ABSTRACT

The Science of Electric Vehicles: Concepts and Applications presents the basic electrical principles, physics, chemistry, use of rare earth elements (REEs), batteries, charging, and operation of motor controllers of EVs. In addition to the general concepts, the book examines the policies and economics pertinent to the move from hydrocarbon power to electric-powered vehicles. It covers the history and development of electric vehicles as well as the science and engineering behind them.

Features:

  • Presents the basic electrical principles, physics, and chemistry involved in the manufacture of electric vehicles.
  • Discusses various battery types, energy efficiency, storage, and more.

chapter 1|2 pages

Electric Vehicles (EVs)

chapter 2|4 pages

Electron Flow = Traffic Flow

chapter 3|34 pages

Basic Electricity 1

chapter 4|11 pages

Battery-Supplied Electricity

chapter 5|42 pages

AC Theory

chapter 6|19 pages

Fundamental Physics Concepts

chapter 7|10 pages

Dynamics of Vehicle Motion

chapter 8|9 pages

Electric Motors

chapter 9|4 pages

DC/DC Converters

chapter 10|3 pages

Inverters

chapter 11|15 pages

EV's Carburetor

chapter 12|4 pages

Regenerative Braking and More

chapter 13|19 pages

Battery Power Alternatives

chapter 14|10 pages

Economy and Range

chapter 15|5 pages

Electric Vehicles

The Future