Road Transportation with Electric Vehicles

Abstract Road transportation with electric vehicles has gained more importance after the first oil crisis in 1973. This survey paper presents some assessments related to the impact of introducing electric vehicles on traffic, environment, energy. The perspectives and goals of the electric vehicle industry is briefly discussed. Endly, the state-of-the-Art of electric and hybrid vehicles is described with main attention devoted to battery chargers, drive systems and control systems technology and developments.