VERIFICATION TEST OF THE BATTRONIC MINI VAN

The Battronic Mini Van Model M065MLB, an electric two-passenger multipurpose van, was tested at MERADCOM to verify conformity to the Department of Energy Performance Standards for Demonstrations, published in the Federal Register, 30 May 1978, Part V. The Battronic Mini Van is manufactured in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, by Battronic, Inc. It is powered by two 56-volt lead-acid batteries that are connected to the motor through an SCR control actuated by a foot pedal to control motor speed. The 42-horsepower motor drives the rear wheels through a direct drive to the differential. Regenerative braking is provided. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Army Mobility Equipment Research and Development Command

  Fort Belvoir, VA  United States 
• Authors:
  • Dowgiallo, EJJ
  • Snellings, I R
  • Blake, W H
• Publication Date: 1980-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 25 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Braking; Delivery service; Demonstration projects; Electric batteries; Electric power; Electric vehicles; Electrical systems; Ground vehicles; Lead acid batteries; Propulsion; Regenerators; Road tests; Test facilities; Vans
• Uncontrolled Terms: Miniaturization; Regeneration
• Old TRIS Terms: Demonstration
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I95: Vehicle Inspection;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00326713
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: MERADCOM-2303
• Contract Numbers: DOE-IAA-EC-77A311042
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 18 1981 12:00AM