EV Range: Optimization in the Pursuit of Consumer Acceptance
Recent consumer surveys indicate that range anxiety remains a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). In response, car manufacturers, have been consistently introducing new models equipped with larger batteries to achieve increased driving ranges. However, it's important to recognize that increasing battery size alone does not necessarily translate into range. Factors such as aerodynamic, weight, rolling resistance, and drivetrain efficiency are equally crucial for both the fuel efficiency of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the driving range of EVs.
