PERFORMANCE TESTING OF THE EXTENDED-RANGE (HYBRID) ELECTRIC G VAN. IN: ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

This paper presents the results of performance characterization testing of the extended-range Conceptor G Van electric vehicle (EV). Testing was performed at the Electrotek Electric Vehicle Test Facility (EVTF) as part of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)/Electrotek EV Program. A 7-kW Onan gasoline engine/generator (E/G) set was retrofitted into the vehicle by McKee Engineering of Lake Zurich, Illinois. It was found that use of the E/G increased driving range significantly for all cases. Additional tests were performed to determine the dc energy consumption of the XREV over the C cycle and at various constant speeds. Data is presented which includes driving test results as well as calculated costs for different combinations of electric and gasoline operation.