On-Road Test and Evaluation of the GM Griffon Electric Van

Detroit Edison is conducting a multi-year over-the-road evaluation of the General Motors Griffon electric van as part of the U.S. Department of Energy--Electric Vehicle Site Operations Program. This paper describes the results obtained during the period from December 1984 through June 1989. Overall vehicle and battery performance is discussed in terms of driver acceptance, acceleration, range, energy consumption and maintenance requirements.