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Model-Based Optimization of Velocity Strategy for Lightweight Electric Racing Cars
Joint Authors
Targosz, Mirosław
Skarka, Wojciech
Przystałka, Piotr
Source
Journal of Advanced Transportation
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-20, 20 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The article presents a method for optimizing driving strategies aimed at minimizing energy consumption while driving.
The method was developed for the needs of an electric powered racing vehicle built for the purposes of the Shell Eco-marathon (SEM), the most famous and largest race of energy efficient vehicles.
Model-based optimization was used to determine the driving strategy.
The numerical model was elaborated in Simulink environment, which includes both the electric vehicle model and the environment, i.e., the race track as well as the vehicle environment and the atmospheric conditions.
The vehicle model itself includes vehicle dynamic model, numerical model describing issues concerning resistance of rolling tire, resistance of the propulsion system, aerodynamic phenomena, model of the electric motor, and control system.
For the purpose of identifying design and functional features of individual subassemblies and components, numerical and stand tests were carried out.
The model itself was tested on the research tracks to tune the model and determine the calculation parameters.
The evolutionary algorithms, which are available in the MATLAB Global Optimization Toolbox, were used for optimization.
In the race conditions, the model was verified during SEM races in Rotterdam where the race vehicle scored the result consistent with the results of simulation calculations.
In the following years, the experience gathered by the team gave us the vice Championship in the SEM 2016 in London.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Targosz, Mirosław& Skarka, Wojciech& Przystałka, Piotr. 2018. Model-Based Optimization of Velocity Strategy for Lightweight Electric Racing Cars. Journal of Advanced Transportation،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-20.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Targosz, Mirosław…[et al.]. Model-Based Optimization of Velocity Strategy for Lightweight Electric Racing Cars. Journal of Advanced Transportation No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-20.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Targosz, Mirosław& Skarka, Wojciech& Przystałka, Piotr. Model-Based Optimization of Velocity Strategy for Lightweight Electric Racing Cars. Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181156
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1181156