http://foxct.com/2014/07/03/july-4th-travel-tips/ July 4th Travel Tips by Samantha Schoenfeld [2014/07/03]
If you are taking a road trip this holiday weekend make sure to plan ahead ... Temperature can greatly impact how far cars—especially electric ones—can travel. AAA research shows that an electric car that can drive 105 miles in 75 degree weather can only drive 69 miles in 95 degree—a 33 percent reduction. To protect your car ensure proper tire pressure, keep your car in a garage or in the shade, and cool the interior while the vehicle is plugged in to reduce the drain on the battery. Here is a map of electric vehicle charging stations throughout Connecticut and the surrounding area to plan your route accordingly: https://data.ct.gov/Transportation/Map-of-Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Stations/d2yg-9hwe ... [© foxct.com] ... http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/03/20/cold-sharply-cuts-range-of-electric-vehicles/6622979/ AAA: Range of electric cars cut in cold, hot weather Larry Copeland, USA TODAY March 20, 2014 The range of electric vehiclescan be greatly reduced, by up to 57% , depending on the temperature outside, auto club AAA says. The AAA Automotive Research Center in Southern California found that the average range of an electric car dropped 57% in very cold weather – at 20 degrees Fahrenheit – and by 33% in extreme heat, a temperature of 95 degrees. "We expected degradation in the range of vehicles in both cold and hot climates, but we did not expect the degradation we saw," said Greg Brannon, AAA's director of automotive engineering. AAA conducted a simulation to measure the driving range of three fully-electric vehicles – a 2013 Nissan Leaf, a 2012 Mitsubishi iMIEV and a 2014 Ford Focus Electric Vehicle – in cold, moderate and hot weather. It tested the vehicles for city driving to mimic stop-and-go traffic between December and January, fully charging each EV, and then "driving" each on a dynamometer in a climate-controlled room until the battery was fully exhausted. Brannon said two of the vehicles, the Mitsubishi and the Ford, were equipped with dedicated management of the battery temperature. "We were expecting that difference would yield differences in the optimal range of the vehicles in extreme temperatures," he said. "It did not." The likely reason: There's only once source of power in an electric vehicle – the battery. If battery power is being used to heat or cool the battery, it takes power away from the vehicle's range, he said. The average electric vehicle battery range for each full charge in AAA's test was 105 miles at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. That dropped 57% to 43 miles when the temperature was held steady at 20 degrees. Warm temperatures were not as stressful but still delivered a lower average of 69 miles per full charge at 95 degrees, AAA said. The three vehicles chosen were selected because they're the most widely available electric cars in the USA, Brannon said. "For most Americans, where a round-trip commute is less than 40 miles, the range of the vehicle will not be a problem," he said. "However, if the temperature dips down and you want to take a drive to grandma's house, you might want to think about a charging station along the way." Among AAA's recommendations: storing the electric car in a garage; monitoring recharge times in colder weather; preheating or cooling the car while it's plugged in to reduce battery drain, and using electric seat heaters to keep warm. USA TODAY was unable to reach the carmakers for comment. [© usatoday.com] ... http://www.theridgefieldpress.com/32499/summer-heat-takes-toll-on-electric-vehicle-mileage/ Summer heat takes toll on electric vehicle mileage By Fran Mayko, AAA July 6, 2014 Drivers of gas-powered vehicles may experience variations in miles per gallon, but a gas station is likely within easy reach. The recharging network for electric vehicles is less developed, making it critical for EV drivers to understand the impact of extreme temperatures on driving range. “Electric vehicles are growing in popularity because motorists enjoy the reduced fuel costs,” said John Paul, AAA Southern New England’s traffic safety manager. “However, EV drivers need to carefully monitor driving range in hot weather to be better prepared to alter plans if an additional charge is needed.” Electric vehicles are environmentally-friendly and have the added benefit of reducing dependence on imported oil because they use domestically produced energy. Recent evaluations by AAA, however, found that electric vehicle range can be reduced by an average of 33% when temperatures rise to 95 degrees. The study tested EVs on a dynamometer using the Environmental Protection Agency’s City Driving cycle which simulates stop-and-go traffic, consistent with EPA ratings listed on the window sticker. The average EV battery range in AAA’s test was 105 miles at 75 degrees, but dropped to 69 miles per full charge at 95 degrees. The AAA research was conducted with the Auto Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center. “Proper tire pressure can benefit EV mileage just as it does for gas vehicles,” said Paul. “Motorists also can keep their EV in the garage or the shade to reduce the internal temperature, and cool the interior while the vehicle is plugged in to reduce the drain on the battery.” ... 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