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3. Systems Analysis
Pages 56-59

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... A new structure has been set in place for overall development of the PSAT model. Through the national laboratories, DOE has assumed the overall responsibility for funding the development of the PSAT model, in parallel with the development of another vehicle systems model, called ADVISOR, which has been developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
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From page 57...
... A key issue here is modeling the performance of CIDI engine exhaust catalysts for NOX and traps for PM and validating these models against experimental data. Because the HEV uses a smaller engine and can control transients through the battery/electric motor propulsion system component, the models should explore whether the HEV configuration provides significant additional opportunities for emissions reduction beyond the lowest emissions levels provided by a stand-alone CIDI engine power train.
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From page 58...
... A third important task that should be addressed by the systems analysis team is the development of a generic system/subsystem cost model, which is vital at this phase of the program. The committee recognizes that specific vehicle-level analyses have been performed by the individual automotive companies on a proprietary basis, but a more general model indicating the relative importance of various subsystems and components in the cost structure for different configurations would be of great benefit to sponsors and reviewers of the program.
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From page 59...
... SYSTEMS ANALYSIS 59 Recommendation. Given the potential of fuel-cell technology for meeting the efficiency and emissions objectives of the PNGV program, the systems-analysis team should increase its efforts to develop more complete and accurate fuel-cell system and component models to support the development and assessment of fuel-cell technology.
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