Electric Vehicle Technology Explained

Acknowledgments.
Abbreviations.
Symbols.
1. Introduction.
A brief history.
Developments towards the end of the 20th century.
Types of Electric Vehicle in use Today.
Electric Vehicles for the Future.
2. Batteries.
Introduction.
Battery Parameters.
Lead Acid Batteries.
Nickel-Based Batteries.
Sodium Based Batteries.
Lithium Batteries.
Metal Air Batteries.
Battery Charging .
The Designer's Choice of Battery.
Use of Batteries in Hybrid Vehicles.
Battery Modeling.
In Conclusion
3. Alternative and Novel Energy Sources and Stores.
Introduction.
Solar Photovoltaics.
Wind Power.
Flywheels.
Super Capacitors.
Supply Rails.
4. Fuel Cells.
Fuel Cells, a Real Option?
Hydrogen Fuel Cells - Basic Principles.
Fuel Cell Thermodynamics - An Introd.uction.
Connecting Cells in Series - the Bipolar Plate.
Water Management in the PEM Fuel Cell.
Thermal Management of the PEM Fuel Cell.
A Complete Fuel Cell System.
5. Hydrogen Supply.
Introduction.
Fuel Reforming.
Hydrogen Storage I: Storage as Hydrogen.
Hydrogen Storage II: Chemical Methods.
6. Electric Machines and their Controllers.
The 'Brushed' DC Electric Motor.
DC Regulation and Voltage Conversion.
Brushless Electric Motors.
Motor Cooling, Efficiency, Size and Mass.
Electrical Machines for Hybrid Vehicles.
7. Electric Vehicle Modeling.
Introduction.
Tractive Effort.
Modeling Vehicle Acceleration.
Modeling Electric Vehicle Range.
Simulations - a Summary.
8. Design Considerations.
Introduction.
Aerodynamic Considerations.
Consideration of rolling resistance.
Transmission efficiency.
Consideration of vehicle mass.
Electric Vehicle Chassis and Body Design.
General Issues in Design.
9. Design of Ancillary Systems.
Introduction.
Heating and Cooling Systems.
Design of the Controls.
Power Steering.
Choice of Tyres.
Wing Mirrors, Aerials and Luggage Racks.
Electric Vehicles Recharging and Refuelling Systems.
10. Electric Vehicles and the Environment.
Introduction.
Vehicle Pollution: the Effect.
Vehicle Pollution: A Quantitative Analysis.
Vehicle Pollution in Context.
Alternative and Sustainable Energy via the Grid.
Using Sustainable Energy with Fueled Vehicles.
The Role of Regulations and Law Makers.
11. Case Studies.
Introduction.
Recharging Battery Vehicles.
Hybrid Vehicles.
Fuel Cell Powered Bus.
Conclusion.
Appendix: MATLAB¯®Examples.
Index.