Hybrid Vehicles: and the Future of Personal Transportation
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (993 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1420075349 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 504 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Distinguished Professor and Fellow of Society of Automotive Engineers, Carmel, California, USA
Exploring practical solutions to these problems, Hybrid Vehicles and the Future of Personal Transportation provides broad coverage of the technologies involved in manufacturing and operating hybrids. The book also discusses both concept and production-bound hybrids as well as the economics and safety issues of hybrid ownership. It will help you make a sound decision concerning the purchase and operation of a hybrid or electric vehicle.. Making the jargon of fuel-efficient vehicles accessible to a wide audience, this guide explains the history of hybrids, how they work, and their impact on the environment. It reviews key components of hybrid and pure electric vehicles, including batteries, fuel cells, and ultracapacitors. Now is the time to seriously consider an alternative to standard automobiles. In addition, the author supplies effective tips on how to save gasoline with conventional and hybrid automobiles. Uncover the Technology behind Hybrids and Make an Intelligent Decision When Purchasing Your Next Vehicle With one billion cars expected to be on the roads of the world in the near future, the potential for war over oil and the negative environmental effects of emissions will be greater than ever before
"Could have been a great book" according to B. Nibali. I am a mechanical engineer working on a development project and purchased this newly-released book based on the contents description and author's credentials ("Distinguished professor and SAE Fellow").I am extremely disappointed with the content of th. EMprof said A unique book on hybrid vehicles. I am a professor of electrical engineering, so I have critically evaluated the portions relevant to my area and found them to be accurate. In the book Dr. Fuhs has covered the four basic areas of power electronics, motor/generators (M/Gs), electrochem. Robert Tonsing said Very informative, but often overly technical, dubious references. Overall this what I wanted, a thorough description of the science behind auto and hybrid technology. Much of it seems to have little to do with hybrids, but I guess this is a case of better too much information than too little. I was shocked how many
Distinguished Professor and Fellow of Society of Automotive Engineers, Carmel, California, USA