Electric Vehicle Technology Explained, Hardcover by Larminie, James; Lowry, John, ISBN 111994273X, ISBN-13 9781119942733, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

Intended for engineers, scientists, and students in automotive, mechanical, and electrical engineering, this book explains the technology of electric vehicles, looks at how they affect the environment, and evaluates engineering elements of electric scooters, cars, buses, and trains. This second edition is updated to reflect current research, technology, and applications, with new material on types of electric vehicles and expanded material on battery technology, fuel cells, hydrogen supply, and modeling. There are new examples and case studies of the environmental benefits of electric vehicles. A new final chapter presents future models of high-speed electric trains. Th is illustrated with many b&w photos of vehicles old and new in various states of development. About 10 pages of appendices offer MATLAB examples, which can also be found on a companion website. Larminie is affiliated with Oxford Brookes University, UK. Lowry is an engineering consultant in the UK Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()