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Title: Performance testing of the Ford/GE Second Generation Single-Shaft Electric Propulsion (ETX-II) System

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10167238· OSTI ID:10167238

System-level-operational testing of the ETX-II test-bed electric vehicle is described and the results discussed. Because the traction battery is a major factor in the performance of an electric vehicle, previously reported work on the sodium-sulfur battery designed for use with the ETX-II is reviewed in detail. Chassis dynamometer performance of the test-bed vehicle met or exceeded design goals and compared reasonably well with SIMPLEV computer modeling results. Areas are identified wherein further work is needed to establish a firmer basis for comparison of the simulation and the observed results.

Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
OSTI ID:
10167238
Report Number(s):
DOE/ID-10426; ON: DE94015258; TRN: AHC29416%%147
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Jun 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English