Estudio de factibilidad del uso de un auto eléctrico con baterías de plomo ácido en el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

Abstract

This research is to determine the feasibility of using an electric car with lead acid batteries in relation to the topographic conditions of the Metropolitan District of Quito (DMQ). The quantitative parameters that influence in the energy and mechanical performance were characterized. The tests and study of costs of operation and maintenance are analyzed in this investigation. The applied methodology is of experimental type since a protocol of tests was designed that allowed to operative the procedure to obtain results. For this purpose, the car was instrumented with the BMV - 702 monitoring equipment, which allowed obtaining the real - time values of the electric variables that intervene directly in the battery charge. Based on the study, it was concluded that the use of this car has limited energy performance for the topographic conditions of the DMQ due to its low autonomy that does not exceed 61 km and therefore should be used in short courses. From the economic point of view it is recommended to use them due to their low operating and maintenance costs when compared to internal combustion vehicles.