Hybrid pickup project

The project is a collaboration between the “Polo per la Mobilità Sostenibile” (Pomos) and NOZOMI Motor and it is focused on the hybridization of an off-road vehicle, with 2.2 litres four cylinders petrol engine. The aim is to build an hybrid parallel vehicle with only few simple upgrades. Through these we expect to reduce fuel consumption by 25% and the formation of pollutants. This project provides the update of the vehicle, by an Ansaldo AC three-phase asynchronous electric drive, liquid cooled. The AC electric drive can be used with the internal combustion engine, in order to move the rear axle, or without the ICE to allow the use in full electric traction. A control unit provides the interaction of the two engines. Energy storage system is made by KOKAM Li-ion batteries. These are tested in charge and discharge cycles to evaluate their features.