Electric Vehicle Technology Explained
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Contents:
- Acknowledgments.
- Abbreviations.
- Symbols.
- 1. Introduction.
- A brief history.
- Developments towards the end of the 20th century.
- Types of Electric Vehicle in use Today.
- Electric Vehicles for the Future.
- 2. Batteries.
- Introduction.
- Battery Parameters.
- Lead Acid Batteries.
- Nickel-Based Batteries.
- Sodium Based Batteries.
- Lithium Batteries.
- Metal Air Batteries.
- Battery Charging .
- The Designer’s Choice of Battery.
- Use of Batteries in Hybrid Vehicles.
- Battery Modeling.
- In Conclusion
- 3. Alternative and Novel Energy Sources and Stores.
- Introduction.
- Solar Photovoltaics.
- Wind Power.
- Flywheels.
- Super Capacitors.
- Supply Rails.
- 4. Fuel Cells.
- Fuel Cells, a Real Option?
- Hydrogen Fuel Cells – Basic Principles.
- Fuel Cell Thermodynamics – An Introd.uction.
- Connecting Cells in Series – the Bipolar Plate.
- Water Management in the PEM Fuel Cell.
- Thermal Management of the PEM Fuel Cell.
- A Complete Fuel Cell System.
- 5. Hydrogen Supply.
- Introduction.
- Fuel Reforming.
- Hydrogen Storage I: Storage as Hydrogen.
- Hydrogen Storage II: Chemical Methods.
- 6. Electric Machines and their Controllers.
- The ‘Brushed’ DC Electric Motor.
- DC Regulation and Voltage Conversion.
- Brushless Electric Motors.
- Motor Cooling, Efficiency, Size and Mass.
- Electrical Machines for Hybrid Vehicles.
- 7. Electric Vehicle Modeling.
- Introduction.
- Tractive Effort.
- Modeling Vehicle Acceleration.
- Modeling Electric Vehicle Range.
- Simulations – a Summary.
- 8. Design Considerations.
- Introduction.
- Aerodynamic Considerations.
- Consideration of rolling resistance.
- Transmission efficiency.
- Consideration of vehicle mass.
- Electric Vehicle Chassis and Body Design.
- General Issues in Design.
- 9. Design of Ancillary Systems.
- Introduction.
- Heating and Cooling Systems.
- Design of the Controls.
- Power Steering.
- Choice of Tyres.
- Wing Mirrors, Aerials and Luggage Racks.
- Electric Vehicles Recharging and Refuelling Systems.
- 10. Electric Vehicles and the Environment.
- Introduction.
- Vehicle Pollution: the Effect.
- Vehicle Pollution: A Quantitative Analysis.
- Vehicle Pollution in Context.
- Alternative and Sustainable Energy via the Grid.
- Using Sustainable Energy with Fueled Vehicles.
- The Role of Regulations and Law Makers.
- 11. Case Studies.
- Introduction.
- Recharging Battery Vehicles.
- Hybrid Vehicles.
- Fuel Cell Powered Bus.
- Conclusion.
- Appendix: MATLAB®Examples.
- Index.
Electric Vehicle Technology Explained
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