A Photovoltaic and Wind-Powered Electric Vehicle with a Charge Equalizer

Darwin-Alexander Angamarca-Avendaño (), Carlos Flores-Vázquez and Juan-Carlos Cobos-Torres ()
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Darwin-Alexander Angamarca-Avendaño: Unidad Académica de Posgrado, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador
Carlos Flores-Vázquez: Unidad Académica de Posgrado, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador
Juan-Carlos Cobos-Torres: Unidad Académica de Posgrado, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 18, 1-27

Abstract: This research aims at proposing an alternative to improve the efficiency of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the context of electric mobility. A photovoltaic and wind hybrid energy system was installed in a Chok S2 electric vehicle. In addition, a charge equalization system was included to balance and maximize the performance of each of the EV’s five batteries connected in series. The results show a 20% improvement in vehicle efficiency after conducting tests on a 17 km Andean route. The photovoltaic system generated 535 W, while the wind system generated 135 W/s at a speed of 45 km/h. These findings highlight the potential of hybrid renewable energy systems to improve the efficiency and range of electric vehicles.

Keywords: electric vehicle; sustainability; energy efficiency; renewable energies; photovoltaic system; wind energy system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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