TY - BOOK AU - Larminie, James AU - Lowry, John TI - Electric Vehicle Technology Explained SN - 9788126557608 U1 - 629.229 3 PY - 2015///,c2012 CY - New Delhi PB - Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. India KW - Electronics N1 - This Second Edition of Electric Vehicle Technology Explained provides a timely update on the fast-moving technology of electric vehicles and electric transportation, a hot topic within both the automotive and electrical engineering communities. Fully updated throughout, Electric Vehicle Technology Explained takes a unique approach to the subject matter by presenting an engineering based treatment of the design and evaluation of electric motor scooters, cars, buses and trains, presenting clear and comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of electric vehicle development.; Contents About the Author Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Symbols 1 Introduction 1.1 A Brief History 1.2 Electric Vehicles and the Environment 1.3 Usage Patterns for Electric Road Vehicles 2 Types of Electric Vehicles -- EV Architecture 2.1 Battery Electric Vehicles 2.2 The IC Engine/Electric Hybrid Vehicle 2.3 Fuelled EVs 2.4 EVs using Supply Lines 2.5 EVs which use Flywheels or Super capacitors 2.6 Solar-Powered Vehicles 2.7 Vehicles using Linear Motors 2.8 EVs for the Future 3 Batteries ER -