Hybrid, Electric and Fuel-Cell Vehicles, International Edition

Author:   Jack Erjavec (Columbus State Community College (Emeritus))
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9781133284352


Pages:   400
Publication Date:   01 July 2012
Format:   Paperback
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HYBRID, ELECTRIC AND FUEL-CELL VEHICLES, 2E, International Edition, covers the cutting-edge technology and technology that are revolutionizing today's automotive industry. Author Jack Erjavec combines in-depth industry expertise with an engaging, reader-friendly style, providing extensive detail on new and upcoming electric vehicles, including hybrids in production today and the fuel cell vehicles of tomorrow. Expansive coverage ranges from basic theory related to vehicle construction, electricity, batteries, and motors, to the political and social impact of these high-profile vehicles. In addition to up-to-date, highly accurate technical information on vehicles available today'including service procedures and safe shop practices'the text provides an informed look into the future with material on vehicles currently under development.

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Author:   Jack Erjavec (Columbus State Community College (Emeritus))
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9781133284352


ISBN 10:   1133284353
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   01 July 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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1. An Introduction to Electric Vehicles. 2. Electrical Basics. 3. Motor and Generator Basics. 4. Battery Basics. 5. The Basics of a Battery Operated Electric Vehicle. 6. HEV Basics. 7. Mild and Assist Hybrids. 8. Full Hybrids. 9. Hybrid Maintenance and Service. 10. Fuel Cell and Other Possible Vehicles.


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Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has decades of experience as a technician, educator, author and editor, and he has authored or co-authored more than 30 automotive textbooks and training manuals. Erjavec holds a master's degree in vocational and technical education from The Ohio State University, and he spent 20 years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), he also served as executive vice-president for the organization and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA and other automotive professional associations.

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