development of the "Insight," a Personal Hybrid Coupe
  
• 2002-01-1904 Impact of Sic Power Electronic Devices for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  
• 2002-01-3052 Will Hybrid Electric Propulsion Drive the Future Combat Systems?
  
• 2003-01-0083 Development of a Power Train for the Hybrid Automobile-The Civic Hybrid
  
• 2003-01-0085 Powertrain Architecture and Controls Integration for General Motors CorporationS Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Truck
  
• 2003-01-2294 Diesel Engine Electric Turbo Compound Technology
  
• 2003-01-2307 A Comparative Study of the Production Applications of Hybrid Electric Powertrains
  
• 2003-01-3368 Class 4 Hybrid Electric Truck for Pick Up and Delivery Applications
  
• 2004-01-0064 Development of New-Generation Hybrid System Ths Ii-Drastic Improvement of Power Performance and Fuel Economy
  
• 2004-01-0565 Thermal Analysis of An Electric Machine for a Hybrid Vehicle
  
• 2004-01-0572 Mass Impacts on Fuel Economies of Conventional Versus Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  
• 2004-01-0576 Optimal Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  
• 2004-01-1682 Evaluation of Power Devices for Automotive Hybrid and 42v-Based Systems
  
• 2004-01-3037 Highly Compact Electric Drive for Automotive Applications
  
• 2004-21-0082 Future Automotive Powertrain - Does Hybridization Enable Ice Vehicles to Strive Towards Sustainable Development?
  
• 760121 Hybrid Vehicle for Fuel Economy