Title :
Cold-weather modifications of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles for manitoba operation
Author :
Gregor, C. ; Parsons, R.V.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Res. & Commercialization, Red River Coll., Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Abstract :
A series of cold-weather modifications that were made to ten plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as part of the Manitoba PHEV Demonstration are presented. These changes, which were all ultimately electrical in nature, involved improving the 12-volt battery system, and addressing cabin warmth. The ten vehicles were operated and monitored for a three-year period ending in August 2011. The modifications significantly improved operation of the vehicles during winter months, ensuring the success of the project.
Keywords :
hybrid electric vehicles; secondary cells; weather modification; Manitoba PHEV demonstration; Manitoba operation; battery system; cabin warmth; cold-weather modifications; plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; Batteries; Educational institutions; Electricity; Phase change materials; Resistance heating; Rivers; Vehicles; batteries; electric vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Power and Energy Conference (EPEC), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Winnipeg, MB
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0405-5
DOI :
10.1109/EPEC.2011.6070238
