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Second-Generation Zinc-Air Powered Electric Minivans
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Two second-generation Zinc-Air powered minivans are in development for Southern California Edison by Dreisbach ElectroMotive, Inc. (DEMI). These vehicles utilize two 52.2-kW-peak (70-hp-peak) drive motors in parallel, driving a conventional 3-speed Torqueflite™ transmission and the Chrysler minivan's conventional power steering and air conditioning.
The vehicles are equipped with electric heat and electric / vacuum power brakes. A 60-kWh Zinc-Air battery in conjunction with a 10-kWh NiCd load-leveling battery provides a peak power of 104.4-kW (140-hp, 120-kW electrical peak) and over 322 km (200 miles) range at 64 km/h (40 mph) while maintaining a 454 kg (1000 lb) payload capability.
The vehicles are equipped with on-board high-medium-low rate chargers which can accommodate a range of available recharge power feeds.
An electronic power coupler between the Zinc-Air and NiCd batteries optimizes load management of the electronic flywheel function to provide consistent acceleration performance down to 10% state of charge.
Mechanical and electrical design and construction details of the vehicles as well as actual road test data are detailed in this report.
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Cheiky, M., Danczyk, L., and Wehrey, M., "Second-Generation Zinc-Air Powered Electric Minivans," SAE Technical Paper 920448, 1992, https://doi.org/10.4271/920448.Also In
References
- Danczyk, L.G. Scheffler, R.L. Hobbs, R.S. “A High Performance Zinc-Air Powered Electric Vehicle” SAE paper # 911633 , Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exposition Portland, OR August 5-7 1991
- Cheiky, M.C. Danczyk, L.G. Scheffler, R.L. “Zinc-Air Powered Electric Vehicle Systems Integration Issues” SAE paper # 910249 , SAE International Congress and Exposition Detroit, MI February 25 March 1 1991
- Cheiky, M.C. Danczyk, L.G. Wehrey, M.C. “Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries in Electric Vehicle Applications” SAE paper # 901516 , Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exposition San Diego, CA August 13-16 1990
- Arellano, Maria “EPA Administrator, Arizona Governor on hand for Electric Vehicle Distance Record Announcement; Unveiling of New Electric Vehicle Technology” Arizona Public Service Company Phoenix, AZ September 18 1991
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