Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

About the Authors

Abbreviations

Preface

Chapter 1: Vehicle Powertrain Concepts

1.1 Powertrain Systems

1.2 Powertrain Components

1.3 Vehicle Performance

1.4 Driver Behaviour

1.5 The Role of Modelling

1.6 Aim of the Book

Further Reading

References

Chapter 2: Power Generation Characteristics of Internal Combustion Engines

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Engine Power Generation Principles

2.3 Engine Modelling

2.4 Multi-cylinder Engines

2.5 Engine Torque Maps

2.6 Magic Torque (MT) Formula for Engine Torque

2.7 Engine Management System

2.8 Net Output Power

2.9 Conclusion

2.10 Review Questions

2.11 Problems

Further Reading

References

Chapter 3: Vehicle Longitudinal Dynamics

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Torque Generators

3.3 Tractive Force

3.4 Resistive Forces

3.5 Vehicle Constant Power Performance (CPP)

3.6 Constant Torque Performance (CTP)

3.7 Fixed Throttle Performance (FTP)

3.8 Throttle Pedal Cycle Performance (PCP)

3.9 Effect of Rotating Masses

3.10 Tyre Slip

3.11 Performance on a Slope

3.12 Vehicle Coast Down

3.13 Driveline Losses

3.14 Conclusion

3.15 Review Questions

3.16 Problems

Further Reading

References

Chapter 4: Transmissions

4.1 Introduction

4.2 The Need for a Gearbox

4.3 Design of Gearbox Ratios

4.4 Gearbox Kinematics and Tooth Numbers

4.5 Manual Transmissions

4.6 Automatic Transmissions

4.7 CVTs

4.8 Conclusion

4.9 Review Questions

4.10 Problems

4.11 Further Reading

References

Chapter 5: Fuel Consumption

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Engine Energy Consumption

5.3 Driving Cycles

5.4 Vehicle Fuel Consumption

5.5 Shifting Effects

5.6 Software

5.7 Automated Gearshifts

5.8 Other Solutions for Fuel Efficiency

5.9 Conclusion

5.10 Review Questions

5.11 Problems

Further Reading

References

Chapter 6: Driveline Dynamics

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Modelling Driveline Dynamics

6.3 Bond Graph Models of Driveline Components

6.4 Driveline Models

6.5 Analysis

6.6 Conclusion

6.7 Review Questions

6.8 Problems

6.9 Further Reading

References

Chapter 7: Hybrid Electric Vehicles

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Types of Hybrid Electric Vehicles

7.3 Power Split Devices

7.4 HEV Component Characteristics

7.5 HEV Performance Analysis

7.6 HEV Component Sizing

7.7 Power Management

7.8 Conclusion

7.9 Review Questions

7.10 Problems

Further Reading

References

Appendix: An Introduction to Bond Graph Modelling

Basic Concept

Standard Elements

Constructing Bond Graphs

Equations of Motion

Index