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Title: United States Department of Energy`s electric and hybrid vehicle site operator program. Final report, April 1991--September 1996

Abstract

Drivers in San Juan County, which, is comprised of islands making for short distances on rural (low speed limits) roads, found that present day electric vehicle technology can work in certain applications. An honest, accurate appraisal of the expectations of the vehicle is essential. When needs and capabilities are able to match up, then successful ownership and operation can occur. Today`s EV technology can accomplish certain driving tasks. Careful, honest analysis what is expected of the car can lead to a rewarding EV driving experience. Providing recharge locations in the community proved essential of the peace of mind of the EV driver. Since heating and air conditioning represent electric loads whose reduces range, a moderate to warm year round climate is best for today`s EV. Also, even limited solar recharging has been determined to improve battery pack life.

Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Orcas Power and Light Co., Eastsound, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
548692
Report Number(s):
DOE/ID/13071-T2
ON: DE98001223; TRN: AHC29724%%94
DOE Contract Number:  
FC07-91ID13071
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 6 Nov 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES; HYBRID ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES; PROGRESS REPORT; PUERTO RICO; BATTERY CHARGERS; MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS; ROAD TESTS

Citation Formats

. United States Department of Energy`s electric and hybrid vehicle site operator program. Final report, April 1991--September 1996. United States: N. p., 1997. Web. doi:10.2172/548692.
. United States Department of Energy`s electric and hybrid vehicle site operator program. Final report, April 1991--September 1996. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/548692
. 1997. "United States Department of Energy`s electric and hybrid vehicle site operator program. Final report, April 1991--September 1996". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/548692. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/548692.
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abstractNote = {Drivers in San Juan County, which, is comprised of islands making for short distances on rural (low speed limits) roads, found that present day electric vehicle technology can work in certain applications. An honest, accurate appraisal of the expectations of the vehicle is essential. When needs and capabilities are able to match up, then successful ownership and operation can occur. Today`s EV technology can accomplish certain driving tasks. Careful, honest analysis what is expected of the car can lead to a rewarding EV driving experience. Providing recharge locations in the community proved essential of the peace of mind of the EV driver. Since heating and air conditioning represent electric loads whose reduces range, a moderate to warm year round climate is best for today`s EV. Also, even limited solar recharging has been determined to improve battery pack life.},
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year = {Thu Nov 06 00:00:00 EST 1997},
month = {Thu Nov 06 00:00:00 EST 1997}
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