With production and planning for new electric vehicles gaining momentum worldwide, this book – the third in a series of five volumes on this subject – provides engineers and researchers with perspectives on the most current and innovative developments regarding electric and hybrid-electric vehicle technology, design considerations, and components.
This book features 13 SAE technical papers, published from 2008 through 2010, that provide an overview of research on electric vehicle engines and powertrains.
Topics include:
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Hybrid-electric vehicle transmissions and propulsion systems
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The development of a new 1.8-liter engine for hybrid vehicles
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Vehicle system control software validation
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The impact of hybrid-electric powertrains on chassis systems and vehicle dynamics
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High-torque density motors, and interior permanent magnet synchronous motors
Introduction
The Growing Surge in Electric Vehicle Activity
EV Engines and Powertrains
Chapter 1 : Design Optimization of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors for HEV & EV (2010-01-1252)
Chapter 2 : Truck Utility & Functionality in the GM 2-Mode Hybrid (2010-01-0826)
Chapter 3 : Control of Electric to Parallel Hybrid Drive Transition in a Dual-Drive Hybrid Powertrain (2010-01-0819)
Chapter 4 : Weight and Dimensional Parameters of a Power Drive for Electrical Vehicle (2009-01-1886)
Chapter 5 : Study on a High Torque Density Motor for an Electric Traction Vehicle (2009-01-1337)
Chapter 6 : "Fair" Comparison of Powertrain Configurations for Plug-In Hybrid Operation Using Global Optimization (2009-01-1334)
Chapter 7 : Development of New 1.8-Liter Engine for Hybrid Vehicles (2009-01-1061)
Chapter 8 : Vehicle System Control Software Validation for the Dual Drive Hybrid Powertrain (2009-01-0736)
Chapter 9 : The Impact of Hybrid-Electric Powertrains on Chassis Systems and Vehicle Dynamics (2009-01-0442)
Chapter 10 : Automated Manual Transmission Shift Strategy for Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle (2009-01-0144)
Chapter 11 : General Motors Front Wheel Drive Two-Mode Hybrid Transmission (2009-01-0508)
Chapter 12 : Modeling and Simulation of the Dual Drive Hybrid Electric Propulsion System (2009-01-0147)
Chapter 13 : Comparison of Powertrain Configuration for Plug-In HEVs from a Fuel Economy Perspective (2008-01-0461)
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