Near-term electric test vehicle ETV-2. Phase II. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6540193· OSTI ID:6540193

A unique battery-powered passenger vehicle has been developed that provides a significant improvement over conventional electric vehicle performance, particularly during stop-and-go driving. The vehicle is unique in two major respects: (1) the power system incorporates a flywheel that stores energy during regenerative braking and makes possible the acceleration capability needed to keep up with traffic without reducing range to unacceptable values; and (2) lightweight plastic materials are used for the vehicle unibody to minimize weight and increase range. These features were analyzed and demonstrated in an electric test vehicle, ETV-2. Characteristics of this vehicle are summarized. Information is presented on: vehicle design, fabrication, safety testing, and performance testing; power system design and operation; flywheel; battery pack performance; and controls and electronic equipment. (LCL)

• Research Organization: AiResearch Mfg. Co., Los Angeles, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76CS51213
• OSTI ID: 6540193
• Report Number(s): DOE/CE/51213-01
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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