ABSTRACT
This chapter highlights some key developments and changes as well as innovative or different technologies used by electric and hybrid vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). General Motors (GM) has been a leader in electric vehicle development since the 1960s it is an interesting case study. GM developed the EV-1 electric car as the world's first specifically designed production electric vehicle, and it became the first to go on sale in 1996. Regenerative braking was accomplished by using a blended combination of front hydraulic disc and rear electrically applied drum brakes and the electric propulsion motor. During braking, the electric motor generated electricity which was then used to partially recharge the battery pack. NissanConnect EV not only brings greater comfort but also improves driving range, thanks to the ability to pre-heat or pre-cool the cabin without using battery energy.
