Study on improving electric vehicle drive range using solar energy

Hussin, Mohamad Azlan; Abdalla, Ahmed N.; Ishak, Ruhaizad; Abdullah, Raihanah; Ali, Zailini Mohd

doi:10.1109/inecce.2011.5953909

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“…The existing solar panel which can be mounted on the top of vehicle has a capacity to produce 125 W per hour. At least 3 solar panels can be used with the existing dimension of EV [46]. As we know solar power produced by solar panels are DC which can be directly stored in batteries which will result in a large range per charge.…”

Section: Solar-powered Electric Vehiclementioning

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Overview of Electric Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges with Smart Grid

Gupta

Saurav

et al. 2020

Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering

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EV uses electricity as a fuel and converts it into kinetic energy, which is required for running the vehicle. The electricity can be extracted either from a battery or renewable sources of energy. EV has many advantages such as high performance, high response, no noise, low maintenance and driving cost, highly safe, and there is no need of fuel tanks, carburetor, and smog controllers in them. EVs are not new, although they were around us since the 1800 s. At that time out of 4200 vehicles, 38% were EVs but due to low cost gasoline fuel, evolution, and development of electric starter for gasoline engine, the interest in EV declined. Gasoline vehicles are easy to operate due to electric starter which curb the need for hand crank for starting the engine and due to which most of the electric car manufacturer stopped their production [1]. EV has come into limelight due to the problem of environmental hazards related to the conventional vehicle. The first ever made EV was developed by 'Anyos Jedlik' in 1828. In early 1980s, EV activity again rose but with the development of plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), the interest in pure EV again decline. In 2003, T (an automobile company) launched its first pure EV "Tesla roadster." Tesla overcome all the challenges of EV such as they use lithium-ion battery to power the vehicles, and the problem of short range is also overcome to some extent. Some issues related to EV development are: profit determination becomes uncertain considering the high capital cost and uncertainties in policies related to EV production. The government has made various comments about their thoughts for EV but nothing has been put down to policies. This discourages the investment industries. Cost of the EV is also an issue of concern [2]. There is a need for lowering the operating cost of the EVs by optimal usage of the renewable energy resource with the help of a microgrid. A

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Overview of Electric Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges with Smart Grid

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Saurav

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Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering

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“…SPV integration not only offers an eco-friendly charging alternative but also eases grid load for EVs [6]. This study concentrates on solar photovoltaic integration into electric vehicle charging setups, highlighting intelligent energy management's importance [7,8,9]. The research explores the installation of solar panels atop EVs to harness solar power.…”

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Optimizing Electric Vehicle Range through Integrating Rooftop Solar on Vehicle

Eragamreddy,

Naik

2024

IJEER

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This paper includes the research work to investigate the optimization of electric vehicle (EV) range by integrating rooftop solar panels onto the vehicle. The primary motivation stems from the increasing power demand for EV charging, requiring substantial grid electricity production. The paper explores the installation of rooftop solar panels to augment the EV range with a single full charge, reducing the dependence on the grid. The simulations are conducted using MATLAB modeling, optimizing solar and grid charging schedules based on solar irradiation data. The outcomes showcase a 1.44 kWh battery integration with an EV equipped with a 1 kW BLDC motor, weighing 800 kg, including payload. The installation of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (RTSPV) improved the range of the vehicle with 18.65%, energy consumption is increased with 15.5%, Cost savings in charging the battery is up to 15.5% and travel distance with full charge is increased up to 19.6%. This analysis is made with the reference drive cycle shown in the paper. While the integration of solar panels significantly extends the vehicle range, the research emphasizes the potential for sustainable charging practices to mitigate grid dependence and reduce emissions.

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Development of a solar-powered electric car model: Practical efficiency and performance analysis in the context of Maldives

Ahusan,

Nizam

2024

AIP Conference Proceedings

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Study on improving electric vehicle drive range using solar energy

Cited by 14 publications

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Overview of Electric Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges with Smart Grid

Overview of Electric Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges with Smart Grid

Optimizing Electric Vehicle Range through Integrating Rooftop Solar on Vehicle

Development of a solar-powered electric car model: Practical efficiency and performance analysis in the context of Maldives

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