Model Predictive Control of a Parallel Hybrid Vehicle Drivetrain

Hybrid vehicles gain importance and attention as the need for more fuel-efficient propulsion concepts increases. This article describes the modelling and the control of the longitudinal dynamics of a hybrid vehicle with a parallel configuration. The key aspect of the displayed hybrid concept is the smooth but quick transition between pure electrical driving and hybrid driving which has to occur without interruption of the demanded driving power and jerk. A model predictive control concept is presented for solving this task.