Volvo is the most complete car manufacturers perform various tests on vehicles are made, especially the security aspect. Well, regarding the company's intention to produce electric cars, namely C30 Electric, various tests were carried out.
One of the interesting tests and greatly affect the performance of the battery is cold temperatures. For that Volvo electric car test at minus 20 degrees Celsius. Apparently, according to the company, which made electric cars can operate smoothly.
Described, the test temperatures below zero do because Volvo apply the same test criteria with conventional cars it makes. Especially for electric cars, some new test methods were developed so that the part being tested to reach 200 items.
"We must ensure, C30 Electricity still works fine when executed, parking lots and charge the battery on a variety of conditions, from normal to very cold temperatures and hot. Northern Sweden is the most fitting place to perform the test below zero degrees, "said Lennar Stegland, Special Director of Volvo Cars.
Volvo C30 tested with three temperature control system. First use of heating and cooling for the passenger. Secondly, the use of cooling and heating for the battery (if needed). Further, electric motors and "power electronics" or electronic control cooled using water.
Heating Bio-Ethanol
In this test, Volvo said, managed to create innovative solutions, which makes heating without sacrificing battery performance (mileage). For this, Volvo uses bio-ethanol heater mounted on the car. Tank used to carry 14.5 liter bio-ethanol.
Utilizing these heaters can also power from the battery. In electric mode, immersion heaters used to warm air in cold temperatures. "Motorists can memogram and thermostat control unit in accordance with the conditions of his journey. Heating ethanol is the basic mode. In this way the mileage of the vehicle with the battery farther. For short distances, can operate the temperature control system to obtain electrical energy from the battery, "explains Lennart Stegland.
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