Plug-in hybrid electric trailer (PHET)

交通可持续性和未来交通系统发展面临的最重要问题是关键的石油供应问题，以及减少温室气体排放、空气和材料污染的迫切需要。解决可持续性问题的一个关键因素是插电式混合动力汽车平台，它可以通过充电电池有效地利用供应有限的可再生能源和传统电力。解决方案的一部分要求使用稀缺的可再生电力，有效利用这种可再生资源，并通过驾驶更轻、更低功率的汽车来减少能源需求。这对轻型卡车、SUV和面包车尤其重要，因为它们的年销量高于轿车，它们的平均燃油经济性相对较低3.5%L/百公里。提出了一种有助于减少温室气体排放的新解决方案，即开发一种

The most important issues facing transportation sustainability and development of future transportation systems are crucial oil-supply issues and the imperative need to reduce green-house gas emissions, air and material pollution. A pivotal player to address sustainability is the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform, which can efficiently utilize supply-limited renewable and conventional electricity via a rechargeable battery. Part of the solution requires the use of scarce renewable electricity, to use this renewable resource efficiently, and to decrease energy demand by driving lighter and lower powered vehicles. This is particular important for light trucks, SUVs and Vans, as annual sales are higher than sedans and their average fuel economy is comparatively lower by 3.5 l/100 km. A novel solution to contribute to the decrease of GHG is proposed by developing a