TESTING AND EVALUATION OF JET ELECTRIC VEHICLE MODELS 600, 1000, AND 1000P. FINAL REPORT

The major purpose of this program is to test the performance and the economy of contemporary electric vehicle versus conventional internal combustion engine vehicle for delivery type industrial applications. The test data of these three different types of vehicles, compared to similar conventional internal combustions engine vehicles, operated at same locations and conditions, show that conventional vehicles have advantages over the electric vehicles have advantages over the electric vehicles and that as stated below: (a) total electric vehicle maintenance and energy cost is 58 cents/mile; and (b) total internal combustion engine vehicle maintenance and energy cost is 24 cents/mile. Other advantages and disadvantages are stated in the conclusions paragraph of this report.

• Corporate Authors:

  Army Tank-Automotive Command

  Warren, MI  United States  48090
• Authors:
  • Mekari, M H
• Publication Date: 1984-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 44 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefits; Delivery vehicles; Electric vehicles; Evaluation; Internal combustion engines; Maintenance management; Transportation disadvantaged persons; Vehicle maintenance; Vehicle performance; Vehicle tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Maintenance costs
• Old TRIS Terms: Disadvantage
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00390665
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOE/CS/55266-T1
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 1985 12:00AM