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Subcontract Report:
TECHNOLOGY AND COST OF THE
MY2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HEV – FINAL REPORT
Prepared by:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Mitch Olszewski, Program Manager
Submitted to:
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies
Vehicle Systems Team
Susan A. Rogers, Technology Development Manager
September 2007
ORNL/TM-2007/132
Engineering Science and Technology Division
Subcontract Report:
TECHNOLOGY AND COST OF THE
MY2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HEV
FINAL REPORT
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Technology and Cost of the
MY2007 Toyota Camry HEV
Final Report
Submitted to:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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July 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
2. CAMREY HEV DESIGN
2.1 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 THE HEV SYSTEM LAYOUT............................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 CAMRY HEV POWERTRAIN............................................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Engine Details.................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.3.2 Electric CVT Transaxle.................................................................................................................................................................. 2-7
2.4 THE BATTERY PACK .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.5 POWER CONTROL UNIT .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-10
2.6 OTHER CAMRY HEV DESIGN FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................ 2-17
2.7 SECTION SUMMARY.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-18
3. CAMRY HEV COST ANALYSIS
3.1 OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 COST DATA INPUTS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 INCREMENTAL COST ESTIMATES FOR THE CAMRY HYBRID ..................................................................................................................... 3-4
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1. MY2007 Toyota Camry HEV................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Figure 2-2. Camry HEV System Schematic .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-3. Camry HEV Component Layout .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-4. Atkinson Cycle Engine P-V Diagram Compared to Conventional Otto Cycle......................................................................... 2-6
Figure 2-5. Camry HEV Transaxle Schematic and Cutaway View .................................................................................................................. 2-8
Figure 2-6. Camry HEV Battery Module................................................................................................................................................................. 2-9
Figure 2-7. Camry HEV PCU Schematic and Exploded View ............................................................................................................................ 2-11
Figure 2-8. Camry HEV IPM Schematic and Installation ................................................................................................................................... 2-11
Figure 2-9. Toyota Camry HEV IPM Layout ........................................................................................................................................................... 2-12
Figure 2-10 IGBT Design for GS450h (left) vs. Prius II (right) ........................................................................................................................ 2-13
Figure 2-11 Toyota Trench IGBT Modifications..................................................................................................................................................... 2-14
Figure 2-12. Heat Dissipation Structure for IPM Chips ...................................................................................................................................... 2-14
Figure 2-13. Toyota 2007 IGBT Design Performance Compared to Older Generations and
Competition ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-15
Figure 2-14. Toyota PCU Power Density Progression with Each New Hybrid .............................................................................................. 2-16
Figure 2-15. Lexus LS600h Double-Sided Cooling Design and View of IPM Assembly ............................................................................... 2-16
Figure 2-16. Camry HEV EPS System Layout ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-18
Figure 2-17. Camry HEV Acceleration Performance Compared to Conventional 2.4L Camry................................................................. 2-20
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1. Camry HEV Component Description and Function ............................................................................................................................ 2-5
Table 2-2. Toyota Camry HEV 2.4L Engine Details ................................................................................................................................................. 2-7
Table 2-3. Camry HEV MG Specifications................................................................................................................................................................. 2-9
Table 2-4. Camry HEV Battery Key Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 2-10
Table 2-5. MY2007 Camry EHV Specifications Compared to Prius and Regular Camry............................................................................ 2-19
Table 3-1. Variable Cost Estimates for the Drive Train Components.............................................................................................................. 3-5
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1 OVERVIEW
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) provides research and development (R&D) support
to the Department of Energy on issues related to the cost and performance of hybrid vehicles.
ORNL frequently benchmarks its own research against commercially available hybrid
components currently used in the market. In 2005 we completed a detailed review of the cost of
the second generation Prius hybrid. This study examines the new 2007 Camry hybrid model for
changes in technology and cost relative to the Prius.
The work effort involved a detailed review of the Camry hybrid and the system control strategy
to identify the hybrid components used in the drive train. Section 2 provides this review while
Section 3 presents our detailed evaluation of the specific drive train components and their cost
estimates. Section 3 also provides a summary of the total electrical drive train cost for the
Camry hybrid vehicle and contrasts these estimates to the costs for the second generation Prius
that we estimated in 2005. Most of the information on cost and performance were derived from
meetings with the technical staff of Toyota, Nissan, and some key Tier I suppliers like Hitachi
and Panasonic Electric Vehicle Energy (PEVE) and we thank these companies for their kind co-
operation.
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2 CAMRY HEV DESIGN
2.1 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
The model year (MY) 2007 Toyota Camry hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), see Figure 2-1, is
derived from a conventional 2.4L Camry with the Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy (THS) second
generation system incorporated within existing body packaging.
Figure 2-1. MY2007 Toyota Camry HEV.
Highlights of the Camry HEV technology are as follows:
• 2.4L 147hp Atkinson cycle L-4 aluminum block and head engine;
• THS drive with 105kW electric motor;
• 245V nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack;
• Electrically variable continuously variable transmission (CVT) free wheeling diodes
(FWDs) transaxle;
• 143kW (192hp), 275N-m total system rating;
• 0–60 mph in 8.9 seconds;
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• Advanced Technology – Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT–PZEV) emissions
certification;
• EPA label fuel economy 40/38/39 (city/highway/combined);
• Steel unit body design with steel closure panels;
• Vehicle aerodynamic drag coefficient Cd of 0.27; and
• Produced in Toyota’s Georgetown, Kentucky plant.
The Camry HEV is certified to Super Ultra Low Emission Standards (SULEVs), California’s
classification for exhaust emissions, which is the most stringent current standard for
conventional internal combustion-powered vehicles. The add-on hybrid components were
designed to qualify the vehicle as an AT–PZEV (a classification used in California emissions
control programs), but the AT–PZEV requires a longer warranty period, so Toyota decided to
classify the Camry as a SULEV.
Compared to the regular 2.4L Camry with 5-speed automatic transmission (EPA FE rating
24/33mpg), the hybrid improves city fuel economy by 67%, but highway improvement is only
15%. Some of the fuel economy improvements are attributable to the body add-on features
such as underbody fairings which reduce aerodynamic drag from 0.28 to 0.27.
2.2 THE HEV SYSTEM LAYOUT
The Camry’s high voltage hybrid system operates the electrical motor, generator, A/C
compressor, and inverter/converter. All other devices, including the electric power steering, are
supported by a conventional 12V battery. As a result, the vehicle utilizes four electrical systems:
• Nominal 12V DC;
• Maximum 34V AC;
• Nominal 245V DC; and
• Maximum 650V AC.
Figure 2-2 illustrates how these circuits interact. The main system battery stores power at 245V
DC. This voltage is used directly to drive the A/C compressor. An inverter/converter contains a
circuit that boosts the battery voltage to 650V DC. The inverter packaged in the same housing
creates three-phase AC current (variable to max 650V AC) to power the traction motor and
generator in the transaxle. The 34V AC circuit is used for electric power steering.
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Figure 2-2. Camry HEV System Schematic.
Figure 2-3 identifies the key hybrid components on the vehicle layout. Table 2-1 summarizes
each component function and location.
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Figure 2-3. Camry HEV Component Layout.
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Table 2-1. Camry HEV Component Description and Function
Numbers are labeled on Figure 2-3.
Number Description Location Function
1 Lead acid 12V battery Trunk area. Powers low voltage devices, including electric
power steering (EPS).
2 Ni-MH battery pack Behind rear seat. Powers high voltage devices.
3 Power cables Under passenger
floor and engine
compartment.
Carry high voltage DC and AC current between
battery pack, inverter/converter, motor,
generator, and A/C compressor.
4 Inverter/converter Engine compartment. Boost and inverts the high voltage DC current
from the battery pack to three-phase AC current
and vice-versa. Powers the A/C compressor.
5 Engine Engine compartment Powers the vehicle and generator.
6 Generator Transaxle Recharges battery pack.
7 Motor Transaxle Powers front wheels.
8 A/C compressor Engine compartment. Powers A/C system.
9 12V DC-DC converter Battery pack. Steps-down 245V DC from battery pack to 12V
to recharge the low voltage battery.
2.3 CAMRY HEV POWER TRAIN
The Camry HEV is equipped with a modified 2.4L I4 double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
electronic fuel injection (EFI) engine and electronically controlled CVT. The FWD transaxle has
two built-in motor/generators (MGs). The vehicle is designed around the THS II “full” hybrid
architecture which provides propulsion in five modes depending on the battery state of charge:
1. During light acceleration and low speeds the vehicle is powered by the electric motor.
2. During normal driving, the vehicle is mainly powered by the gasoline engine. Some
power from the engine drives the generator to charge the battery.
3. During high loads, both the engine and motor power the vehicle.
4. During braking or deceleration, regenerative braking charges the battery.
5. While the vehicle is stopped, the motor and engine are off and the battery powers
accessories.
2.3.1 Engine Details
The Camry’s 2.4L I4 engine was modified for hybrid duty and operates as an Atkinson cycle
engine. The cycle modification was possible because of the variable valve timing (VVT) and
electric motor assist availability. The Atkinson cycle engine offers higher thermal efficiency and
lower pumping losses due to independent control of the compression and expansion stroke
duration. If conditions are favorable, the ECU delays the intake valve closing, effectively
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delaying the start of compression. This feature maintains relatively high compression ratio
availability and, therefore, higher overall thermal efficiency at the expense of peak power.
Figure 2-4 compares the Atkinson and conventional cycle engines on a Pressure-Volume (P-V)
scale. In addition to pumping loss reduction, the Atkinson engine allows peak efficiency
improvement from 35–38%. However, this thermal efficiency comes at a peak power penalty.
The HEV Camry 2.4L I4 delivers 147hp while the conventional Camry peaks at 160hp (about
7% higher). This tradeoff is possible on a hybrid because the engine peak power loss is
compensated through electrical power assist capability.
Figure 2-4. Atkinson Cycle Engine P-V Diagram Compared to Conventional Otto Cycle.
Toyota targeted other engine changes to improve fuel economy and noise vibration and
harshness (NVH) response on the Camry hybrid version. Intake and exhaust manifolds were
reworked for easier flow, including large diameter passages and thinner walls. Pistons and
intake camshaft were revised for lower weight and higher strength. Adapting the engine to
hybrid operation has also enabled elimination of belts and other components related to power
steering, A/C, and the alternator.
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Table 2-2 summarizes key characteristics of the 2.4L engine used in the Camry HEV. The
modifications resulted in a very high expansion ratio engine (12.5:1). Due to the Atkinson cycle
employed, peak power is down from 160 hp on the conventional Camry to 147 hp, but peak
efficiency increases from about 34–37.5%.
Table 2-2. Toyota Camry HEV 2.4L Engine Details
Displacement and type 2.4L I4 Atkinson cycle
Expansion ratio 12.5:1
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Construction Aluminum alloy head and block
Valve train DOHC, four valves/cylinder with VVT-i
Engine peak power 147 hp @ 6,000rpm
Engine peak torque 138lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
2.3.2 Electric CVT Transaxle
The CVT functionality in the Camry FWD transaxle is achieved using two motor-generators. The
transaxle is a compact three shaft design and uses two sets of planetary gears. No clut