This book contains a wide array of automotive hybrid applications. Emphasis is placed on a practical approach, with the theory to back it up as well. It is, however, expected that the technician already has a basic understanding of automobiles and electronics in general. The text is also a great companion to in class training. With that in mind, learn and enjoy.

Advanced HYBRID Vehicle Systems

(vol 1), Including Toyota & Honda models

By Mandy Concepcion

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 (Hybrid Basics and Safety Procedures)

The Need for Hybrid Systems

Hybrid Do's and Dont's

Here are some definite do's

Hybrid basics and safety procedures

Hybrid power down procedure and deactivation

High voltage measurement and equipment

Humidity and high-voltage

CHAPTER 2 (Hybrid Aerodynamics and Low Friction Tires)

Low friction components and non-belt driven coolant pump, and air conditioning compressor

The AC system

EPS system, or electric power steering

Replacement of the actual electric motor

Performing a zero rest procedure

CHAPTER 3 (Advanced Electronics for Hybrids)

The dangers of amperage and High Current Circuits

Current measurements using an electromagnetic probe (clamp on)

Voltage measurement on hybrid vehicles (advanced concepts)

Measure the high voltage circuit at the orange cables after a power down procedure

The Dropping Resistors

CHAPTER 4 (Basic Electric Motor and Power Generation)

Principle of Induction

Electric Motors and Electric Alternating Current

The DC Electric Motor

The AC Electric Motor

Important facts about electric hybrid motor generator units

Typical hybrid motor generator

Dangers of Inverter Internal Capacitors

Motor Commutation Plates

Hybrid Motor Position Sensor

Motor control techniques

Difference between a hybrid vehicle electrical motor and a regular AC motor

The TRIAC and IGBT (Isolated Gate Bipolar Transistor)

Hybrid Regenerative Breaking

CHAPTER 5 (AC and DC Power Units of Measurements)

Frequency measurements

Phase Measurement

Voltage Measurements

Using a Clamp-On AMP Probe

The 3 Phases of a HYBRID Motor (U, V, W)

The Inverter Unit on the Prius

DC Brushless Motors

CHAPTER 6 (basic battery technology)

The nickel metal hydride battery

The lithium ion battery

Toyota Prius high Voltage battery

Ultra-Capacitors

V R L A or variable regulation lead acid battery

CHAPTER 7 (The 6 Hybrid Modes of Operation)

HYBRID Computer System Control

Light Acceleration Mode

Regenerative Breaking Mode

Deceleration Mode

Normal Driving Mode

STOP Mode

M1's Biggest Contribution to the HYBRID Unit

CHAPTER 8 (Parallel and Series Hybrid Systems)

Series hybrid system

Series, parallel, and series/parallel hybrid

Inverter Power Management

Parallel hybrid system

Parallel/Series hybrid system

Toyota motor Co. and AISIN

CHAPTER 9 (The Prius CVT or continuously variable transmission)

THS or hybrid synergy Drive

Transmission Planetary Gears

Key point to understanding the way this transmission works

HONDA CVT Transmission

Honda's Cylinder Deactivation

Honda's Electric Balancing

CHAPTER 10 (Toyota specific hybrid system)

Specific concepts on the Toyota hybrid

Problems with the Coolant Pump

Gas Tank Rubber Bladder

Car Off AC System

The Scanner and the HYBRID System

High Voltage Battery

MG1 and MG2 Power Output

The Toyota auxiliary 12 V battery

How to Jump Start a HYBRID

A Word About Toyota's Keyless Entry

Dangers of Electric Mode Driving

CHAPTER 11 (Honda specific hybrid system)

The Honda hybrid system is vastly different than that of Toyota

HONDA Hybrid is a Simpl...