The preliminary results of simulated electric vehicle chopper controlled discharge of a Nickel/Zinc battery shows delivered energy increases of 5 to 25 percent compared to constant current discharges of the same average current. The percentage increase was a function of chopper frequency, the ratio of peak to average current, and the magnitude of the discharge current. Because the chopper effects are of a complex nature, electric vehicle battery/speed controller interaction must be carefully considered in vehicle design to optimize battery performance.
Response of nickel to zinc cells to electric vehicle chopper discharge waveforms
Elec. Vehicle Council Symp. 6, ; 1981 ; Baltimore, MD, United States
1981-01-01
Conference paper
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English
Effect Of Positive Pulse Charge Waveforms On Cycle Live Of Nickel-Zinc Cells
Automotive engineering | 1980
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