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Lambert, Stephen (Researcher in manufacturing) (2013) Advancing the development of hybrid electric vehicles in motorsport : innovation report. EngD thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
Club motorsport, a low cost, amateur form of motorsport, forms a significant part of the
motorsport industry in the United Kingdom. If efforts are not made to move towards more
environmentally friendly technologies, then this form of motorsport is at risk of becoming
irrelevant. One approach taken by other motorsport sectors has been to implement hybrid
electric vehicle technology, which can result in improved vehicle performance on the race
track. However, the companies that operate in the club motorsport sector do not typically
have the resources and experience necessary to develop these technologies.
An innovative process was used to guide the design of a new hybrid electric vehicle
drivetrain for use in club motorsport. This process made use of the ability for vehicle
manufacturers to set the vehicle specifications in club motorsport. A conjoint analysis of
customer requirements was carried out, a first for the industry, and led to the development
of a market simulation tool. A vehicle simulation tool was then developed to assist in the
evaluation of the hybrid electric drivetrain design options.
The result of following this process was a new and innovative hybrid electric drivetrain
installed in a Westfield Sportscars Sport Turbo, reducing 0-60mph acceleration time from
5.4 seconds to 3.8 seconds. An innovative type of system control was implemented, by
where the driver is given a finite amount of boost energy for use throughout the race. The
drivetrain can also be easily transferred to other vehicle platforms, as the first shelf
engineered hybrid drivetrain for motorsport, allowing its use by multiple manufacturers
across the club motorsport and niche vehicle sectors.
This project has shown that it is possible to implement environmentally friendly
technologies, such as hybrid electric vehicle technology, into club motorsport and be able
to meet customer, technical and cost requirements. The process that has been developed
enables innovation in hybrid electric race car design. This has been shown in the
development of a hybrid electric vehicle suitable for use, and sale, in the club motorsport
industry.
Item Type: | Thesis (EngD) | ||||
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Subjects: | T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Hybrid electric vehicles, Automobiles, Racing -- Technological innovations | ||||
Official Date: | May 2013 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Warwick Manufacturing Group | ||||
Thesis Type: | EngD | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Maggs, Steve; Vinsome, A. (Adrian); Neailey, Kevin | ||||
Sponsors: | Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC); University of Warwick. Innovative Manufacturing Centre | ||||
Extent: | xiii, 185 leaves : illustrations, charts. | ||||
Language: | eng |
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