Computational assessment of light experimental hybrid vehicle braking efficiency

This paper deals with braking performance of light parallel electric hybrid vehicle conceived as platform for educational and research work with students. As next step in vehicle design improvement, braking system modification was proposed. Using these data, in this paper braking performance on grounds with both high and low adhesion was assessed. Calculation results shown that braking efficiency is better for high than for low adhesion ground, which is result of design criteria applied. In both cases application of the regenerative braking impairs braking efficiency. This is consequence of insufficient braking force being applied at the rear axle as a result of system design.