xvi Preface to the Third Edition Chapters 5 and 6 discuss the energy sources and energy storage systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. The electrochemical fundamentals of energy storage devices such as batteries, fuel cells, ultracapacitors, compressed air and flywheel are given in these chapters. Several battery models based on the fundamentals are presented, which will be useful for system simulation and prediction of terminal voltage-current characteristics. Chapters 7 through 10 cover the powertrain electrical components.
The various types of electric machines and their basic operating principles are discussed in Chapter 7, while the controls for AC electric motors are described in Chapter 8. The power electronic components required for static power conversion, charging station and for electric motor drives are presented in Chapter 9. The electric motor drives for both DC and AC types are presented in Chapter 10. In-vehicle communication system design is an essential element for a modern vehicle. CAN communication network and protocols are described in Chapter 11. The chapter also discusses the controller implementations for different powertrain electronic control units.
Vehicle interactions with the grid through fast chargers and charging stations are covered in Chapter 12. Chapters 13 and 14 cover the mechanical components. The internal combustion engines suitable for hybrid vehicles are discussed in one chapter, while the power transmission components, brakes, and cooling systems are presented in the other chapter. Chapter 15 focuses on hybrid control strat- egies where several example strategies are given with emphasis on increased fuel economy and reduced emissions. The book is intended to be used as a textbook for an undergraduate/beginning graduate-level course on electric and hybrid vehicles.
The materials in this book are multidisciplinary enough to teach electrical, mechanical and chemical engineers all in one course utilizing the systems approach. The 15 chapters of the book can be covered in a three-credit, one-semester or in a four-credit, one- quarter course with emphasis on the systems rather than the components. In this case, Chapters 1 through 5, Chapter 11, Chapter 12 and Chapter 15 could be covered in depth, while the remaining chapters should be used lightly to introduce the electrical and mechanical components.
This type of course will certainly mimic the real situation existing in many industries where multidisciplinary engineers work together to device a system and develop a product. Alternatively, the book can be used in a three-credit, one-semester or a four-credit, one-quarter course for electrical or mechanical engineering students with emphasis on either the electrical or the mechanical components. For software products and tools useful for simulation analysis, please contact MATLAB and Simulink : The MathWorks, Inc. E-mail: info@mathworks.com Web: www.mathworks.com PLECS : Plexim, Inc. E-mail: info@plexim.com Web: www.plexim.com PSIM : Powersim, Inc. E-mail: support@powersimtech.com Web:
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