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10.9 Challenges of Electric Vehicles
1. The cost of EVs is high as compared to contemporary gasoline and
diesel cars. Recharging time of the batteries is high and research is
going on to reduce the recharge time. It takes hours to recharge the
batteries, which is more than the refueling time of gasoline and diesel vehicles.
2. Driving range of the EVs depending on the power of the batteries.
To date the driving range is limited and is around 100 miles in one
recharging.
3. Limited seating space availability as increase in the space will
increase load of the passengers affecting the driving range as
increased load puts stress on the battery performance and life.
4. Less customer acceptance and satisfaction. This is a marketing challenge as it will be a difficult task to change customer perception with
so many limitations of EVs and when other options that are far better than EVs are available in the market.
References
Brandt, D. D. 1992. Battery cycle testing of electric vehicle batteries and systems.
Journal of Power Sources 40:73–79.
Ehsani, M., Y. Gao, S. E. Gay, and A. Emadi. 2005. Modern electric, hybrid electric and fuel
cell vehicles., Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Ogura, M. 1997. Development of electric vehicles. JSAE Review 18:51–56.
Shukla, A. K., A. S. Arico, and V. Antonucci. 2001. Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Reviews 5:107–55.
Sivaramaiah, G., and V. R. Subramanian. 1992. An overview of the development of
lead/acid traction batteries for electric vehicles in India. Journal of Power Sources
38:165–70.
Wakefield, E. H. 1998. History of the electric automobile. Warrendale, PA: Society of
Automobile Engineers.
Alternative Fuels for Transportation
10.9 Challenges of Electric Vehicles
1. The cost of EVs is high as compared to contemporary gasoline and
diesel cars. Recharging time of the batteries is high and research is
going on to reduce the recharge time. It takes hours to recharge the
batteries, which is more than the refueling time of gasoline and diesel vehicles.
2. Driving range of the EVs depending on the power of the batteries.
To date the driving range is limited and is around 100 miles in one
recharging.
3. Limited seating space availability as increase in the space will
increase load of the passengers affecting the driving range as
increased load puts stress on the battery performance and life.
4. Less customer acceptance and satisfaction. This is a marketing challenge as it will be a difficult task to change customer perception with
so many limitations of EVs and when other options that are far better than EVs are available in the market.
References
Brandt, D. D. 1992. Battery cycle testing of electric vehicle batteries and systems.
Journal of Power Sources 40:73–79.
Ehsani, M., Y. Gao, S. E. Gay, and A. Emadi. 2005. Modern electric, hybrid electric and fuel
cell vehicles., Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Ogura, M. 1997. Development of electric vehicles. JSAE Review 18:51–56.
Shukla, A. K., A. S. Arico, and V. Antonucci. 2001. Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Reviews 5:107–55.
Sivaramaiah, G., and V. R. Subramanian. 1992. An overview of the development of
lead/acid traction batteries for electric vehicles in India. Journal of Power Sources
38:165–70.
Wakefield, E. H. 1998. History of the electric automobile. Warrendale, PA: Society of
Automobile Engineers.