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Vehicle Acceleration and Speed as Factors Determining Energy Consumption in Electric Vehicles

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Energy consumption in electric vehicles is a key element of their operation, determining energy efficiency and one of its main indicators, i.e., range. Therefore, in this article, mathematical models were developed to evaluate the impact of selected factors on energy consumption in electric vehicles. The phenomenon of energy recuperation was also examined. The study used data from mileage measurements of the electric vehicle (EV) driving on a motorway and in built-up areas. The results obtained showed a strong correlation between acceleration, vehicle speed, battery power, and energy consumption. In urban conditions, engine RPM and vehicle speed had an additional impact on energy consumption. Findings from this study can be used to optimize vehicle acceleration control modules to increase their range, develop eco-driving styles for EV drivers, and better understand the energy efficiency factors of EVs.

Source: Energies

DOI: 10.3390/en17164051

Authors: Edward Kozłowski, Piotr Wiśniowski, Maciej Gis, Magdalena Zimakowska-Laskowska, Anna Borucka

Institutions: Lublin University of Technology, Instytut Transportu Samochodowego, Military University of Technology in Warsaw

Language: English

Topic: Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies

Subfield: Automotive Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955