Autonomy of an EPAC in Mountainous Cities Under Different Assistance Modes using Energetic Macroscopic Representation

J. F. AMAYA; F. A. RUEDA; L. I. SILVA; A. BUCCIARELLI; J. SOLANO

Hanoi

Conferencia; 2019 IEEE Conference on Vehicular Power and Propulsion Systems; 2019

IEEE

This paper deals with the application of the energetic macroscopic representation (EMR) for autonomy studies of an electric assisted pedal cycle (EPAC). Multiple slope and speed profiles from conventional cycles users are used for EPAC simulations under different modes of electrical assistance. The results of the study show that the EPAC autonomy is strongly affected by the road gradient forces in mountainous terrains: autonomy in scenarios where the gradient is considered, is up to 50% less than scenarios without road gradient forces. The autonomy for EPACs must be redefined considering the location characteristics.