The results are given for FY 1979 of a national multilaboratory study of energy-storage propulsion systems for automobiles. The findings of the four participating panels are presented, including a technical and cost update for the energy-storage devices and resultant vehicles. In addition, an evaluation methodology is described for national energy and market impact, a manufacturing and service infrastructure study is introduced, and an examination is made of certain specialty markets. The 1979 study continues to project the energy-storage device characteristics and evaluates the resulting vehicles. The systems analyzed included several that were not considered in the 1978 work, and three that had not been previously evaluated: the short-range but high-performance all-electric vehicle; the hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered electric; and the advanced-battery eV, power boosted with an advanced-design, fiber-composite flywheel. (ERA citation 05:019096)


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    Energy Storage Systems for Automobile Propulsion. Volume 2. Detailed Report

    E. Behrin / J. Bolger / C. L. Hudson et al. | NTIS | 1977


    Energy Storage Systems for Automobile Propulsion: 1978 Study. 2. Detailed Report

    E. Behrin / C. J. Anderson / H. Bomelburg et al. | NTIS | 1978