Dinodimos, Nicolaos (2015) Feasibility Study of Using Electric Vehicles for Game Viewing in South Africa. Masters thesis, University of south Afrrica.
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Abstract
The purpose of the feasibility study was to analyze the energy use of a battery electric vehicle (BEV), by using a vehicle having the parameters of a typical sedan, and with electric components hypothetically included. Its energy usage was then compared with the energy usage of other vehicle technologies presently available, and ultimately the findings were used to determine the suitability of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) for recreational use in South African game reserves. The possible application of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in South African game reserves, was researched in terms of energy usage and energy costs compared to other vehicle technologies. Calculations were made of the forces acting on a vehicle driving through the different routes and terrains, based on actual existing routes found in the Kruger National Park. These forces were then translated into fuel, or energy consumption, and subsequently fuel, and energy prices. The entire exercise was performed on alternative vehicle technologies in a hypothetical scenario.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Martin Lucas Mkoba |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Jan 2017 08:30 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Jan 2017 08:54 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/1183 |
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