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Configuration: load
following series hybrid SUV |
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History: donated to Penn
State by General Motors for the 2000-2001
FutureTruck Design Competition |
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Current use: no longer
in competition, this vehicle is used for public
outreach and research projects |
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Plans: demonstrate
distributed power generation, hydrogen storage, and
hydrogen engine technology
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Replace turbo Diesel
with a hydrogen fueled SI engine |
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Install a hydrogen
storage system |
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Develop AC grid
power inverter to allow distributed generation
from this hybrid vehicle |
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Specifications:
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Two 70 kW 3-phase
induction motors, one on each axle |
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17 Ah, 300 V lead
acid battery pack |
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120 kW permanent
magnet alternator with dual voltage rectifier
output |
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