Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2023, 25(1):B22-B33 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2023.004

Influence of Traffic Conditions on the Energy Consumption of an Electric Vehicle

Adriana Skuza ORCID...*, Rafał Jurecki ORCID..., Emilia Szumska ORCID...
Department of Automotive Engineering and Transport, Faculty of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, Kielce University of Technology, Kielce, Poland

Traffic conditions are constantly changing when driving in urban areas. Depending on the hour the vehicle is moving, the drive is more or less smooth. The aim of this study is to determine how the traffic conditions affect the energy consumption of an electric vehicle. Simulations carried out in AVL Cruise software, based on real-world testing, were used to determine this issue. The methodology for conducting the research and performing the simulations is also described. The energy consumption of the vehicle, on each route and during the hours studied, was compared to each other based on the results from the simulation software. The results of the study showed that the influence of traffic conditions on the vehicle energy consumption is significant. Simulations have shown that the need for numerous stops and driving at low speeds requires increased energy consumption.

Keywords: electric vehicle, traffic conditions, energy consumption
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Received: May 6, 2022; Accepted: October 17, 2022; Prepublished online: November 9, 2022; Published: January 25, 2023  Show citation

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Skuza, A., Jurecki, R., & Szumska, E. (2023). Influence of Traffic Conditions on the Energy Consumption of an Electric Vehicle. Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina, 25(1), B22-33. doi: 10.26552/com.C.2023.004
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