This project entails a comprehensive physics-based simulation model of a 12-ton parallel hybrid electric truck developed in MATLAB/Simulink. The model integrates a diesel engine, dual electric motors (MG1 for assist/generation and MG2 for main traction), a battery management system, and thermal management with radiator cooling. This was developed for a GDLS workshop.
Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Modeling & Simulation
What is it?
Why is it needed?
CAST Lab developed this model to understand powertrain dynamics and component interactions in parallel hybrid trucks. The work focuses on thermal management design, and validating control strategies through simulation. We use real manufacturer data from Dana and BorgWarner to ensure the model reflects hardware behavior. This provides a foundation for testing different configurations and operating strategies without requiring physical prototypes, supporting research in commercial vehicle electrification.
What is CAST lab doing to improve it?
Future work will involve on having variant subsystems to test different torque split strategies and alternative congifugurations (P2/P4).
Select Publications & Links
- https://github.com/AtharvaBilgi/PHEV_Modelling