Endurance Electric Vehicle Design and Development Considerations

Abstract

This paper provides a preliminary battery assessment mechanism to address the hypothetical ECO-America EV Challenge. Several battery parameters are discussed in relation to pack needs, in addition to vehicle and environmental considerations. An evaluation method is provided, with a vision based on success and a metric for battery evaluation for the ECO-America Challenge. Five in-house testing procedures are also provided to ensure battery pack conformance and functionality. Finally, five scenarios are discussed that would cause the current evaluation method and metric to be revised.