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Inductively coupled power systems for electric vehicles: a fourth dimension

Abstract

There are three traditional methods of supplying energy to electric vehicles. The inductively coupled roadway power system is a fourth method that adds important new dimensions to electric-vehicle capabilities. It efficiently transfers power to moving vehicles without physical contact, freeing the electric vehicle from most of the applicational constraints imposed by the other three methods. The single power conductor in the roadway carries several hundred amperes of alternating current. The current causes a weak magnetic flux to circulate through the air above it when a vehicle's power pickup is not present. When a vehicle's pickup is suported over the inductor, a more intense flux circulates through the steel cores in the road and in the pickup. Applications, electrical safety, and present status of the technology are discussed in the paper presented at the St. Louis EXPO '80.
Authors:
Publication Date:
Sep 01, 1980
Product Type:
Journal Article
Reference Number:
EDB-81-001584
Resource Relation:
Journal Name: Electr. Veh. Dev.; (United Kingdom)
Subject:
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES; POWER SUPPLIES; TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT; ELECTRIC POWER; EVALUATION; INDUCTION; PERFORMANCE; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; ROADS; TESTING; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; POWER; VEHICLES; 330300* - Advanced Propulsion Systems- Electric-Powered Systems; 320203 - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Transportation- Land & Roadway
OSTI ID:
7084800
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Journal ID: CODEN: EVDED
Submitting Site:
TIC
Size:
Pages: 26-27
Announcement Date:
Dec 01, 1980

Citation Formats

Bolger, J G. Inductively coupled power systems for electric vehicles: a fourth dimension. United Kingdom: N. p., 1980. Web.
Bolger, J G. Inductively coupled power systems for electric vehicles: a fourth dimension. United Kingdom.
Bolger, J G. 1980. "Inductively coupled power systems for electric vehicles: a fourth dimension." United Kingdom.
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