Small Electric Vehicles : An International View on Light Three- and Four-Wheelers

• Autore: Ewert Amelie
• Pubblicazione: Springer Nature, 2021; Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2021; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (193 pages)
• Disciplina: 629.2293
• Soggetto topico: Power generation & distribution; Automotive technology & trades; Highway & traffic engineering
• Soggetto non controllato: Transportation; Automotive Engineering; Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering; Light vehicles; small electric vehicles; SEV; light electric vehicles; three-wheeler; Open access; Electrical engineering; Automotive technology & trades; Automotive (motor mechanic) skills; Highway & traffic engineering
• Altri autori: SchmidStephan BrostMascha DaviesHuw (Huw Charles) VinckxLuc
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Introducing SEVs -- 1 Small Electric Vehicles-Benefits and Drawbacks for Sustainable Urban Development -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Mixed-Method-Approach -- 3 Definition of Small Electric Vehicles -- 4 Benefits and Obstacles Derived from SEVs -- 4.1 Potential for Environmental Benefits -- 4.2 Potentials for Land Use -- 4.3 Safety as a Large Drawback -- 4.4 Costs of SEVs -- 5 Vision of SEVs -- References -- 2 Courses of Action for Improving the Safety of the Powered Cycle -- Abstract -- 1 How to Increase Bicycle Use and at the Same Time Reduce Casualties and Injuries Resulting from Bicycle Accidents -- 2 EU Classification of Vehicles -- 3 Use of the Bicycle Lane: Differences Between Countries -- 4 Calculation of the Maximum Mass of a Powered Cycle -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Velomobiles and Urban Mobility: Opportunities and Challenges -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Velomobile Characteristics -- 3 Opportunities and Challenges -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 4 The UK Approach to Greater Market Acceptance of Powered Light Vehicles (PLVs) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 Path to System Transformation -- 3.1 Case 1: Micromobility and the UK -- 3.2 Case 2: Powered Light Vehicles for Freight and the UK -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Next Steps -- References -- Case Studies and Applications of SEVs -- 5 The ELVITEN Project as Promoter of LEVs in Urban Mobility: Focus on the Italian Case of Genoa -- Abstract -- 1 The ELVITEN Project -- 2 The Current Trend in the LEV Sector -- 3 The Case Study of Genoa -- 3.1 The ELVITEN Project in Genoa -- 3.2 Focus on Genoa Data -- 4 Conclusions: Challenges of LEVs -- Acknowledgements -- References. ; 6 Small Electric Vehicles in Commercial Transportation: Empirical Study on Acceptance, Adoption Criteria and Economic and Ecological Impact on a Company Level -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Results of the Online Survey: Diffusion of, Motives for and Barriers to the Use of SEVs -- 3.2 Supplementary Findings from Interviews with Companies from Potentially SEV-Relevant Sectors -- 3.3 Results from the In-Depth Interviews and Quantitative Analyses: Acceptance and Impact of SEVs for Micro-Hubs in the CEP Industry -- 4 Summary and Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 7 An Energy Efficiency Comparison of Electric Vehicles for Rural-Urban Logistics -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Developments in Rural BEV Application -- 1.2 Facility Test Environment in Heilbronn-Franconia Region -- 2 Digital Prototypes and Simulated Driving Cycles -- 2.1 Creating a Digital Mock-up -- 2.2 CFD Based Roof Extension Development -- 2.3 Driving Cycles for the Rural-Urban Use Case -- 2.4 Simulation Model for Vehicle Drive Cycles -- 3 Result Evaluation for Designs and Energy Consumption -- 3.1 Enlargement of the Interior Space -- 3.2 CFD Simulation Results -- 3.3 Results of the Simulated Drive Cycles -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Electrification of Urban Three-Wheeler Taxis in Tanzania: Combining the User's Perspective and Technical Feasibility Challenges -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods and Data Collection -- 2.1 Data Collection -- 2.2 Modelling of Vehicle and Power Train -- 2.3 Modelling of Battery Storage and Charging Point Interdependency -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Economic Feasibility and Drivers' Acceptance of E-Mobility -- 3.2 Drive Cycle -- 3.3 Energy Demand -- 3.4 Battery and Opportunity Charging Point Demand -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Impact Studies and Effects of SEV Deployment. ; 9 Small Electric Vehicles (SEV)-Impacts of an Increasing SEV Fleet on the Electric Load and Grid -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Status Quo SEV and Grip Impact -- 3 Method -- 4 Case Study Stuttgart -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 10 Fields of Applications and Transport-Related Potentials of Small Electric Vehicles in Germany -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Qualitative Expert Interviews -- 2.2 Quantitative Data Analyses with the NHTS Mobility in Germany -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Feasible Transport Impacts and User Potentials of SEVs in Passenger Transport -- 3.2 Feasible Transport Impacts and User Potentials of SEVs in Commercial Transport -- 3.3 Feasible Applications and Business Models of SEVs -- 4 Conclusions and Outlook -- References -- Vehicle Concepts and Technologies -- 11 KYBURZ Small Electric Vehicles: A Case Study in Successful Deployment -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods -- 3 Environmental Impact and Geography -- 4 Urban Space Implications -- 5 Commercial Efficiency -- 6 Circular Economies -- 7 Summary and Conclusions -- References -- 12 BICAR-Urban Light Electric Vehicle -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Main Features -- 3 Cradle to Cradle Production -- 4 User-Centred Layout Conception -- 5 Frame and Structure -- 6 Chassis -- 7 Energy Management -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 13 Conception and Development of a Last Mile Vehicle for Urban Areas -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodical Approach -- 3 Field Study, Use Cases, and Vehicle Requirements -- 4 Draft Designs, Evaluation, and Conceptual Component Design -- 5 Prototyping -- 5.1 Vehicle Design and Characteristics -- 5.2 Key Characteristic-Vehicle Integration -- 6 Summary and Outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 14 Development of the Safe Light Regional Vehicle (SLRV): A Lightweight Vehicle Concept with a Fuel Cell Drivetrain. ; Abstract -- 1 Safe Light Regional Vehicle Concept (SLRV) -- 2 Concept of the Car Body -- 3 Testing of the Car Body -- 3.1 Experimental Set-Up and Implementation -- 3.2 Crash-Test Facility at the DLR Institute of Vehicle Concepts -- 3.3 Pole Crash Test Implementation -- 3.4 Experimental Set-Up for Frontal Crash Test -- 4 Results of the Front Crash Test -- 4.1 Behaviour of the Passenger Compartment in the Frontal Crash Test -- 4.2 Drivetrain of the SLRV -- 4.3 Installation of the Operable Research Vehicle -- References.
• Sommario/riassunto: This edited open access book gives a comprehensive overview of small and lightweight electric three- and four-wheel vehicles with an international scope. The present status of small electric vehicle (SEV) technologies, the market situation and main hindering factors for market success as well as options to attain a higher market share including new mobility concepts are highlighted. An increased usage of SEVs can have different impacts which are highlighted in the book in regard to sustainable transport, congestion, electric grid and transport-related potentials. To underline the effects these vehicles can have in urban areas or rural areas, several case studies are presented covering outcomes of pilot projects and studies in Europe. A study of the operation and usage in the Global South extends the scope to a global scale. Furthermore, several concept studies and vehicle concepts on the market give a more detailed overview and show the deployment in different applications.
• Titolo autorizzato: Small Electric Vehicles
• ISBN: 3-030-65843-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910473447903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II