This book addresses the practical issues for commercialization of current and future electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs/PHEVs). The volume focuses on power electronics and motor drives based solutions for both current as well as future EV/PHEV technologies. Propulsion system requirements and motor sizing for EVs is also discussed, along with practical system sizing examples. PHEV power system architectures are discussed in detail. Key EV battery technologies are explained as well as corresponding battery management issues are summarized. Advanced power electronic converter...

This book addresses practical issues for commercialization of current and future electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, covering power system architecture, battery technologies, battery management and interface with renewable energy, with examples.

The book provides easy interpretable explanations for the key technologies involved in Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles. The authors discuss the various electrical machines, drives, and controls used in EV and HEV. The book provides a detailed coverage of Regenerative Braking Systems used in EV and HEV.The book also illustrates the battery technology and battery management systems in EV and HEV.  This book is intended for academicians, researchers and industrialists.In addition, this book has the following featuresDiscusses the various Economic and Environmental Impact of...