Rechargeable Hybrid Electric Vehicle: A Dual- Mode Vehicle with Battery Regeneration Via Petrol Engine

• Author(s): Poornachandra H C ; Gaganashree R ; Chinmayi S ; Chandrakanth T C ; Prof. Renuka Prasad
• Paper ID: 1708862
• Page: 121-127
• Published Date: 05-06-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 12 June-2025

Abstract

This paper presents the development of a cost-effective Rechargeable Hybrid Electric Vehicle (RHEV) in the form of a dual-mode scooter designed for urban and semi-urban transportation. The scooter operates initially in electric mode using a battery-powered motor for zero-emission travel. When the battery charge drops below a defined threshold, the rider can manually switch to a petrol engine that both powers the vehicle and recharges the battery simultaneously. This hybrid setup eliminates range anxiety commonly associated with electric vehicles and provides off-grid battery charging through onboard regeneration. The project integrates a switching mechanism, a DC motor, a battery charging unit, and a compact petrol engine, offering a sustainable solution without requiring extensive EV charging infrastructure.

Keywords

Hybrid electric vehicle, electric scooter, battery charging, dual-mode drive, regenerative hybrid system

Citations

IRE Journals:
Poornachandra H C , Gaganashree R , Chinmayi S , Chandrakanth T C , Prof. Renuka Prasad "Rechargeable Hybrid Electric Vehicle: A Dual- Mode Vehicle with Battery Regeneration Via Petrol Engine" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 12 2025 Page 121-127

IEEE:
Poornachandra H C , Gaganashree R , Chinmayi S , Chandrakanth T C , Prof. Renuka Prasad "Rechargeable Hybrid Electric Vehicle: A Dual- Mode Vehicle with Battery Regeneration Via Petrol Engine" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(12)