Impedance-based simulation model of Carbon Nano-Onions ultracapacitors for e-bike with compact energy storage system

F. Parigi, Y. Gao, T. Gachovska, J. L. Hudgins, D. Patterson, Y. Lu

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Abstract

A novel electrified bicycle using only ultracapacitors as the primary energy storage components are described. A specific buck converter to charge the e-bike in less than two minutes has been designed and simulated. The simulation of the associated fast-charging system shows that this technology is feasible for the intended application. Novel ultracapacitors, made from Carbon Nano-Onion materials, have been produced and the impedance spectra were measured. The data were fitted to an equivalent electrical model and the parameters for the ultracapacitors were determined. It is possible to increase the total viable e-bike distance by 22% by using nanocarbon materials, such as nano-onions, for energy storage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2012 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2012
Pages1107-1111
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2012 - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: Oct 9 2012Oct 12 2012

Publication series

Name2012 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2012

Conference

Conference2012 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2012
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period10/9/1210/12/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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