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Improvement and Investigation of the Requirements for Electric Vehicles by the use of HVAC Modeling

Hansjörg Kapeller, Dominik Dvorak, Dragan Šimić

Abstract


Current activities in the field of vehicle electrification offer a great potential for contributing to climate change mitigation by reducing anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Beyond the environmental strain, there is an economic one, too. It is therefore crucial for the European automotive industry to exploit not only the environmental benefits, but also the business opportunities, which come from the transition from conventional fuel powered to electrified vehicles. To capture these opportunities, electric vehicles must deliver better performance at a lower price, overcoming the constraints that are currently limiting their mass-market uptake. This paper presents the approach of the research and innovation action H2020 project QUIET to meet these stringent requirements by developing an improved and energy efficient electric vehicle with an increased driving range under real world driving conditions. This is achieved by exploiting the synergies of a technology portfolio in the areas of: user centric design with enhanced passenger comfort and safety, lightweight materials with enhanced thermal insulation properties, and optimised vehicle energy management.

 

Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2021-02-01-07

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Keywords


Environmental- and Economic Benefits; Increased Driving Range; User Centric Design; Lightweight Materials; Vehicle Energy Management.

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