This study analyzes the missions of urban household second cars to determine the range specifications for electric vehicles (EVs) to effectively perform these missions. The approach adopted is a detailed analysis of the 1977 National Personal Transportation Survey (NPTS). The data in the NPTS were divided into four categories depending on whether the travel day was a weekday or a weekend and whether or not there were any work trips. Detailed analysis of the four categories indicate that the ranges needed to satisfy at least 25%, 50%, and 75% of urban multicar households are 50, 60, and 75 miles, respectively. (ERA citation 08:023883)
Mission Analysis of Second Cars to Determine Electric-Vehicle Suitability
1982
7 pages
Report
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English
A Mission Analysis of "Second" Cars to Determine Electric Vehicle Suitability
Automotive engineering | 1982
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