Smart Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Fundamentals, Strategies and Applications

This book presents an analysis of the existing surveys in the literature of batteries, chargers, control systems, battery management systems, plugs, sockets, drives and fuel cell based and plug in smart electric and hybrid vehicles. It provides detailed comparative analysis of parameters of intelligent electric and hybrid vehicles with conventional vehicles and depth in knowledge of power electronics tools in smart electric and hybrid vehicles. This book compiles the research work and findings in advancements of smart electric and hybrid vehicles from automobile, mechanical, electronic, electrical, computer science and allied engineering domains and explains how smart electric and hybrid vehicles can be utilized for harmful emissions over the entire life cycle of vehicle and how reliance on fossil fuels can be cut down. This book:
Discusses different types of lightweight and robust materials for the fabrication of smart electric and hybrid vehicles.Presents computational models, emerging technologies, numerical techniques, and environmental and economic benefits applicable to electric vehicles.Highlights the applications of smart and hybrid vehicles in diverse sectors including aerospace, agriculture, defense, and medical.Covers electromechanical drives, storage systems, wireless charging, and component design for smart electric and hybrid vehicles.Showcases a detailed comparative analysis of parameters of intelligent electric and hybrid vehicles with conventional vehicles.
It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, computer engineering, and automotive engineering.