The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) conducts fleet data collection and analysis activities for advanced technology vehicles, including Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), as part of the US DOE's Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA). In 2009, data collection began for the Technology Acceleration and Deployment Activity (TADA) for which INL is conducting the data analysis and reporting. The Technology Acceleration and Deployment Activity includes twenty-one Ford Escape PHEVs operated by various fleets throughout the world. Data is collected from all twenty-one vehicles during driving and charging in order to understand the operation of the vehicle as well as the vehicle operator behavior. The Technology Acceleration and Deployment Activity vehicle demonstration project has shown continued petroleum reduction through advances in vehicle technologies. This is demonstrated by the data, analysis and results from over 500,000 miles of operation of twenty-one Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-ins over a three year period as well as baseline vehicle testing over EPA drive cycles. While baseline testing defines the PHEV hardware and software capabilities, other factors need to be considered to enable the customer to take full advantage of this technology and optimize their vehicle's performance. Driving and charging patterns have been identified as impacting energy consumption and underscore the need for infrastructure upgrades to enable regular and frequent charging. In addition, driving style, ambient temperature, available onboard electrical energy, route type, and accessory usage have been identified as substantially influencing energy consumption and fuel economy. The Escape PHEV advanced research fleet delivers the best fuel economy with frequent and complete battery charging, mid-range trips, and moderate operating temperatures. When assessing the impact of PHEVs on fuel dependence, factors which maximize CD mode operation and minimize ancillary energy consumption need to be taken into consideration.
Ford Escape PHEV on-road results from US DOE's technology acceleration and deployment activity
EVS, Electric Vehicle Symposium, 26 ; 2299-2307
2012
9 Seiten, 16 Bilder, 4 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Fahrzeugtest , Datenanalyse , EPA-Fahrzyklus , Plug-in-Hybridfahrzeug , Betriebseigenschaft , Energieverbrauch , Arbeitstemperatur , Umgebungstemperatur , elektrische Energie , Fahrzeugflotte , Lithiumbatterie , Wirtschaftlichkeit , Fahrerverhalten , Datenerfassung , Batterieaufladung , Kraftstoffeinsparung , Zubehör , zusätzliche Ausstattung