Drivers in San Juan County, which, is comprised of islands making for short distances on rural (low speed limits) roads, found that present day electric vehicle technology can work in certain applications. Today's EV technology can accomplish certain driving tasks. Providing recharge locations in the community proved essential of the peace of mind of the EV driver. Since heating and air conditioning represent electric loads whose reduces range, a moderate to warm year round climate is best for today's EV. Also, even limited solar recharging has been determined to improve battery pack life.


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    Title :

    United States Department of Energy's electric and hybrid vehicle site operator program. Final report, April 1991--September 1996


    Publication date :

    1997


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English