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Response of lead-acid batteries to chopper-controlled dischargeThe results of tests on an electric vehicle battery, using a simulated electric vehicle chopper-speed controller, show energy output losses up to 25 percent compared to constant current discharges at the same average current of 100 A. However, an energy output increase of 22 percent is noticed at the 200 A average level and 44 percent increase at the 300 A level using pulse discharging. Because of these complex results, electric vehicle battery/speed controller interactions must be considered in vehicle design.
Document ID
19790026084
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Cataldo, R. L.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: August 20, 1978
End Date: August 25, 1978
Accession Number
79A10097
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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