DocumentCode
1065425
Title
Electric vehicles-pursuing efficiency
Author
Riezenman, M.J.
Volume
29
Issue
11
fYear
1992
Firstpage
22
Lastpage
24
Abstract
The approaches being used to make electric vehicles (EVs) highly efficient given the limitations of EV batteries are described. They include reducing vehicle weight, aerodynamic drag, tire rolling resistance, and bearing friction; eliminating brake drag; and increasing the efficiency of the electric motor and its control electronics. The intrinsic efficiency of electric motors and the choice of power electronics are discussed. Energy management and the use of regenerative braking are examined.<>
Keywords
electric motors; electric vehicles; power electronics; secondary cells; aerodynamic drag; batteries; bearing friction; brake drag; efficiency; electric motors; electric vehicles; energy management; power electronics; regenerative braking; tire rolling resistance; vehicle weight; Aerodynamics; Batteries; Drag; Electric motors; Electric resistance; Electric vehicles; Energy management; Friction; Power electronics; Tires;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.166493
Filename
166493
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