Development of evaluation techniques for electrochemical energy storage systems. Final report
The development of standardized techniques for the comparative evaluation of electric vehicle battery technologies is summarized. The methodology considers both the traditional measures of battery performance (energy density, energy storage costs, and cycle life) and the equally important usage related battery characteristics (probability of technical success, operating and maintenance parameters, and safety/environmental impact). This comparative rationale is supplemented by the ability to generate battery test programs normalized to specific technologies and electric vehicle mission specifications. These test programs allow the evaluation of different battery technologies at comparable levels of electric vehicle performance. It was found that cost optimized electric passenger vehicles will have range specifications of 100 to 110 KM, depending on the specific performance of the battery. Longer range vehicles are penalized by higher first costs while shorter range vehicles suffer from reduced battery life and the need for more frequent alternative car rentals (presumably petroleum fueled) for trips which exceed the EV's range capability.
- Research Organization:
- Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Linden, NJ (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EM-78-C-01-5157
- OSTI ID:
- 5165178
- Report Number(s):
- CONS-5157-T1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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