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A Hybrid–Electric Driveline for Agricultural Tractors Based on an e-CVT Power-Split Transmission

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  • Claudio Rossi

    (Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy)

  • Davide Pontara

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy)

  • Carlo Falcomer

    (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy)

  • Marco Bertoldi

    (Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy)

  • Riccardo Mandrioli

    (Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy)

Abstract

This paper proposes a full-hybrid driveline based on an electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), which is inspired by the car industry’s most successful solution. The paper describes the operating principle, the system architecture, and the control scheme of the proposed driveline. An analysis of four possible operating modes shows that the e-CVT driveline leads to a performance similar to that of conventional tractors, as well as unusual features such as power boost, full-electric mode, optimized auxiliary drive and electric power delivery capability. The compact layout proposed for the e-CVT also makes it possible to simplify the overall layout of the tractor, particularly during the installation of both the thermal engine and the cooling system.

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  • Claudio Rossi & Davide Pontara & Carlo Falcomer & Marco Bertoldi & Riccardo Mandrioli, 2021. "A Hybrid–Electric Driveline for Agricultural Tractors Based on an e-CVT Power-Split Transmission," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(21), pages 1-23, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:21:p:6912-:d:661406
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