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Hybrid electric vehicle simulation
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Electric Vehicle Fleet Charging Management
… Despite infrastructure advancements, managing electric vehicle (EV) charging remains complex, especially compared to traditional vehicles. The disparity between demand and availability, alongside limited charging windows, poses challenges, notably for vehicle fleets. Charging-as-a-Service …
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Simplified electric vehicle powertrain modelling
Rapid development and adoption of electric vehicle technology has driven the requirement for simplified powertrain models. In this thesis, a simplified electric vehicle powertrain (SEVP) model, which calculates energy consumption for a battery electric vehicle (BEV) based on the minimum number of …
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Electric vehicle life cycle analysis
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1994.
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Developing a business innovation perspective of electric vehicle uptake: lessons from Milton Keynes' electric vehicle programme
… change. The formation of the early market for Electric Vehicles (EVs) has been supported through consumer subsidies, regulatory support, and programmes for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, but uptake does not seem to be proceeding at the rate needed for meeting policy …
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Performance targets for electric vehicle batteries
Light-duty vehicle transportation accounted for 17.2% of US greenhouse gas emissions in 2012 [95]. An important strategy for reducing CO₂ emissions emitted by light-duty vehicles is to reduce per-mile CO₂ emissions. While one approach is to improve vehicle efficiency, greater reductions in …
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Hybrid electric vehicle regenerative-braking using ultracapacitors
… concept and application of ultracapacitors for electric load leveling and regenerative braking is presented. Proposed sizing of an ultracapacitor system is presented and discussed based on the available energy and the nominal operating voltage from a hybrid electric vehicle transit bus; A …
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Electric shock risks in an electric vehicle
… Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1992.
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Smart charging strategies for electric vehicle charging stations
… major contributors to the slow uptake of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in many countries. To address the consumer concerns, many countries have undertaken projects to deploy a network of both fast and slow charging stations, commonly known as electric vehicle charging networks. While a large …
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Advanced active rectifiers for electric vehicle battery charging
… in this dissertation is in the area of fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Both of these vehicle types require an external power source to fully charge their large amount of energy storage. For most consumers this means plugging their vehicle into the utility which necessitates …
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Sensitivity analysis of hybrid electric vehicle designs, A
Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-77).
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Hybrid & electric vehicle technology and its market feasibility
In this thesis, Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) technology and their sales forecasts are discussed. First, the current limitations and the future potential of vehicle technology for HEVs, PHEVs, and EVs are investigated. Second, …
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An analysis of battery electric vehicle production projections
… separate reports detailing projected Battery Electric Vehicle production through 2020. These reports both outlined scenarios in which BEVs gained significant market share (1-2%) by the end of the decade. To analyze the magnitude of the annual growth rates needed to obtain these sales figures, …
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Plug-in electric vehicle introduction in the EU
Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) could significantly reduce gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU's transport sector. However, PEV well-towheel (WTW) emissions depend on improvements in vehicle technology and on the emissions produced in generating the electricity to …
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Uncertainty management in prognosis of electric vehicle energy system
… In the given testbed case, the life of the electric vehicle energy system is not measurable. It is only estimated, thereby increasing the importance of uncertainty management. Therefore, methods are needed to handle this uncertainty appropriately in order to improve the accuracy and …
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Electrical Optimization of a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
<p>Hybrid electric vehicles electrification and optimization is a prominent part of today’s automotive industry. GM and the Department of Energy challenge 16 universities across North America to redesign a Chevrolet Camaro into a hybrid electric vehicle. This thesis will address how Embry Riddle …
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Decreasing the Power Consumption of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Architectures
… in their investigation of more fuel efficient vehicles. The two main areas for improvement are aerodynamics and passive cooling of electrical systems. Aerodynamics of an Ahmed body is investigated with a drag reduction system proposed utilizing slot jets at the rear of the bluff body . Two …
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Economic and environmental evaluation of emerging electric vehicle technologies
… reduce costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution. The continuous growth of the EV market necessitates the development of technologies that facilitate an economically comparable transition away from internal combustion engine vehicles …
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High Temperature Polymer Dielectrics For Electric Vehicle Capacitor Applications
… done to improve the inverter systems in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). HEVs require inverters to convert direct current to alternating current which prevents damage to the battery and powers the electric motor. Current thin film DC bus capacitors are the least reliable component of HEV …
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