Preliminary power train design for a state-of-the-art electric vehicle. Volume 1 (of 2 volumes)

The objectives of the study were to prepare a preliminary design of a power train for a state-of-the-art 4-passenger electric vehicle capable of operating at highway speeds using conventional lead-acid batteries and to predict the expected performance with emphasis on maximizing range and overall system efficiency on the SAE J227a Schedule D driving cycle.