BEDFORD VAN COASTDOWN ANALYSIS

Coastdown data for the Bedford electric van are presented. The data were analyzed to determine the rolling resistance (axle shafts were removed) and aerodynamic drag as a function of velocity. A standard (corrected to standard atmosphere conditions, no wind, and no grade) coastdown has been computed using the rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag as determined from the experimental data. Plots of the vehicle velocity versus time, horsepower versus velocity, and energy consumption versus velocity are presented. Recommendations, applicable to other vehicle for future coastdown tests, are included.

• Corporate Authors:

  EG and G Idaho, Incorporated

  P.O. Box 1625
  Idaho Falls, ID  United States  83401
• Authors:
  • Venhuizen, J R
• Publication Date: 1985-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 51 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Drag; Electric vehicles; Energy consumption; Horsepower; Rolling resistance; Time; Vans; Velocity
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451651
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Energy Research Abstracts
• Report/Paper Numbers: EGG-SE-6840
• Contract Numbers: AC07-7GID01570
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 9:12PM