An edition of Hybrid, electric, and fuel-cell vehicles
(2012)
Hybrid, electric, and fuel-cell vehicles
Second edition
by Jack Erjavec
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Hybrid, Electric and Fuel-Cell Vehicles, Second Edition, covers the cutting-edge technology and vehicles that are revolutionizing today's automotive industry. Author Jack Erjavec combines in-depth industry expertise with an engaging, reader-friendly style, providing extensive detail on new and upcoming electric vehicles, including hybrids in production today and the fuel cell vehicles of tomorrow. Expansive coverage ranges from basic theory related to vehicle construction, electricity, batteries, and motors, to the political and social impact of these high-profile vehicles. In addition to up-to-date, highly accurate technical information on vehicles available today, the text provides an informed look into the future and vehicles currently under development. - Back cover.
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Hybrid, electric, and fuel-cell vehicles
2012, Cengage Learning
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction To Electric Vehicles:
Introduction
Why electric drive?
Alternative fuels:
Propane/LPG vehicles
Ethanol/methanol vehicles
Natural gas vehicles
Energy density
Basics of electric vehicles:
Regenerative braking
Battery-operated electric vehicles
Hybrid electric vehicles:
Economics
Fuel cell electric vehicles:
Look at history
Precautions for working on electric drive vehicles:
Battery precautions
Review questions
Electrical Basics:
Introduction
Electrical terms:
Ohm's law
Power
Circuit terminology
Alternating current
Conductors and insulators:
Circuits
Circuit components:
Resistors
Circuit protective devices
Switches
Relays
Solenoids
Capacitors
Semiconductors
Diodes
Transistors
Electromagnetism basics:
Fundamentals of magnetism
Magnetic circuits and reluctance
Induced voltage
Transformers
Electrical systems:
High-voltage systems
Review questions
Motor And Generator Basics:
Introduction:
Simple explanation of basic motor types
Distant past
Basic motor operation:
Electromagnets
Generators
Faraday's law
Self-inductance
Lenz's law
Inductive reactance
DC motors:
Motor housing
Field windings
Armatures
Commutator
Field winding designs
Work
Brushless DC motors
AC motors:
Basic construction
Basic operation
Synchronous motor
Induction motor
Switched reluctance motors
Generators:
DC generators
AC generators
Motor/generators
Controllers
Inverters and converters
Review questions
Battery Basics:
Introduction
Basic battery theory:
Construction
Effects of temperature
Battery hardware
Battery arrangements
Charging
Recycling batteries
Battery ratings:
Ampere-hour
Watt-hour rating
Cold-cranking amps
Cranking amps
Reserve capacity
Common types of batteries:
Battery chemistry
High-voltage batteries:
Applications
Safety issues
Lead-acid batteries:
Basic construction
Discharging and charging
Service
Testing
Battery safety
Nickel-based batteries:
Nickel-metal hydride cells
Nickel-cadmium cells
Lithium-based batteries:
Lithium-ion battery
Lithium-polymer batteries
Ultra-capacitors:
Capacitors
Ultra-capacitors
Review questions --Basics Of A Battery-Operated Electric Vehicle:
Introduction
Advantages:
Cost
BEV vs ICEV
Torque
Emissions
Disadvantages
Flywheel energy storage
Monroney label
Major parts
Component specifications:
Controller
Inverter/converter
Regenerative braking
Battery charging:
Charge levels
Conductive charging
Inductive charging
Charge times
Charging procedures
Accessories:
HVAC
Power brakes
Power steering
Driving an EV:
Starting
Driving and braking
Maximizing range
Nissan Leaf:
Battery pack
Charging
Telematics
Sound for pedestrians
Mitsubishi i MiEV
Tesla:
Motor
Battery
Charging
Model S
Smart Fortwo Electric Drive (or Smart ED)
Ford Focus electric
Basis diagnosis:
Precautions
Self-diagnostics
Review questions
Hybrid Basics And Series-Type Hybrids:
Introduction
What is a hybrid vehicle?:
Types
Benefits of a hybrid:
Fuel economy
Air pollution
Cost
Availability
Technology:
Internal combustion engine
Diesel engines
Stop-start feature
Regenerative brakes
Accessories:
HVAC
Power brakes
Power steering
Types of HEVs
Series hybrids
Chevrolet Volt:
Powertrain
Basic operation
Economics
Battery pack:
Charging methods
Programmable charging
Basic operation
Cooling system:
Engine cooling system and heater loop
Electric drive cooling system
Power electronics cooling loop
High-voltage battery cooling system
Disabling a Volt:
First Responder
Fisker:
Driver-selected operating modes
Battery charging
Plug-in hybrids:
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Hydraulic hybrids
Review questions
Mild And Assist Hybrids:
Introduction:
Stop-start
Flywheel/alternator/starter hybrid system:
General Motors
Belt alternator/starter hybrid system:
General Motors
Assist hybrids:
DaimlerChrysler
General Motors eAssist
Honda's hybrids:
Honda Insight
Honda Civic Assist hybrid
Honda Accord hybrid
Honda hybrid safety issues
Porsche:
GT3R
Review questions
Power-Split-Type Full Hybrids:
Introduction
Toyota's hybrids:
Toyota Prius
Prius plug-in
Toyota's hybrid SUVs
Ford hybrids:
Operation
Electronic components
Heating and A/C systems
Engine
Transaxle
Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Review questions
Other Full Hybrid Designs:
Introduction
Models using an ISAD
Honda Civic full hybrid:
Electronic controls
Engine
Operation
Insight and CR-Z
Accord and Civic plug-in hybrids
Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen hybrids:
Audi Q5 Quattro hybrid
Other ISAD equipped hybrids:
BMW 3 and 5 series ActiveHybrids
Hyundai Sonata hybrid
Infiniti M hybrid
Models using a motor in the transmission:
GM two-mode hybrid system
Operation
BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
BMW 7 series ActiveHybrid
Concept full hybrids:
BMW i Concepts
Ford C-Max
Jaguar C-X75
VW Golf hybrid
VW XL1 Prototype
Porsche 918
Review questions
Basic Hybrid Maintenance And Service:
Introduction
Precautions:
Gloves
Buffer zone
Depowering the high-voltage system:
Honda hybrids
Toyota hybrids
Ford Motor Company hybrids
GM's Silverado/Sierra hybrids
GM Two-Mode
Hyundai Sonata hybrid
Safety features
Batteries:
12-volt batteries
High-voltage batteries
Jump-starting
Maintenance
Diagnostics:
Gathering information
Test equipment
Specific diagnostics for manufacturers:
Ford diagnostics
Toyota hybrids
Honda hybrids
Engines:
Cooling systems
Transmission
Brakes:
Electronically controlled brake system
Toyota pad replacement
Steering
Air conditioning
Review questions
Fuel Cell And Other Alternative Power Vehicles:
Introduction
Fuel cell vehicles
Fuel cells:
Types of fuel cells
Obstacles for fuel cell vehicles
Hydrogen:
What is hydrogen?
Sources of hydrogen
Hydrogen fuel for ICEs
Infrastructure and storage
In-vehicle storage
Prototype FCEVs:
Daimler
General Motors Corporation
Toyota
Honda
Others
Other alternatives:
ICE modifications
Zero-emissions vehicles
Diesel engines
Steam hybrid
Review questions
Glossary
Resources
Index
Edition Notes
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
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