ABSTRACT
The plug-in hybrid electric drivetrain is designed to fully or partially use the energy of the energy storage to displace part of the primary energy source, such as gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, and so on. All configurations discussed in Chapter 5 can be employed in plug-in hybrid electric drivetrains. Most of the differences from the peaking power source (PPS) sustained hybrid drivetrain are in the drivetrain control strategy, energy storage design, and perhaps, slightly different electric motor power design. This chapter concentrates on these three topics.
