Parallel
Configuration Hybrid Electric Vehicle
A
hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) with a parallel
configuration has a direct mechanical connection between the
power unit and the wheels, as in a conventional vehicle, but
also has an electric motor that drives the wheels. For example,
a parallel vehicle could use the power created from an internal combustion engine for highway
driving and the power from the electric motor for accelerating.
Some benefits of a parallel configuration are:
A smaller engine provides more efficient operation and therefore
better fuel economy without sacrificing acceleration power.
The vehicle has more power because both the engine and the
motor supply power simultaneously.
Most parallel vehicles do not need a separate generator because
the motor regenerates the batteries. Power does not need to
be redirected through the batteries and can therefore be more
efficient.
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