Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN 13 | 9780198504160 |
ISBN 10 | 0198504160 |
Book Description | Modern Electric Vehicle Technology covers multidisciplinary aspects of electric vehicles (EVs), and is written for a wide coverage of readers including students, researchers, engineers and administrators. This book is probably the first comprehensive reference book on electric vehicles that includes the following distinct features; It concisely and precisely reviews the state of the art of EV technology and the historical development of EVs, presents the engineering philosophy of electric vehicles. Identifies new configurations, concepts and classifications of modern EV and hybrid EV (HEV) systems. Provides in-depth discussions on electric propulsion systems, emerging EV energy sources and latest EV auxiliaries. Presents the concept of system level simulation and a dedicated EV simulator for system optimisation. and discusses the key issues relating to commercialisation and implementation of EVs. |
About the Author | Chan and Chau are unabashed enthusiasts for the EV. Their backstage work has been assiduous and careful over the last 20 years ... It has the ring of authority, * Power Engineering Journal * |
Language | English |
Author | C. C. Chan, K. T. Chau |
Publication Date | 13 December 2001 |
Number of Pages | 320 |
Modern Electric Vehicle Technology hardcover english - 13 December 2001