Miller J.M. Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Vehicles

Paperback edition. - The Institution of Engineering and Technology, London, 2008. - 455 p. - ISBN: 978-0-86341-915-7The automotive industry is waking up to the fact that hybrid electric vehicles could provide an answer to the ever-increasing need for lower-polluting and more fuel-efficient forms of personal transport. This is the first book to give comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the hybrid vehicle design, from its power plant and energy storage systems, to supporting chassis subsystems necessary for realizing hybrid modes of operation. Key topics covered include hybrid propulsion system architectures, propulsion system sizing, electric traction system sizing and design, loss mechanisms, system simulation and vehicle certification. Offering in-depth coverage of hybrid propulsion topics, energy storage systems and modeling, and supporting electrical systems, this book will be an invaluable resource for practicing engineers and managers involved in all aspects of hybrid vehicle development, modeling, simulation and testing. It will also be of interest to postgraduate students in the field.Hybrid vehicles
Hybrid architectures
Hybrid power plant specifications
Sizing the drive system
Electric drive system technologies
Power electronics for ac drives
Drive system control
Drive system efficiency
Hybrid vehicle characterisation
Energy storage technologies
Hybrid vehicle test and validation