HYBRID, ELECTRIC AND FUEL-CELL VEHICLES (2012) - Jack Erjavec IN PDF FORMAT (341 PAGES) SUPPLIED BOTH AS DOWNLOADABLE LINK.
Synopsis: HYBRID, ELECTRIC AND FUEL-CELL VEHICLES, Second Edition, covers the cutting-edge technology and technology that are revolutionizing today's automotive industry. The book combines in-depth industry expertise with an engaging, reader-friendly style, providing extensive detail on new and upcoming electric vehicles, including hybrids in production today and the fuel cell vehicles of tomorrow. Expansive coverage ranges from basic theory related to vehicle construction, electricity, batteries, and motors, to the political and social impact of these high-profile vehicles. In addition to up-to-date, highly accurate technical information on vehicles available today--including service procedures and safe shop practices--the text provides an informed look into the future with material on vehicles currently under development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1/ An Introduction to Electric Vehicles CHAPTER 2/ Electrical Basics CHAPTER 3/ Motor and Generator Basics CHAPTER 4/ Battery Basics CHAPTER 5/ The Basics of a Battery-Operated Electric Vehicle CHAPTER 6/ Hybrid Basics and Series-Type Hybrids CHAPTER 7/ Mild and Assist Hybrids CHAPTER 8/ Power-Split-Type Full Hybrids - Toyota’s - Ford's Hybrids CHAPTER 9/ Other Full Hybrid Designs - Honda Civic Full Hybrid - Insight and CR-Z - Accord and Civic Plug-In Hybrids - Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen Hybrids - Audi Q5 Quattro Hybrid - BMW 3 and 5 Series ActiveHybrids - Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Infiniti M Hybrid CHAPTER 10/ Basic Hybrid Maintenance and Service CHAPTER 11/ Fuel Cell and Other Alternative Power Vehicles
