<p>Till now, numerous researchers have concentrated on various facets of wind turbines affixed to vehicles; however, there has been insufficient investigation into the influence of atmospheric wind direction on resultant wind speed under varying wind orientations in such systems. This study aims to examine the influence of various wind types (determined by the direction of wind speed affecting the vehicle) on distinct trip purposes, such as office trip, short trip, and long trips. The analysis will focus on energy gained and state of charge (SoC) under travel, halts, and parking conditions, considering both fixed and variable vehicle speeds as a case study. The efficacy of this study is assessed using numerous metrics, including range extension, <InlineEquation ID="IEq1"> <EquationSource Format="TEX">${\text{CO}}_{2}$</EquationSource> <EquationSource Format="MATHML"><math> <msub> <mtext>CO</mtext> <mn>2</mn> </msub> </math></EquationSource> </InlineEquation> decrease, and grid dependence reduction. Furthermore, the practical implications were investigated via an economic analysis focusing on investment costs and payback periods. The results of this investigation revealed that the proposed system achieved a maximum energy output of 1.76 kWh, a grid dependency of 5.90%, a decrease in <InlineEquation ID="IEq2"> <EquationSource Format="TEX">${\text{CO}}_{2}$</EquationSource> <EquationSource Format="MATHML"><math> <msub> <mtext>CO</mtext> <mn>2</mn> </msub> </math></EquationSource> </InlineEquation> emissions of 6.94%, and an increase in range by 13.10 km per day when assisted by a tailwind during a long trip. The results indicate a minimum energy gain of 0.50 kWh, a 1.70% reduction in grid dependency, a 2.0% decrease in <InlineEquation ID="IEq3"> <EquationSource Format="TEX">${\text{CO}}_{2}$</EquationSource> <EquationSource Format="MATHML"><math> <msub> <mtext>CO</mtext> <mn>2</mn> </msub> </math></EquationSource> </InlineEquation> emissions, and a 3.77-km extension in range under headwind conditions. The findings indicate a payback period of 5.77 years at an electricity cost of $0.25 and 9.61 years at a rate of $0.15, including tailwind throughout a long trip.</p>

Impact of Power Generation in Wind Turbine Integrated Electric Vehicles Over Different Purposes: A Case Study

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2025年9月8日

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Suresh Reddy Mekapati,
Nalin Behari Dev Choudhury

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Till now, numerous researchers have concentrated on various facets of wind turbines affixed to vehicles; however, there has been insufficient investigation into the influence of atmospheric wind direction on resultant wind speed under varying wind orientations in such systems. This study aims to examine the influence of various wind types (determined by the direction of wind speed affecting the vehicle) on distinct trip purposes, such as office trip, short trip, and long trips. The analysis will focus on energy gained and state of charge (SoC) under travel, halts, and parking conditions, considering both fixed and variable vehicle speeds as a case study. The efficacy of this study is assessed using numerous metrics, including range extension, ${\text{CO}}_{2}$ ${CO}_{2}$ decrease, and grid dependence reduction. Furthermore, the practical implications were investigated via an economic analysis focusing on investment costs and payback periods. The results of this investigation revealed that the proposed system achieved a maximum energy output of 1.76 kWh, a grid dependency of 5.90%, a decrease in ${\text{CO}}_{2}$ ${CO}_{2}$ emissions of 6.94%, and an increase in range by 13.10 km per day when assisted by a tailwind during a long trip. The results indicate a minimum energy gain of 0.50 kWh, a 1.70% reduction in grid dependency, a 2.0% decrease in ${\text{CO}}_{2}$ ${CO}_{2}$ emissions, and a 3.77-km extension in range under headwind conditions. The findings indicate a payback period of 5.77 years at an electricity cost of $0.25 and 9.61 years at a rate of $0.15, including tailwind throughout a long trip.