Impact of flywheel-energy-storage technology upon taxicab fleet operation in a large metropolitan city
The incorporation of flywheel energy storage systems (FESS) into automotive vehicles has been under consideration for some time. Previous studies have suggested that FESS can yield substantial benefits in automotive vehicle operation, particularly for urban driving. An assessment of the impacts resulting from incorporation of FESS into automotive fleets in a large metropolitan city is described. Specifically, the case of taxicab fleet operation within New York City is examined. Unique features of taxicab fleets are noted and taxicab operational characteristics within New York City are detailed. Based upon available New York City operational data, a levelized life-cycle cost comparison between a standard internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) in present use as a taxicab and a projected FESS/ICEV taxicab is generated. Energy-savings and environmental benefits are discussed, and potential institutional barriers to FESS implementation are identified. The results obtained from this study generally emphasize the value of incorporating flywheel energy storage systems into future vehicles designed for taxicab use.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 5712494
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-81-3071; CONF-811212-2; ON: DE82002371
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 4. international conference on alternative energy sources, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 14 Dec 1981
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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FLYWHEEL-POWERED VEHICLES
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LIFE-CYCLE COST
TAXICABS
OPERATION
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE
FLYWHEELS
FUEL ECONOMY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
NEW YORK CITY
AUTOMOBILES
COST
ECONOMICS
ENERGY STORAGE
ENGINES
HEAT ENGINES
MECHANICAL ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
NEW YORK
NORTH AMERICA
STORAGE
USA
VEHICLES
330500* - Advanced Propulsion Systems- Flywheel Propulsion