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Hybrid, Electric And Fuel-cell Vehicles

ISBN: 9781401881085 | 1401881084
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 11/3/2006

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SummaryTable of Contents
Get all the information you need on the revolutionary vehicles that are gaining popularity in today's automotive industry. This easy-to-read book addresses the movement of technology towards new and upcoming electric vehicles, with a focus on the hybrids in use today and the fuel cell vehicles of tomorrow. Expansive coverage includes the political and social impact of these vehicles, as well as the basic theories of alternative vehicles as they relate to construction, electricity, batteries, and motors. The book ends with a look into the future... MORE
Prefacex
An Introduction to Electric Vehicles
1(20)
Introduction
1(1)
... MOREWhy Electric Drive?
2(2)
Alternative Fuels
4(3)
Propane / LPG vehicles
4(1)
Ethanol / Methanol Vehicles
4(1)
Natural Gas Vehicles
5(2)
The Basics of Electric Vehicles
7(2)
Regenerative Braking
7(2)
Battery-Operated Electric Vehicles
9(1)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
10(2)
Economics
12(1)
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
12(1)
A Look at History
13(5)
Precautions For Working On Electric Drive Vehicles
18(1)
Battery Precautions
19(1)
Review Questions
20(1)
Electrical Basics
21(17)
Introduction
21(1)
Electrical Terms
22(4)
Ohm's Law
23(1)
Power
24(1)
Circuit Terminology
24(1)
Alternating Current
25(1)
Conductors and Insulators
26(2)
Circuits
27(1)
Circuit Components
28(4)
Resistors
28(2)
Circuit Protective Devices
30(1)
Switches
30(1)
Relays
31(1)
Solenoids
31(1)
Capacitors
31(1)
Electromagnetism Basics
32(3)
Fundamentals of Magnetism
32(2)
Magnetic Circuits and Reluctance
34(1)
Induced Voltage
34(1)
Electrical Systems
35(2)
High-Voltage Systems
36(1)
Review Questions
37(1)
Motor and Generator Basics
38(28)
Introduction
38(2)
Simple Explanation of Basic Motor Types
39(1)
The Distant Past
39(1)
Basic Motor Operation
40(5)
Electromagnets
41(2)
Generators
43(1)
Faraday's Law
43(1)
Lenz's Law
44(1)
DC Motors
45(6)
Motor Housing
45(1)
Field Windings
45(1)
Armatures
46(1)
Commutator
47(1)
Field Winding Designs
48(1)
Work
49(1)
Brushless DC Motors
50(1)
AC Motors
51(6)
Basic construction
51(1)
Basic operation
52(1)
Synchronous Motor
53(3)
Induction motor
56(1)
Switched Reluctance Motors
57(1)
Generators
57(4)
DC Generators
57(2)
AC Generators
59(2)
Motor/Generators
61(2)
Controllers
63(2)
Inverter
63(2)
Review Questions
65(1)
Battery Basics
66(37)
Introduction
66(1)
Basic Battery Theory
67(7)
Construction
67(1)
Effects of Temperature
68(1)
Battery Hardware
68(2)
Battery Arrangements
70(1)
Charging
71(1)
Recycling Batteries
72(2)
Battery Ratings
74(1)
Ampere-Hour
74(1)
Watt-Hour Rating
74(1)
Cold-Cranking Amps
74(1)
Cranking Amps
74(1)
Reserve Capacity
74(1)
Common Types Of Batteries
75(3)
Battery Chemistry
75(3)
High-Voltage Batteries
78(5)
Applications
78(4)
Safety Issues
82(1)
Lead-Acid Batteries
83(11)
Basic Construction
84(1)
Discharging and Charging
85(2)
Designs
87(2)
Service
89(1)
Testing
89(3)
Battery Safety
92(2)
Nickel-Based Batteries
94(2)
Nickel/Metal Hydride Cells
94(1)
Nickel-Cadmium Cells
95(1)
Lithium-Based Batteries
96(2)
Lithium Ion Battery
96(2)
Lithium Polymer Batteries
98(1)
Ultra-Capacitors
98(4)
Capacitors
98(2)
Ultra-Capacitors
100(2)
Review Questions
102(1)
The Basics of a Battery-Operated Electric Vehicle
103(35)
Introduction
103(1)
Advantages
104(3)
Cost
105(1)
BEV vs. ICEV
105(1)
Emissions
106(1)
Disadvantages
107(4)
The Past, Present, and Future
108(3)
Major Parts
111(10)
Component Specifications
112(1)
Batteries
112(2)
Battery Control System
114(2)
Traction Motors
116(2)
Controller
118(1)
Inverter/Converter
118(1)
Regenerative Braking
119(2)
Battery Charging
121(6)
Charge Levels
123(1)
Conductive Charging
123(2)
Inductive Charging
125(1)
Charge Times
125(1)
Charging Procedures
126(1)
Accessories
127(1)
HVAC
128(3)
Power Brakes
129(1)
Power Steering
130(1)
Driving an EV
131(2)
Starting
131(1)
Driving and Braking
132(1)
Maximizing Range
133(1)
Basic Diagnosis
133(3)
Precautions
134(1)
Self-Diagnostics
135(1)
Building or Converting
136(1)
Review Questions
137(1)
HEV Basics
138(19)
Introduction
138(1)
What Is a Hybrid Vehicle?
138(2)
Types
139(1)
Benefits of a Hybrid
140(3)
Fuel Economy
141(1)
Air Pollution
141(1)
Cost
142(1)
Availability
143(1)
Sales
144(1)
Technology
144(5)
Stop-Start Feature
147(1)
Regenerative Brakes
148(1)
Accessories
149(2)
HVAC
150(1)
Power Brakes
150(1)
Power Steering
151(1)
Types Of HEVS
151(5)
Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs)
154(1)
Hydraulic Hybrids
155(1)
Review Questions
156(1)
Mild and Assist Hybrids
157(33)
Introduction
157(1)
Flywheel Alternator Starter Hybrid System
158(2)
General Motors
158(2)
Belt Alternator Starter Hybrid System
160(1)
General Motors
161(1)
Assist Hybrids
161(1)
DaimlerChrysler
162(1)
Honda's Hybrids
162(27)
Honda Insight
163(12)
Honda Civic Assist Hybrid
175(5)
Honda Accord Hybrid
180(7)
Honda Hybrid Safety Issues
187(2)
Review Questions
189(1)
Full Hybrids
190(48)
Introduction
190(1)
Toyota's Hybrids
191(29)
Toyota Prius
192(21)
Toyota's Hybrid SUVs
213(7)
Ford Escape
220(8)
Operation
222(2)
Electronic Components
224(3)
Engine
227(1)
Transaxle
227(1)
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
228(1)
Honda Civic Full Hybrid
228(5)
Electronic Controls
230(1)
Engine
230(2)
Operation
232(1)
GM/DCX Two-Mode Hybrid System
233(3)
Operation
233(2)
Hybrid Buses
235(1)
Graphyte Concept
235(1)
Astra Diesel Hybrid
235(1)
Other Planned Full Hybrids
236(1)
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp.
236(1)
Major European Manufacturers
236(1)
Review Questions
237(1)
Hybrid Maintenance and Service
238(43)
Introduction
238(1)
Precautions
239(2)
Gloves
240(1)
De-Powering The High-Voltage System
241(3)
Honda Hybrids
241(1)
Toyota Hybrids
242(1)
Ford Motor Company Hybrids
243(1)
GM's Silverado/Sierra Hybrids
244(1)
Safety Features
244(2)
Batteries
246(11)
12-Volt Batteries
246(3)
High-Voltage Batteries
249(2)
Jump-Starting
251(2)
An Atypical Service
253(4)
Maintenance
257(1)
Diagnostics
258(8)
Gathering Information
258(1)
Test Equipment
259(2)
Toyota Hybrids
261(2)
Honda Hybrids
263(3)
Engines
266(2)
Cooling Systems
268(4)
Transmission
272(3)
Brakes
275(3)
Electronically Controlled Brake System
276(2)
Steering
278(1)
Air Conditioning
279(1)
Review Questions
280(1)
Fuel Cell and Other Possible Vehicles
281(30)
Introduction
281(1)
Fuel Cell Vehicles
282(1)
Fuel Cells
283(8)
Types of Fuel Cells
286(3)
Obstacles for Fuel Cell Vehicles
289(2)
Hydrogen
291(6)
What is Hydrogen?
292(1)
Sources of Hydrogen
292(2)
Hydrogen Fuel for ICEs
294(1)
Infrastructure and Storage
295(1)
In-Vehicle Storage
296(1)
Prototype FCEVS
297(8)
DaimlerChrysler
298(1)
General Motors Corporation
299(2)
Toyota
301(1)
Honda
301(3)
Others
304(1)
Other Alternatives
305(5)
ICE Modifications
306(1)
Zero-Emissions Vehicles
306(2)
Diesel Engines
308(1)
Steam Hybrid
308(2)
Review Questions
310(1)
Resources311(1)
Glossary312(8)
Index320

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