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A Photovoltaic and Wind-Powered Electric Vehicle with a Charge Equalizer

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  • Darwin-Alexander Angamarca-Avendaño

    (Unidad Académica de Posgrado, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador)

  • Carlos Flores-Vázquez

    (Unidad Académica de Posgrado, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador)

  • Juan-Carlos Cobos-Torres

    (Unidad Académica de Posgrado, Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador)

Abstract

This research aims at proposing an alternative to improve the efficiency of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the context of electric mobility. A photovoltaic and wind hybrid energy system was installed in a Chok S2 electric vehicle. In addition, a charge equalization system was included to balance and maximize the performance of each of the EV’s five batteries connected in series. The results show a 20% improvement in vehicle efficiency after conducting tests on a 17 km Andean route. The photovoltaic system generated 535 W, while the wind system generated 135 W/s at a speed of 45 km/h. These findings highlight the potential of hybrid renewable energy systems to improve the efficiency and range of electric vehicles.

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  • Darwin-Alexander Angamarca-Avendaño & Carlos Flores-Vázquez & Juan-Carlos Cobos-Torres, 2024. "A Photovoltaic and Wind-Powered Electric Vehicle with a Charge Equalizer," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-27, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:18:p:4665-:d:1481039
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    1. Ataur Rahman & Kyaw Myo Aung & Sany Ihsan & Raja Mazuir Raja Ahsan Shah & Mansour Al Qubeissi & Mohannad T. Aljarrah, 2023. "Solar Energy Dependent Supercapacitor System with ANFIS Controller for Auxiliary Load of Electric Vehicles," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(6), pages 1-23, March.
    2. Darwin-Alexander Angamarca-Avendaño & Jonnathan-Francisco Saquicela-Moncayo & Byron-Humberto Capa-Carrillo & Juan-Carlos Cobos-Torres, 2023. "Charge Equalization System for an Electric Vehicle with a Solar Panel," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(8), pages 1-18, April.
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