A comprehensive and up-to-date reference book on modern electric vehicle technology, which covers the engineering philosophy, state-of-the-art technology, and commercialisation of electrical vehicles.

It provides a comprehensive coverage of electric machines and drives for electric and hybrid vehicles, including both electric propulsion and hybrid propulsion. The corresponding motor drives for electric propulsion range from the existing types, namely the DC, induction, permanent magnet brushless and switched reluctance motor drives, to the advanced types, namely the doubly salient permanent magnet, magnetic-geared, vernier permanent magnet and advanced magnetless motor drives. The corresponding machine systems for hybrid propulsion cover the existing types, namely the integrated starter generator and planetary-geared electric variable transmission systems, and the advanced types, namely the double-rotor electric variable transmission and magnetic-geared electric variable transmission systems. Emphasis is given to the design criteria, performance analyses and application examples or potentials of various motor drives and machine systems.

Electric and hybrid vehicles have been globally identified to be the most environmental friendly road transportation. Energy Systems for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles provides comprehensive coverage of the three main energy system technologies of these vehicles - energy sources, battery charging and vehicle-to-grid systems. The book begins with a discussion of energy source systems, covering electrochemical energy sources, flywheel energy storage, hybrid energy sources, solar energy harvesting, electromagnetic energy regeneration and thermoelectric energy recovery. Then battery technologies are covered, including battery charging strategies and battery management techniques, emerging wireless charging techniques for electric vehicles and the concept of energy cryptography for secure wireless power transfer. Finally vehicle-to-X technology is discussed, embracing the vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-grid energy systems, for electric and hybrid vehicles. Combining insights from an international team of authors, this book is essential reading for researchers and advanced students developing electric/hybrid vehicles and intelligent transport systems in industry and academia.

In Chaos in Electric Drive Systems: Analysis, Control and Application authors Chau and Wang systematically introduce an emerging technology of electrical engineering that bridges abstract chaos theory and practical electric drives. The authors consolidate all important information in this interdisciplinary technology, including the fundamental concepts, mathematical modeling, theoretical analysis, computer simulation, and hardware implementation. The book provides comprehensive coverage of chaos in electric drive systems with three main parts: analysis, control and application. Corresponding drive systems range from the simplest to the latest types: DC, induction, synchronous reluctance, switched reluctance, and permanent magnet brushless drives. * The first book to comprehensively treat chaos in electric drive systems * Reviews chaos in various electrical engineering technologies and drive systems * Presents innovative approaches to stabilize and stimulate chaos in typical drives * Discusses practical application of chaos stabilization, chaotic modulation and chaotic motion * Authored by well-known scientists in the field * Lecture materials available from the book's companion website This book is ideal for researchers and graduate students who specialize in electric drives, mechatronics, and electric machinery, as well as those enrolled in classes covering advanced topics in electric drives and control. Engineers and product designers in industrial electronics, consumer electronics, electric appliances and electric vehicles will also find this book helpful in applying these emerging techniques. Lecture materials for instructors available at www.wiley.com/go/chau-chaos