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Small Electric Vehicles : An International View on Light Three- and Four-Wheelers.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ewert, Amelie.
Other Authors: Schmid, Stephan., Brost, Mascha., Davies, Huw., Vinckx, Luc.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Introducing SEVs
  • 1 Small Electric Vehicles-Benefits and Drawbacks for Sustainable Urban Development
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Mixed-Method-Approach
  • 3 Definition of Small Electric Vehicles
  • 4 Benefits and Obstacles Derived from SEVs
  • 4.1 Potential for Environmental Benefits
  • 4.2 Potentials for Land Use
  • 4.3 Safety as a Large Drawback
  • 4.4 Costs of SEVs
  • 5 Vision of SEVs
  • References
  • 2 Courses of Action for Improving the Safety of the Powered Cycle
  • Abstract
  • 1 How to Increase Bicycle Use and at the Same Time Reduce Casualties and Injuries Resulting from Bicycle Accidents
  • 2 EU Classification of Vehicles
  • 3 Use of the Bicycle Lane: Differences Between Countries
  • 4 Calculation of the Maximum Mass of a Powered Cycle
  • 5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 3 Velomobiles and Urban Mobility: Opportunities and Challenges
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Velomobile Characteristics
  • 3 Opportunities and Challenges
  • 4 Conclusion
  • References
  • 4 The UK Approach to Greater Market Acceptance of Powered Light Vehicles (PLVs)
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Background
  • 3 Path to System Transformation
  • 3.1 Case 1: Micromobility and the UK
  • 3.2 Case 2: Powered Light Vehicles for Freight and the UK
  • 4 Discussion
  • 5 Next Steps
  • References
  • Case Studies and Applications of SEVs
  • 5 The ELVITEN Project as Promoter of LEVs in Urban Mobility: Focus on the Italian Case of Genoa
  • Abstract
  • 1 The ELVITEN Project
  • 2 The Current Trend in the LEV Sector
  • 3 The Case Study of Genoa
  • 3.1 The ELVITEN Project in Genoa
  • 3.2 Focus on Genoa Data
  • 4 Conclusions: Challenges of LEVs
  • Acknowledgements
  • References.
  • 6 Small Electric Vehicles in Commercial Transportation: Empirical Study on Acceptance, Adoption Criteria and Economic and Ecological Impact on a Company Level
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Materials and Methods
  • 3 Results
  • 3.1 Results of the Online Survey: Diffusion of, Motives for and Barriers to the Use of SEVs
  • 3.2 Supplementary Findings from Interviews with Companies from Potentially SEV-Relevant Sectors
  • 3.3 Results from the In-Depth Interviews and Quantitative Analyses: Acceptance and Impact of SEVs for Micro-Hubs in the CEP Industry
  • 4 Summary and Conclusions
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • 7 An Energy Efficiency Comparison of Electric Vehicles for Rural-Urban Logistics
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Developments in Rural BEV Application
  • 1.2 Facility Test Environment in Heilbronn-Franconia Region
  • 2 Digital Prototypes and Simulated Driving Cycles
  • 2.1 Creating a Digital Mock-up
  • 2.2 CFD Based Roof Extension Development
  • 2.3 Driving Cycles for the Rural-Urban Use Case
  • 2.4 Simulation Model for Vehicle Drive Cycles
  • 3 Result Evaluation for Designs and Energy Consumption
  • 3.1 Enlargement of the Interior Space
  • 3.2 CFD Simulation Results
  • 3.3 Results of the Simulated Drive Cycles
  • 4 Conclusion
  • References
  • 8 Electrification of Urban Three-Wheeler Taxis in Tanzania: Combining the User's Perspective and Technical Feasibility Challenges
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Methods and Data Collection
  • 2.1 Data Collection
  • 2.2 Modelling of Vehicle and Power Train
  • 2.3 Modelling of Battery Storage and Charging Point Interdependency
  • 3 Results
  • 3.1 Economic Feasibility and Drivers' Acceptance of E-Mobility
  • 3.2 Drive Cycle
  • 3.3 Energy Demand
  • 3.4 Battery and Opportunity Charging Point Demand
  • 4 Conclusions
  • References
  • Impact Studies and Effects of SEV Deployment.
  • 9 Small Electric Vehicles (SEV)-Impacts of an Increasing SEV Fleet on the Electric Load and Grid
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Status Quo SEV and Grip Impact
  • 3 Method
  • 4 Case Study Stuttgart
  • 5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 10 Fields of Applications and Transport-Related Potentials of Small Electric Vehicles in Germany
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Materials and Methods
  • 2.1 Qualitative Expert Interviews
  • 2.2 Quantitative Data Analyses with the NHTS Mobility in Germany
  • 3 Results
  • 3.1 Feasible Transport Impacts and User Potentials of SEVs in Passenger Transport
  • 3.2 Feasible Transport Impacts and User Potentials of SEVs in Commercial Transport
  • 3.3 Feasible Applications and Business Models of SEVs
  • 4 Conclusions and Outlook
  • References
  • Vehicle Concepts and Technologies
  • 11 KYBURZ Small Electric Vehicles: A Case Study in Successful Deployment
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Methods
  • 3 Environmental Impact and Geography
  • 4 Urban Space Implications
  • 5 Commercial Efficiency
  • 6 Circular Economies
  • 7 Summary and Conclusions
  • References
  • 12 BICAR-Urban Light Electric Vehicle
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Main Features
  • 3 Cradle to Cradle Production
  • 4 User-Centred Layout Conception
  • 5 Frame and Structure
  • 6 Chassis
  • 7 Energy Management
  • 8 Conclusion
  • References
  • 13 Conception and Development of a Last Mile Vehicle for Urban Areas
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Methodical Approach
  • 3 Field Study, Use Cases, and Vehicle Requirements
  • 4 Draft Designs, Evaluation, and Conceptual Component Design
  • 5 Prototyping
  • 5.1 Vehicle Design and Characteristics
  • 5.2 Key Characteristic-Vehicle Integration
  • 6 Summary and Outlook
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • 14 Development of the Safe Light Regional Vehicle (SLRV): A Lightweight Vehicle Concept with a Fuel Cell Drivetrain.
  • Abstract
  • 1 Safe Light Regional Vehicle Concept (SLRV)
  • 2 Concept of the Car Body
  • 3 Testing of the Car Body
  • 3.1 Experimental Set-Up and Implementation
  • 3.2 Crash-Test Facility at the DLR Institute of Vehicle Concepts
  • 3.3 Pole Crash Test Implementation
  • 3.4 Experimental Set-Up for Frontal Crash Test
  • 4 Results of the Front Crash Test
  • 4.1 Behaviour of the Passenger Compartment in the Frontal Crash Test
  • 4.2 Drivetrain of the SLRV
  • 4.3 Installation of the Operable Research Vehicle
  • References.

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