Hydraulic Hybrid Working Group

Hydraulic hybrid vehicles use a hydraulic energy storage and release system aligned with the chassis which captures and releases energy normally lost in vehicle braking. The hydraulic system enables the engine to operate more efficiently, accelerate faster using less fuel, and conserve fuel over short distances.

Hydraulic hybrid drivetrains are particularly attractive for vehicles that engage in routine stop-and-go driving, such as urban delivery trucks, mail trucks, or school buses.

The Hydraulic Hybrid Working Group (HHWG) is facilitated by NextEnergy to serve as a forum for key stakeholders in the industry, including hydraulic hybrid researchers, suppliers, integrators, and manufacturers. The working group provides a cooperative environment to encourage collaboration and to advance commercialization of hydraulic hybrid technologies in commercial vehicle and automotive applications.

The HHWG supports the development of technology-neutral standards and policies, provides opportunities for education and awareness, and regular meetings to exchange information and advance the industry.

HHWG members include:

·                 Bosch Rexroth

·                   Navistar

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·         ·         FEV, Inc.

·         ·         Eaton

·         ·         Southwest Research Institute

·                   University of Toledo

·                   Purdue University

·                   University of Minnesota

·         ·         University of Michigan

·                   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

·            ·       U.S. Army TARDEC/NAC

For more information or to become a member contact us.