Multi-objective Optimal Energy Management Strategy and Economic Analysis for an Range-Extended Electric Bus

Abstract An optimal energy management strategy is proposed to match engine fuel consumption and battery SOH of REEB. Models of APU fuel consumption and battery SOH loss are established and multi-objective performance function is provided. DP algorithm is adopted to solve the optimization problem. Under the conditions of different drive cycles, different SOH penalty coefficients are analyzed to reveal its effects. Considering the total life-cycle costs, simulations prove that when battery is not to be replaced, and the capacity configuration and SOH penalty coefficient of battery are both taken the minimum, the best economical results can be achieved.