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OverviewModern Electric Vehicle Technology covers multidisciplinary aspects of electric vehicles (EVs), and is written for a wide coverage of readers including students, researchers, engineers and administrators. This book is probably the first comprehensive reference book on electric vehicles that includes the following distinct features; It concisely and precisely reviews the state of the art of EV technology and the historical development of EVs, presents the engineering philosophy of electric vehicles. Identifies new configurations, concepts and classifications of modern EV and hybrid EV (HEV) systems. Provides in-depth discussions on electric propulsion systems, emerging EV energy sources and latest EV auxiliaries. Presents the concept of system level simulation and a dedicated EV simulator for system optimisation. and discusses the key issues relating to commercialisation and implementation of EVs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: C.C. Chan (, The Honda Chair Professor of Engineering, Director of the International Research Centre for Electric Vehicles, The University of Hong Kong) , K.T. Chau (, Associate Professor, Co-Director of the International Research Centre for Electric Vehicles, The University of Hong Kong)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Volume: 47 Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.670kg ISBN: 9780198504160ISBN 10: 0198504160 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 11 October 2001 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Engineering Philosophy of EV Developments 2: EV and HEV Developments 3: EV Systems 4: HEV Systems 5: Electric Propulsion 6: Energy Sources 7: EV Auxiliaries 8: EV Simulation 9: EV Infrastructure 10: Energy, environment and economyReviewsChan and Chau are unabashed enthusiasts for the EV. Their backstage work has been assiduous and careful over the last 20 years ... It has the ring of authority, Power Engineering Journal Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |