Feasibility study for converting the Chevrolet Aveo 1.5L vehicle to electric propulsion technology [Estudio de viabilidad para conversión del vehículo Chevrolet Aveo 1.5L a tecnología de propulsión eléctrica]
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vehicle conversion, electric propulsion, energy efficiency, . (Source: UNESCO Thesaurus).Abstract
The conversion of internal combustion vehicles to electric propulsion represents a viable strategy for reducing pollutant emissions and optimising the energy efficiency of urban transport. This study analyses the technical and economic conversion of an Aveo 1.5L vehicle using experimental methodology and modelling in MATLAB. Specific components were selected, including a MOTIVE MV275 synchronous electric motor, a 20 kWh battery system, and a TM4 NEURO 200 control unit. The dynamic analysis was carried out on a 15 km urban-rural route with maximum gradients of 45 degrees in Ecuadorian Andean conditions. The results show energy consumption of 15 kWh/100 km compared to 8 litres/100 km for the original vehicle, representing a significant improvement in efficiency. The total conversion investment is $10,250 USD, with operating costs of $18/100 km versus $10/100 km for fossil fuel.
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