Research on switching control based sliding mode coordination strategy of hybrid electric vehicle

The transient mode transition from pure electric driving to hybrid driving in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) involves multiple stages, each characterized by different models and control objectives, demanding diverse levels of controller robustness and convergence performance. Addressing the complexities of multi-stage transitions in a parallel HEV, the paper proposes a dynamic coordination strategy based on the switched control system concept. Distinct sliding mode controllers (SMC) are designed for each transition stage, tailored to the specific characteristics of powertrain operation. At the engine starting and speed synchronization stages, the global integral sliding mode control (GISMC) is integrated with a novel anti-saturation reaching law to ensure the system resides in the sliding mode, enhancing global robustness. During the engine speed regulation stage, the nonsingular terminal sliding mode control (NTSMC) facilitates rapid engine speed tracking for reduced mode transition time. By combining GISMC for global robustness and NTSMC for accelerated convergence, the strategy is designed to enhance mode transition quality at different stages. Simulation results demonstrate a 7.3% reduction in mode transition time and a 60.7% decrease in jerk compared to the conventional SMC strategy. In hardware-in-the-loop tests, the proposed control strategy proves effective in improving mode transition quality.