The development of electric vehicles in the near future is outlined, their general classification and problems of their use are given. The most common energy elements used to power electric traction electric motors are analyzed, their advantages and disadvantages are described. The analysis shows the most economical electric cars in 2018 and describes their traction and speed characteristics. The peculiarities of methodology for determining fuel economy for hybrid vehicles (PHEV - plugin hybrid electric vehicle) and for vehicles running on alternative fuel type (NGV-natural gas vehicle; FCV-fuel cell vehicle) are revealed and the possibility of its improvement is revealed. Methodological bases of estimation of fuel economy of electric vehicles are developed. This will allow potential buyers, owners or economists of the trucking companies to objectively estimate the equivalent fuel consumption and successfully choose one or the other brand of electric vehicle. An algorithm for determining the equivalent fuel economy of electric vehicles was developed and described taking into account the energy price policy for different countries of the world.It is concluded that lithiumion batteries have become the most widespread, as the feeding elements of electric vehicles. It is found that the equivalent fuel consumption is the most objective and informative, from the user's point of view, characterizing the use of electric vehicles compared to indicating the amount of energy (kWh) required to overcome 100 miles of travel. Using the proposed method, the equivalent fuel economy of these electric vehicles is calculated, the results are plotted against. It is established that for Ukraine, considering the cost of energy carriers, the use of electric vehicles is the most costeffective compared to other countries.
This study modelled an electric vehicle fire on the example of a Tesla Model S (USA) in a closed car park. Such fires pose an increased danger due to their rapid spread, the presence of a large number of vehicles, the release of toxic combustion products and heavy smoke. In fact, the rapid spread of a fire in a closed car park is caused by unreasonably small distances between vehicles. Thus, the purpose of the study was to determine the minimum fire protection distances due to an electric vehicle fire in a closed car park using the example of Tesla Model 3. For this purpose, the objects and their physical characteristics were described, input and environmental parameters were set, and a mathematical model of the dynamics of fire development was formed. This made it possible to establish the minimum fire protection distance during the free development time of 610 s for an electric vehicle fire in a closed car park, which is 10 m along the flank and 6 m along the front. The difference in fire protection distances on the flank and front is explained by the design features of the electric vehicle. That is, the flank area of the flame will be larger than the front of the burning electric vehicle, and therefore the heat radiation power will also be greater. The actual heat radiation power is the key factor affecting fire protection distances. The results of the study can be used in the design of various types of car parks and the safe placement of vehicles in them. Fire protection distances between cars in enclosed car parks can be taken into account by insurance companies when assessing the risk of damage to cars due to fires. And also by fire and rescue units involved in extinguishing such fires, to ensure the safety of rescuers
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