Analysis of On-Board Photovoltaics for a Battery Electric Bus and Their Impact on Battery Lifespan

Heavy-duty electric powertrains provide a potential solution to the high emissions and low fuel economy of trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles. However, the cost, weight, and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries limit the implementation of such vehicles. This paper proposes supplementing...

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Main Authors: Kevin R. Mallon, Francis Assadian, Bo Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/7/943