Energy Consumption Displays in Electric Vehicles: Differential Effects on Estimating Consumption and Experienced Energy Dynamics Awareness.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The effects of three prototypical designs of energy consumption displays on energy-specific situation awareness were examined.

Background

Energy efficiency is crucial for the sustainability of technical systems. However, without accurate situation awareness of energy dynamics (energy dynamics awareness, EDA) it can be challenging for humans to optimize the use of energy resources of electric vehicles (EVs) through their behavior.

Method

We examined three prototypical energy display designs that varied by their informational value to support EDA. Furthermore, we investigated the differential effects on EDA measured by (1) a newly constructed scale (experienced EDA), (2) estimating energy consumption, and (3) identifying efficient trips in an online experiment

SUBMITTER: Godker M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12701094 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature