Research on e-transport energy consumption and mobile power source capacity optimization evaluating regenerative energy

Abstract

As the world moves towards CO2 emissions reduction the creation of alternative means of transport primary energy forms. One of the promising energy forms — electric, effectively transferred to mechanical energy by electric motors. Problem analysis of regenerative energy usage for total energy consumption is performed and selected as research object. Experiment was performed implementing e-transport driving tests, while measuring and logging devices' data is collected and analyzed. Calculations of energy consumptions were performed. This paper provides heavy electrical vehicle energy consumption analysis. The battery capacity optimization performed taking into account specified route and impact on energy consumption was estimated. In comparison to internal combustion engine, electric motor can operate in generator mode. This allows the vehicle's kinetic energy to be stored in a battery and used afterwards.