Unnewehr, L.E. ; Naser, S.A.

This book covers the design and development of electric and hybrid vehicles. EV and hybrid drivetrains and their major components are described.
Analytical and computer methods for analyzing, specifying, and designing such components as batteries, motors, electronic controllers and transmissions, are provided. Safety issues, operating costs, structural considerations, and battery charging and maintenance are examined. Topics include: fundamental concepts in electric vehicles; electric vehicle configurations and parameters; electric vehicle energy sources; motors for electric vehicles; motor controllers; transmissions and differentials; drivetrain, vehicle modeling, and system studies, and vehicle considerations

• Hardcover: 270 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (April 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047108378X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471083788