Range extension autonomous driving for electric vehicles based on optimal velocity trajectory and driving braking force distribution considering road gradient information

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are deemed as an appealing and practical solution for environmental and energy problems. The mileage per charge of EVs, however, is shorter than the mileage of Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEVs). In this paper, Range Extension Autonomous Driving (READ) system considering road gradient information is proposed. The proposed system optimizes the velocity trajectory and the driving-braking force distribution ratio for autonomous driving. The authors carried out simulations and bench tests that prove the effectiveness of the proposal in terms of mileage per charge.