Energy Consumption Analysis of Electric Three Wheelers in Bangladesh

Awal, Md. Rezaul; Rahman, Mohammad Mahinur; Islam, Asad; Al-Hossain, Junaed; Khan, Md. Ziaur Rahman

doi:10.1109/peeiacon48840.2019.9071938

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“…E3Ws were first introduced in 2004 and were fully marketed by 2008, and around 1 million E3Ws are currently active in Bangladesh [15]. These vehicles play a significant role in transport for short distances and intra-city transport systems in almost all major and minor cities in Bangladesh.…”

Section: Prospects Of Electric Three-wheelers In Bangladeshmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Among them, 60 Volt is the most common. It is generally made of five 12-Volt batteries, commonly charged overnight around 10-12 h, and consumes an average of 8-11 kWh of electricity [15]. Generally, the three-wheeler off-board charger connects to a single-phase AC plug for slow nighttime charging.…”

Section: Battery Chargermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These vehicles are usually charged overnight and are likely to have a negative effect, as a significant amount of power is consumed in the charging process [20]. It has been observed in the Bangladesh power system that the timing peak load has shifted from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM over the years [15,71], as shown in Figure 7. Although there are many reasons for the increase in peak load, an increase in E3Ws connected to the grid for charging is one of the main reasons to be considered for raising peak load [20].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, integrating the E3Ws with the public transport sector brings about challenges raising concerns over sustainability. In the near past, the primary concern was the significant demand for electricity for charging purposes, which remains to date [15,16]. However, today, the focus has shifted toward the fact that these vehicles are prone to accidents, and the number of passengers suffering physical disability from the E3W vehicles is also increasing day by day [17].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There are research studies regarding the braking and suspension system of the E3Ws [18,19] and the frame design of these vehicles [11]. The authors of [15,16] show how overnight charging of E3W is likely to impose negative pressure on the national grid in terms of high-power requirements. Demand-side management proposes to mitigate such a problem [20].…”

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confidence: 99%

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With rapid urbanization and population growth, there has been a significant increase in the demand for public transport. Fossil-fuel-based internal combustion vehicles are increasingly fulfilling the transport demand and are creating negative impact on the environment. Electric three-wheeler (E3W) vehicles have better prospects in public transport in Bangladesh. The demand and usage of E3W vehicles are increasing rapidly because of their pollution-free and passenger-friendly services. However, there are many challenges, including vehicle stability, regulation, energy supply, battery disposal, etc. This paper discusses the prospects and challenges of the E3Ws in Bangladesh in terms of technological and environmental aspects. The paper addresses the issues of E3W, such as existing structural problems, inherent limitations, consequences of uncontrolled battery charging, and improper battery disposal. Potential solutions to tackle these challenges have been suggested for future sustainable transport in Bangladesh. An overview of existing policies regarding E3W in Bangladesh has been presented, and some recommendations have been made to facilitate the integration of E3Ws in the public transport domain. A review of the technologies can provide a base for strategic E3W policy for the next generation of sustainable transport policies and can help policymakers to frame strategies aiming for clean technology and sustainable development of the transportation system in Bangladesh.

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confidence: 99%