Electric Vehicle Technology

This guide to the design and development of electric and hybrid vehicles defines and describes EV and hybrid drivetrains and their major components. It provides analytical and computer methods for analyzing, specifying, and designing such components as batteries, motors, electronic controllers and transmissions. It discusses energy and efficiency characteristics of EVs and compares EVs with other types of vehicles. It examines safety issues, initial and operating costs, structural considerations, and battery charging and maintenance. Technical aspects of the problems and limitations of EVs are explored.