Analysis of Non-Tactical Vehicle Utilization at Fort Carson Colorado

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DOD) is considering integration of electric vehicles into its non-tactical vehicle (NTV) fleet to support efficiency goals and sustainable power initiatives. In order to identify the best vehicles for electrification, DOD needs to understand the duty cycles and daily operating patterns of NTVs on bases. A six-month data acquisition study was conducted on 24 NTVs at Fort Carson, CO using GPS data loggers to monitor a variety of vehicle types and uses. Information was extracted on usage time, distance, vehicle speed and geographic location in order to compare vehicle driving profiles. The regenerative energy recovery potential for specific duty cycles was also quantified through a cumulative assessment of the number and severity of deceleration events. Of the duty cycles analyzed, the work trucks at Fort Carson were judged to be the best electric vehicle candidates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA565620

Entities

People

  • Steven T. Eick
  • Thomas A. Smart

Organizations

  • United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Colorado
  • Data Acquisition
  • Department Of Defense
  • Efficiency
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Engineering
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Recovery
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tactical Vehicles
  • United States
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Space