Electric Vehicles and the Future of Energy Efficient Transportation explores the growth and adoption of electric vehicles for the purpose of sustainable transportation and presents a critical analysis in terms of the economics, technology, and environmental perspectives of electric vehicles. The chapters cover the benefits and limitations of electric vehicles, techno-economic feasibility of the technologies being developed, and the impact this has on society. Specific points of discussion include electric vehicle architecture, wireless power transfer, battery management, and renewable resources. This book is of interest for individuals in the automotive sector and allied industries, policymakers, practitioners, engineers, technicians, researchers, academicians, and students looking for updated information on the technology, economics, policy, and environmental aspects of electric vehicles.
Topics Covered
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:
•Automotive Industry
•Battery Management Systems
•Charging Stations
•Economics
•Electric Vehicle Architecture
•Electric Vehicles
•Environmental Impacts
•Grid Integration
•Hybrid Electric Vehicles
•Power Quality
•Regenerative Braking System
•Renewable Energy
•Sustainable Transportation
•Wireless Power Transfer
Topics Covered
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:
•Automotive Industry
•Battery Management Systems
•Charging Stations
•Economics
•Electric Vehicle Architecture
•Electric Vehicles
•Environmental Impacts
•Grid Integration
•Hybrid Electric Vehicles
•Power Quality
•Regenerative Braking System
•Renewable Energy
•Sustainable Transportation
•Wireless Power Transfer