Propulsion systems for hybrid vehicles
By: John M. Miller
Series: IEE power and energy series -- 45; IEE power and energy series -- 45.
Publisher: Institution of Electrical Engineers
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Stevenage, UK
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 455
ISBN-13: 9780863419867; 9780863419157
Subjects: Automotive; TRANSPORTATION; Hybrid electric vehicles; Antique & Classic
Description: Covers various aspects of the hybrid vehicle design, from its power plant and energy storage systems, to supporting chassis subsystems necessary for realising hybrid modes of operation. This book covers hybrid propulsion system architectures, propulsion system sizing, electric traction system sizing and design, and loss mechanisms.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Hybrid vehicles; title: Hybrid architectures; title: Hybrid power plant specifications; title: Sizing the drive system; title: Electric drive system technologies; title: Power electronics for ac drives; title: Drive system control; title: Drive system efficiency; title: Hybrid vehicle characterisation; title: Energy storage technologies; title: Hybrid vehicle test and validation.