TEST AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE BEDFORD CF ELECTRIC VAN

The Bedford Van was tested in test track, chassis dynamometer, and urban-road settings. Vehicle dc energy consumption and driving range were measured on the SAE J227a C schedule driving cycle, the TVA urban driving route, and at constant speeds. Other tests measured the top speed, maximum acceleration, hill climbing, and braking performance of the vehicle. This report presents test results, data on vehicle operating characteristics, descriptions of the vehicle and components, and information on reliability during the test period.

• Corporate Authors:

  Tennessee Valley Authority

  Division of Energy Demonstrations and Technology
  Chattanooga, TN  United States 
• Authors:
  • Driggans, R L
  • Whitehead, G D
  • Buffett, R K
• Publication Date: 1985-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 87 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceleration (Mechanics); Braking performance; Electric vehicles; Energy consumption; Motor vehicles; Reliability; Speed; Traffic speed; Vans; Vehicle tests
• Old TRIS Terms: Climbing performance
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00457124
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: TVA/PE/EDT-85/11
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 9:39PM