Description
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to electric and hybrid vehicle technologies, covering their fundamental principles, design, components, and applications. It explains the working principles of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), including electric motors, battery technologies, power electronic converters, energy management systems, and vehicle control strategies.
The book explores recent advancements in electric mobility, charging infrastructure, regenerative braking, battery management systems, and sustainable transportation. It also discusses the challenges associated with electric vehicle development, including battery performance, energy efficiency, cost, and environmental impact.
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academicians, and automotive engineering professionals, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the emerging technologies shaping the future of transportation.
Ms. M. S. Ushanandhini
Ms. M. S. Ushanandhini is an Electrical and Electronics Engineering professional with academic qualifications in Electrical Engineering and Power Electronics. She completed her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from KSR College of Engineering and her Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Power Electronics and Drives from Vivekanandha College of Engineering. She is currently working as a faculty member at DMI College of Engineering.
Her academic and professional interests include electrical engineering, power electronics, electric drives, and emerging electric vehicle technologies. She is passionate about teaching, research, and developing innovative engineering solutions. Through her academic contributions, she aims to enhance students' technical knowledge and promote practical learning in electrical and electronics engineering.
Mr. M. Prabakaran, M.E., (Ph.D.)
Mr. M. Prabakaran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at DMI College of Engineering, Chennai. He completed his B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Sai Ram Institute of Technology, Chennai, in 2016 and his M.E. in Power Electronics and Drives from DMI College of Engineering, Chennai, in 2018. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Anna University.
With approximately eight years of teaching and research experience, his areas of interest include power electronics, electric drives, electric vehicles, and advanced electrical engineering technologies. He has published research papers in international journals and conference proceedings and holds a patent. His academic and research contributions focus on technological innovation, practical engineering applications, and the advancement of electrical and electronics engineering education.