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The increase in air pollution and vehicular emissions has led to
the development of the renewable energy-based generation and
electrification of transportation. Further, the electrification
shift faces an enormous challenge due to limited driving range,
long charging time, and high initial cost of deployment. Firstly,
there has been a discussion on renewable energy such as how wind
power and solar power can be generated by wind turbines and
photovoltaics, respectively, while these are intermittent in
nature. The combination of these renewable energy resources with
available power generation system will make electric vehicle (EV)
charging sustainable and viable after the payback period. Recently,
there has also been a significant discussion focused on various EV
charging types and the level of power for charging to minimize the
charging time. By focusing on both sustainable and renewable
energy, as well as charging infrastructures and technologies, the
future for EV can be explored. Developing Charging Infrastructure
and Technologies for Electric Vehicles reviews and discusses the
state of the art in electric vehicle charging technologies, their
applications, economic, environmental, and social impact, and
integration with renewable energy. This book captures the state of
the art in electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment,
their applications, architectures, and relevant technologies. In
addition, this book identifies potential research directions and
technologies that facilitate insights on EV charging in various
charging places such as smart home charging, parking EV charging,
and charging stations. This book will be essential for power system
architects, mechanics, electrical engineers, practitioners,
developers, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students
interested in the problems and solutions to the state-of-the-art
status of electric vehicles.
Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and
motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to
follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs
and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting
section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable
short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for
special tools; notes, cautions and warnings for the home mechanic;
color spark plug diagnosis and an easy to use index. This service,
repair & maintenance manual covers all Nissan Maxima models,
1985-1992. Note: this manual does not include information specific
to the VE30DE engine.
Applies to all air-cooled-type Volkswagen Beetles, but does not
cover MacPherson strut-type front suspension found on 1302 and 1303
models.- The first reference book devoted solely to Beetle chassis,
suspension and braking systems.- Suitable for the home enthusiast
as well as the more experienced mechanic.- Based on the successful
"How-To" technical features developed by the author for Volksworld
magazine.- Includes detailed coverage of the process for shortening
the Beetle floorpan for kit-cars and dune buggies.- All the
information is based on practical experience of specialist VW
mechanics.
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