Optimizing battery sizes of plug-in hybrid and extended range electric vehicles for different user types

Martin Redelbach, Enver Doruk Özdemir and Horst E. Friedrich

Energy Policy, 2014, vol. 73, issue C, 158-168

Abstract: There are ambitious greenhouse gas emission (GHG) targets for the manufacturers of light duty vehicles. To reduce the GHG emissions, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and extended range electric vehicle (EREV) are promising powertrain technologies. However, the battery is still a very critical component due to the high production cost and heavy weight. This paper introduces a holistic approach for the optimization of the battery size of PHEVs and EREVs under German market conditions. The assessment focuses on the heterogeneity across drivers, by analyzing the impact of different driving profiles on the optimal battery setup from total cost of ownership (TCO) perspective.

Keywords: Electric driving range; Driving profiles; Total cost of ownership (TCO) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2014.05.052

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