Get all the information you need on the revolutionary vehicles that are gaining popularity in today's automotive
industry. This easy-to-read book addresses the movement of technology towards new and upcoming electric vehicles,
with a focus on the hybrids in use today and the fuel cell vehicles of tomorrow. Expansive coverage includes the
political and social impact of these vehicles, as well as the basic theories of alternative vehicles as they relate
to construction, electricity, batteries, and motors. The book ends with a look into the future, focusing in on
vehicles under development.
Benefits:
discussions concerning pure electric vehicles, hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles include their operation and
construction, and the advantages and disadvantages of each
information on the maintenance and service of electric vehicles embraces the true costs of owning and operating
them, and features various tax incentive programs that are available to consumers
coverage addressing vehicle range and fuel economy includes vehicle physics, regenerative braking, aerodynamics,
and fuel consumption of various electric models
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Ev Basics.
Electrical Basics.
Motor Basics.
Ev Batteries.
Hev Basics.
Parallel Hybrids.
Series Hevss.
Fuel Cell Vehicles.
Range And Fuel Economy.
Electric Accessories.
Vehicle Maintenance And Repair.
Vehicle Economics
