Component Sizing of Single and Dual Drive Series Hybrid Electric Powertrain for Military Tracked Vehicles

Hybrid electric technology is becoming important in military vehicles due to its features and benefits such as onboard electric power, silent mobility, and improved performance. The desired mobility attributes of a military tracked vehicle were considered in this study to design a series hybrid electric powertrain for the same. This involved the power and torque analysis of vehicle performance using fundamental governing equations. From analysis of performance requirements, operating terrains and powertrain components characteristics, component sizing of a series hybrid electric powertrain for a military tracked vehicle was done with single drive and dual drive configurations.