2nd Edition
by James Larminie (Author), John Lowry (Author)
Fully updated throughout, Electric Vehicle Technology, Second Edition,
is a complete guide to the principles, design and applications of
electric vehicle technology. Including all the latest advances, it
presents clear and comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of
electric vehicle development and offers an engineering-based evaluation
of electric motor scooters, cars, buses and trains.
This new edition includes:
- important
new chapters on types of electric vehicles, including pickup and linear
motors, overall efficiencies and energy consumption, and power
generation, particularly for zero carbon emissions
- expanded
chapters updating the latest types of EV, types of batteries, battery
technology and other rechargeable devices, fuel cells, hydrogen supply,
controllers, EV modeling, ancillary system design, and EV and the
environment
- brand new practical examples and case studies
illustrating how electric vehicles can be used to substantially reduce
carbon emissions and cut down reliance on fossil fuels
- futuristic concept models, electric and high-speed trains and developments in magnetic levitation and linear motors
- an examination of EV efficiencies, energy consumption and sustainable power generation.
Explaining
the underpinning science and technology, this book is essential for
practicing electrical, automotive, power, control and instrumentation
engineers working in EV research and development. It is also a valuable
reference for academics and students in automotive, mechanical, power
and electrical engineering.
