Development of a UFAA-19 Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Abstract

Due to the ongoing control on emission levels and increase in fuel
prices in many countries, it has become imperative for vehicle
manufacturers to develop more fuel efficient drivetrain
technologies. Hybrid electric vehicles are viewed as short- to midterm solutions for reducing emissions and fuel consumption while
maintaining vehicle performance. This paper presents a design of
a UFAA-19 Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle to reduce the
dependency on fossil fuels in Nigeria. A CAD model of the hybrid
system was developed, afterwards, static and dynamic analyses
were then carried out. Mild steel was the material used for the
design and simulation of the model. The results from the static
analysis showed that the model was stressed within permissible
limits. The dynamic analysis showed that a 750W BLDC motor was
sufficient for providing the low-speed torque for the mini hybrid
system. The vehicle reached speeds of up to 17km/hr. Results also
showed that an IC engine rated at 3.5kW would provide sufficient
power for the system to reach up to speeds of 70km/hr. The
hybridization factor for the system was found to be 17.6% which
makes it a mild hybrid vehicle.