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Book

The science of electric vehicles : concepts and applications

Call Number

  • 629.2293 S743 (CEN)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

Boca Raton : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.

Physical Description

xviii, 214 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Summary

"The Science of Electric Vehicles: Concepts and Applications presents the basic electrical principles, physics, chemistry, use of rare earth elements (REEs), batteries, charging, and operation of motor controllers of EVs. The book also examines the policies and economics pertinent to the move from hydrocarbon power to electric-powered vehicles. It covers the history and development of electric vehicles as well as the science and engineering behind them"--

Contents

  • 1. Electric Vehicles (EVs)
  • 2. Electron Flow = Traffic Flow
  • 3. Basic Electricity
  • 4. Battery-Supplied Electricity
  • 5. A-C Theory
  • 6. Fundamental Physics Concepts
  • 7. Dynamics of Vehicle Motion
  • 8. Electric Motors
  • 9. DC/DC Converters
  • 10. Inverters
  • 11. EV's Carburetor
  • 12. Regenerative Braking and More
  • 13. Battery-Power Alternatives
  • 14. Economy and Range
  • 15. Electric Vehicles: The Future.

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