MODERN ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLES LEARNING FROM IN-SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Initial research on electric vehicles led to the development of a 1-tonne payload electric van based on the Bedford CF. Appropriate choice of fleet- users, together with the support of a specialist service unit has resulted in very considerable and successful operator experience being gained, particularly through participation in the 'London goes electric' scheme. This has proved that the Lucas vehicles perform their required duties with adequate reliability, and they are liked by drivers. Several problems have arisen in service and these have led to modifications to the drive systems or are the subject of continuing development work. Practical experience is essential for the development of a successful drive system and further trials will continue in order that more operators will be able to evaluate the Lucas electric drive system. (Author/TRRL)

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0724356169
• Supplemental Notes:
  • EVE 80: Electric Vehicle Exposition Conference Papers. Electric Vehicle Exposition, Adelaide 26-29 August, 1980.
• Corporate Authors:

  South Australia Department of Transport, Australia

  G.P.O. Box 1443
  Adelaide, South Australia 5001,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • Harding, G G
• Conference:
  • EVE 80: Electric Vehicle Exposition Conference Papers. Electric Vehicle Exposition, Adelaide 26-29 August, 1980.
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 355-377

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Conferences; Delivery vehicles; Demonstration projects; Driving; Electric batteries; Electric vehicles; Energy conservation; Light trucks; Prototypes; Reliability; Tests; Vehicle performance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Modifications
• ITRD Terms: 1315: Battery; 8525: Conference; 1234: Delivery vehicle; 1855: Driving (veh); 1282: Electric vehicle; 212: Energy conservation; 9048: Modification; 9109: Prototype; 6255: Test
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Energy; Environment; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00361116
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 0 7243 5616 9
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jul 30 1982 12:00AM