Tips for using new energy sanitation vehicles

What are the tips for using new energy vehicles? How should you deal with emergencies? The following new energy sanitation vehicle use tips, worth your collection!

Sanitation managers need to design operational plans and schedule vehicles reasonably based on the full range of electric vehicles or operational hours. Charging the vehicles overnight to ensure they can meet the daily operational mileage requirements; if the operational mileage exceeds the full range of one charge, daytime charging should be used, with the State of Charge (SOC) not exceeding 50% and limited to one charging session.

New energy sanitation vehicles should avoid charging or recharging during the daytime high-temperature period to prevent excessive battery temperature rise during the charging process. Also, refrain from repeated short-term charging during daytime operations.

If the vehicle's battery cannot meet the daytime route operation requirements, it is recommended to recharge once when the battery SOC drops to around 40%. The recharging time should not exceed 40 minutes, and the SOC after recharging should not exceed 50%.

When the vehicle arrives at the station for parking or charging, park it in a well-ventilated and shaded area to avoid direct sunlight exposure. In hot weather, it is recommended to open the battery compartment door and use an electric fan to blow air into the battery box. This can improve battery cooling efficiency and help reduce the maximum battery temperature.

Due to the high battery temperature after daytime operation, which can lead to extended charging time, it is recommended for sanitation drivers to avoid immediate charging after the night shift. Instead, they can open the compartment door and let it sit in a shaded area for 0.5 to 1 hour before charging. This can effectively reduce battery temperature and charging time.

As vehicles are used, the performance and capacity of the battery gradually deteriorate. It is expected that with a 20% decrease in capacity, the internal resistance of the battery will increase by about 30%, leading to more severe battery temperature rise. It is recommended to plan ahead in route operations scheduling to avoid situations where the deteriorated battery cannot meet the usage demands.

Due to the high ambient temperatures in summer, if the vehicle is left idle for a long time, excessively high or low battery levels can accelerate the deterioration of lifespan and performance, leading to increased charging temperatures and reduced driving range. For pure electric vehicles parked for extended periods, it is best to maintain the state of charge (SOC) between 50% and 80%.