Hybrid, electric and fuel-cell vehicles
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Clifton Park, NJ
Thomson Delmar Learning
c2007.
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Table of Contents:
- 1. An introduction to electric vehicles
- Introduction
- Why electric drive?
- Alternative fuels
- Propane/LPG vehicles
- Ethanol/methanol vehicles
- Natural gas vehicles
- The basics of electric vehicles
- Regenerative braking
- Battery-operated electric vehicles
- Hybrid electric vehicles
- Economics
- Fuel cell electric vehicles
- A look at history
- Precautions for working on electric drive vehicles
- Battery precautions
- Review questions
- 2. Electrical basics
- Introduction
- Electrical terms
- Ohm's law
- Power
- Circuit terminology
- Alternating current
- Conductors and insulators
- Circuits
- Circuit components
- Resistors
- Circuit protective devices
- Switches
- Relays
- Solenoids
- Capacitors
- Electromagnetism basics
- Fundamentals of magnetism
- Magnetic circuits and reluctance
- Induced voltage
- Electrical systems
- High voltage systems
- Review questions
- 3. Motor and generator basics
- Introduction
- Simple explanation of basic motor types
- The distant past
- Basic motor operation
- Electromagnets
- Generators
- Faraday's law
- Lenz's law
- DC motors
- Motor housing
- Field windings
- Armatures
- Commutator
- Field winding designs
- Work
- Brushless DC motors
- AC motors
- Basic construction
- Basic operation
- Synchronous motor
- Induction motor
- Switched reluctance motors
- Generators
- DC generators
- AC generators
- Motor/generators
- Controllers
- Inverter
- Review questions -
- 4. Battery basics
- Introduction
- Basic battery theory
- Construction
- Effects of temperature
- Battery hardware
- Battery arrangements
- Charging
- Recycling batteries
- Battery ratings
- Ampere-hour
- Watt-hour rating
- Cold-cranking amps
- Cranking amps
- Reserve capacity
- Common types of batteries
- Battery chemistry
- High-voltage batteries
- Applications
- Safety issues
- Lead-acid batteries
- Basic construction
- Discharging and charging
- Designs
- Service
- Testing
- Battery safety
- Nickel-based batteries
- Nickel/metal hydride cells
- Nickel-cadmium cells
- Lithium-based batteries
- Lithium ion battery
- Lithium polymer batteries
- Ultra-capacitors
- Capacitors
- Ultra-capacitors
- Review questions
- 5. The basics of a battery-operated electric vehicle
- Introduction
- Advantages
- Cost
- BEV vs. ICEV
- Emissions
- Disadvantages
- The past, present, and future
- Major parts
- Component specifications
- Batteries
- Battery control system
- Traction motors
- Controller
- Inverter/converter
- Regenerative braking
- Battery charging
- Charge levels
- Conductive charging
- Inductive charging
- Charge times
- Charging procedures
- Accessories
- HVAC
- Power brakes
- Power steering
- Driving an EV
- Starting
- Driving and braking
- Maximizing range
- Basic diagnosis
- Precautions
- Self-diagnostics
- Building or converting
- Review questions -
- 6. HEV basics
- Introduction
- What is a hybrid vehicle?
- Types
- Benefits of a hybrid
- Fuel economy
- Air pollution
- Cost
- Availability
- Sales
- Technology
- Slop-start feature
- Regenerative brakes
- Accessories
- HVAC
- Power brakes
- Power steering
- Types of HEVS
- Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs)
- Hydraulic hybrids
- Review questions
- 7. Mild and assist hybrids
- Introduction
- Flywheel alternator starter hybrid system
- General Motors
- Belt alternator starter hybrid system
- General Motors
- Assist hybrids
- DaimlerChrysler
- Honda's hybrids
- Honda Insight
- Honda Civic assist hybrid
- Honda Accord hybrid
- Honda hybrid safety issues
- Review questions
- 8. Full hybrids
- Introduction
- Toyota's hybrids
- Toyota Prius
- Toyota's hybrid SUVs
- Ford Escape
- Operation
- Electronic components
- Engine 227
- Transaxle
- Four-wheel drive (4WD)
- Honda Civic full hybrid
- Electronic controls
- Engine
- Operation
- GM/DCX two-mode hybrid system
- Operation
- Hybrid buses
- Graphyte concept
- Astra diesel hybrid
- Other planned full hybrids
- Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp.
- Major European manufacturers
- Review questions -
- 9. Hybrid maintenance and service
- Introduction
- Precautions
- Gloves
- De-powering the high-voltage system
- Honda hybrids
- Toyota hybrids
- Ford Motor Company hybrids
- GM's Silverado/Sierra hybrids
- Safety features
- Batteries
- 12-volt batteries
- High-voltage batteries
- Jump-starting
- An atypical service
- Maintenance
- Diagnostics
- Gathering information
- Test equipment
- Toyota hybrids
- Honda hybrids
- Engines
- Cooling systems
- Transmission
- Brakes
- Electronically controlled brake system
- Steering
- Air conditioning
- Review questions
- 10. Fuel cell and other possible vehicles
- Introduction
- Fuel cell vehicles
- Fuel cells
- Types of fuel cells
- Obstacles for fuel cell vehicles
- Hydrogen
- What is hydrogen?
- Sources of hydrogen
- Hydrogen fuel for ICEs
- Infrastructure and storage
- In-vehicle storage
- Prototype FCEVS
- DaimlerChrysler
- General Motors Corporation
- Toyota
- Honda
- Others
- Other alternatives
- ICE modifications
- Zero-emissions vehicles
- Diesel engines
- Steam hybrid
- Review questions.