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958-967 D. Berjoza, V. Pīrs and I. Jurgena
Investigation into the performance characteristics of electric automobiles by means of a data logger
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Investigation into the performance characteristics of electric automobiles by means of a data logger

D. Berjoza¹*, V. Pīrs¹ and I. Jurgena²*

¹Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Technical Faculty, Institute of Motor Vehicles, 5 J. Cakstes boulevard, LV-3001 Jelgava, Latvia
²University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Faculty of Economics and Social Development, Institute of Business and Management Science, 18 Svetes street LV-3001 Jelgava, Latvia
*Correspondence: dainis.berjoza@llu.lv; inara.jurgena@llu.lv

Abstract:

Fossil fuel deposits are constrained in the world. Various alternative energy sources are introduced in vehicles to limit the depletion of fossil fuel reserves and to reduce environmental pollution. One of the alternative energy sources is electricity. The use of electric automobiles has begun in the Baltic States too, yet accurate performance parameters of the automobiles, which could sometimes differ from the technical characteristics specified, are not always known. Road testing an electric automobile was performed using a data logger that recorded the battery’s voltage, current, temperature and the automobile’s speed. These parameters allowed computing changes in the electric automobile’s power output under various driving regimes, e.g. acceleration or braking. Road testing the electric automobile was done under two driving regimes – urban and non-urban – on a certain route. The experiment represented a full cycle road test, with the batteries fully charged, that lasted until the batteries were discharged to a minimum level, which was limited by the battery management system (BMS). The experiment identified the maximum current as well as the effectiveness of the regenerative braking system.

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