Preface
Introduction To Electric Vehicles:
Introduction
Why electric drive?
Alternative fuels:
Propane/LPG vehicles
Ethanol/methanol vehicles
Natural gas vehicles
Energy density
Basics of electric vehicles:
Regenerative braking
Battery-operated electric vehicles
Hybrid electric vehicles:
Economics
Fuel cell electric vehicles:
Look at history
Precautions for working on electric drive vehicles:
Battery precautions
Review questions
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
Semiconductors
Diodes
Transistors
Electromagnetism basics:
Fundamentals of magnetism
Magnetic circuits and reluctance
Induced voltage
Transformers
Electrical systems:
High-voltage systems
Review questions
Motor And Generator Basics:
Introduction:
Simple explanation of basic motor types
Distant past
Basic motor operation:
Electromagnets
Generators
Faraday's law
Self-inductance
Lenz's law
Inductive reactance
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
Inverters and converters
Review questions
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
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 --Basics Of A Battery-Operated Electric Vehicle:
Introduction
Advantages:
Cost
BEV vs ICEV
Torque
Emissions
Disadvantages
Flywheel energy storage
Monroney label
Major parts
Component specifications:
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
Nissan Leaf:
Battery pack
Charging
Telematics
Sound for pedestrians
Mitsubishi i MiEV
Tesla:
Motor
Battery
Charging
Model S
Smart Fortwo Electric Drive (or Smart ED)
Ford Focus electric
Basis diagnosis:
Precautions
Self-diagnostics
Review questions
Hybrid Basics And Series-Type Hybrids:
Introduction
What is a hybrid vehicle?:
Types
Benefits of a hybrid:
Fuel economy
Air pollution
Cost
Availability
Technology:
Internal combustion engine
Diesel engines
Stop-start feature
Regenerative brakes
Accessories:
HVAC
Power brakes
Power steering
Types of HEVs
Series hybrids
Chevrolet Volt:
Powertrain
Basic operation
Economics
Battery pack:
Charging methods
Programmable charging
Basic operation
Cooling system:
Engine cooling system and heater loop
Electric drive cooling system
Power electronics cooling loop
High-voltage battery cooling system
Disabling a Volt:
First Responder
Fisker:
Driver-selected operating modes
Battery charging
Plug-in hybrids:
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Hydraulic hybrids
Review questions
Mild And Assist Hybrids:
Introduction:
Stop-start
Flywheel/alternator/starter hybrid system:
General Motors
Belt alternator/starter hybrid system:
General Motors
Assist hybrids:
DaimlerChrysler
General Motors eAssist
Honda's hybrids:
Honda Insight
Honda Civic Assist hybrid
Honda Accord hybrid
Honda hybrid safety issues
Porsche:
GT3R
Review questions
Power-Split-Type Full Hybrids:
Introduction
Toyota's hybrids:
Toyota Prius
Prius plug-in
Toyota's hybrid SUVs
Ford hybrids:
Operation
Electronic components
Heating and A/C systems
Engine
Transaxle
Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Review questions
Other Full Hybrid Designs:
Introduction
Models using an ISAD
Honda Civic full hybrid:
Electronic controls
Engine
Operation
Insight and CR-Z
Accord and Civic plug-in hybrids
Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen hybrids:
Audi Q5 Quattro hybrid
Other ISAD equipped hybrids:
BMW 3 and 5 series ActiveHybrids
Hyundai Sonata hybrid
Infiniti M hybrid
Models using a motor in the transmission:
GM two-mode hybrid system
Operation
BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
BMW 7 series ActiveHybrid
Concept full hybrids:
BMW i Concepts
Ford C-Max
Jaguar C-X75
VW Golf hybrid
VW XL1 Prototype
Porsche 918
Review questions
Basic Hybrid Maintenance And Service:
Introduction
Precautions:
Gloves
Buffer zone
Depowering the high-voltage system:
Honda hybrids
Toyota hybrids
Ford Motor Company hybrids
GM's Silverado/Sierra hybrids
GM Two-Mode
Hyundai Sonata hybrid
Safety features
Batteries:
12-volt batteries
High-voltage batteries
Jump-starting
Maintenance
Diagnostics:
Gathering information
Test equipment
Specific diagnostics for manufacturers:
Ford diagnostics
Toyota hybrids
Honda hybrids
Engines:
Cooling systems
Transmission
Brakes:
Electronically controlled brake system
Toyota pad replacement
Steering
Air conditioning
Review questions
Fuel Cell And Other Alternative Power 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:
Daimler
General Motors Corporation
Toyota
Honda
Others
Other alternatives:
ICE modifications
Zero-emissions vehicles
Diesel engines
Steam hybrid
Review questions
Glossary
Resources
Index