A theoretical and experimental investigation into the use of elastomers as the energy storage element of a regenerative braking system for urban vehicles was carried out. This work culminated in the preliminary design of a complete full-scale system, the prediction of its performance and efficiency, the specification of its control system with the required actuators and sensors, and an analysis of its possible failure modes. The results indicate that such a system could be constructed from materials and components requiring neither new technology nor major development. Incorporation of the system would result in a savings of prime energy required at the drive line of at least 18% for the EPA Urban Driving Cycle, and would be cost effective if it can be manufactured and sold at less than about 12% of the selling price of the vehicle for which it is intended. (ERA citation 06:005003)
Feasibility of an Elastomeric Regenerative Braking System for Automotive Applications. Phase I. Final Report
1979
304 pages
Report
No indication
English
Road Transportation , Engine Studies, Energy Related , Automobiles , Elastomers , Electric-powered vehicles , Regenerative braking , Control systems , Design , Economic analysis , Efficiency , Electrochemical cells , Energy conservation , Energy storage , Failures , Feasibility studies , Federal test procedure , Flywheels , Performance , Specifications , Urban areas , ERDA/320203 , ERDA/330300 , ERDA/250500 , ERDA/250900
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