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Electric vehicle development

Journal Article · · Automot. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States)
OSTI ID:7339833
Recent technological advances in electric-powered vehicles are reviewed. Although the electric battery remains the limiting factor, vehicle range can be improved by reducing the peak current drains during acceleration, by semiconductor interrupted control methods, and by regenerative braking. Lead-acid batteries and nickel-cadmium batteries are compared, and hybrid systems with flywheels are considered. Performance test results for an experimental impact passenger car are given. (PMA)
OSTI ID:
7339833
Journal Information:
Automot. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Automot. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 84:8; ISSN AUEGB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English