Electric Vehicles: Prospects and Challenges

Electric Vehicles: Prospects and Challenges looks at recent design methodologies and technological advancements in electric vehicles and the integration of electric vehicles in the smart grid environment, comprehensively covering the fundamentals, theory and design, recent developments and technical issues involved with electric vehicles. Considering the prospects, challenges and policy status of specific regions and vehicle deployment, the global case study references make this book useful for academics and researchers in all engineering and sustainable transport areas. Presents a systematic and integrated reference on the essentials of theory and design of electric vehicle technologiesProvides a comprehensive look at the research and development involved in the use of electric vehicle technologiesIncludes global case studies from leading EV regions, including Nordic and European countries, India, Australia and New Zealand INDICE: 1. Electric vehicles: Prospects and challenges 2. Technological issues 3. Integration of electric vehicles within the smart grid 4. Current status of battery technology 5. Fuel-cell electric vehicles 6. Traction energy modelling of electric vehicles 7. Parasitic energy consumption for heating and cooling 8. Country profiles (to include status, prospects and policy issues) Case study for India Case study for Norway Case study for Slovenia Case study for Spain Case study for the United Kingdom

• ISBN: 978-0-12-803021-9
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 252
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés