Modern Electric Vehicle Technology

Author:   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
Volume:   47
ISBN:  

9780198504160


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   11 October 2001
Format:   Hardback
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Modern 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.

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Author:   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:  

9780198504160


ISBN 10:   0198504160
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   11 October 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1: 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 economy

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Chan 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


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