Argonne Study Examines Impact of Real World Drive Cycles on Efficiency and Cost of Different PHEV Configurations
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JUNE 11, 2009
For drive cycles, the Argonne team used the Kansas City data collected in 2005 by the US EPA, which instrumented more than 100 drivers and collected their driving statistics for one day. The engine turns on only if the road load exceeds the power capability of either the battery or the motor. Load engine power strategy.
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