Abstract:

In the present dissertation both the specific features of BEV on the impact of the regenerative braking function and the low noise emission on the driver are examined in detail. Regenerative braking, as a system to regain energy during deceleration, is implemented in most vehicles with electric power trains. This could have enduring consequences on driver behavior. Currently, it is unclear to what extent drivers need to adapt to such a function. In the dissertation, it is investigated how drivers learn to utilize such a function and how they evaluate such a function with regard to acceptance and trust. As a second unique feature, low BEV noise contributes to lowering emissions, but is also regarded as a safety issue. Up to now, most studies focused on the perceptibility of such vehicles. In the dissertation, the issue is approached from the driver’s perspective. Specifically, it is examined what incidents occur in urban traffic and how drivers evaluate BEV noise over time.