ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES - 3rd Edition, Tom Denton & Hayley Pells (2024) IN PDF FORMAT (260 PAGES) AVAILABLE AS DOWNLOADABLE LINK.
This straightforward and highly illustrated full-colour textbook introduces the subject for further education and undergraduate students as well as technicians and workshop owners, with sections for drivers who are interested to know more.
This new 3rd edition (2024) contains extensively updated content, especially on batteries, charging and the high-voltage pathway and includes all new case studies and new images, photos and flow charts throughout. It covers the different types of electric vehicle, costs and emissions and the charging infrastructure before moving on to explain how hybrid and electric vehicles work. A chapter on electrical technology introduces learners to subjects such as batteries, control systems and charging, which are then covered in more detail within their own chapters. The book also covers the maintenance and repair procedures of these vehicles, including diagnostics, servicing, repair and first-responder information.
