Vehicle Yaw Control Utilizing Hybrid Electric Drivetrains with Multiple Electric Motors
Open Access
Author:
D'Iorio, James Anthony
Graduate Program:
Mechanical Engineering
Degree:
Master of Science
Document Type:
Master Thesis
Date of Defense:
None
Committee Members:
Moustafa El Gindy, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor Moustafa El Gindy, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor Joel Robert Anstrom, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Keywords:
dynamic yaw control stability control electric vehicle hybrid traction control full-size vehicle testing yaw moment
Abstract:
Vehicles with multiple electric motors coupled to individual wheels have exciting
opportunities for safety control systems. An investigation is conducted to determine what
dynamic benefits can be gained by vehicles with this architecture. First, a literature
survey is conducted to determine what other researchers have investigated. Next a
theoretical approach to the subject sheds some light on what control techniques to apply.
Then, a unique vehicle named the Electric Lion that exists at the Thomas D. Larson
Pennsylvania Transportation Institute is used to conduct testing for this research topic.
The vehicle is a series hybrid that has an electric motor coupled to each front wheel.
Sensors were installed, and testing was conducted at the Penn State ice rink. The results
are analyzed, and conclusions are drawn. The investigation concludes with
recommendations for future work.
