The Impact of HVAC on the Development of Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Concepts

Automation and electrification are changing vehicles mobility. Whereas is mainly the powertrain, automation enables rethinking of vehicle its applications. The actual driving range an important requirement for design automated electric vehicles, especially if they part a fleet. To size battery accordingly, not only consumption powertrain has to be estimated, but also that auxiliary users. Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) one biggest consumers. Thus, variable HVAC model with was developed estimate depending on weather scenario. After integrating into tool autonomous concept development, various concepts were simulated in different scenarios cycles considered sizing. results indicate must resized significantly scenario achieve same ranges. Furthermore, percentage some cases higher than urban cycles, due lower average speeds. energy demand should development primarily used cities.