ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES : DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS, 3RD EDITION

Book Details:

• Publisher: CRC Press

• Author: Iqbal Husain

• Language: English

• Edition: 3

• ISBN: 9781032312989

• Pages: 477

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.0 x 1.3 inches

About The Book:

The third edition of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals by Iqbal Husain is a thoroughly revised and highly acclaimed textbook offering an in-depth, systems-level perspective on electric and hybrid vehicles. This comprehensive edition highlights the key technical aspects, mathematical relationships, and basic design principles essential to understanding these advanced technologies. Written for young professionals and engineering students, this book provides a concise yet thorough introduction to the emerging field of electric vehicles, with a focus on practical knowledge and a clear explanation of complex concepts.

The third edition introduces new material, including simulation-based design analysis, highlighting advancements in traction inverters, electric machines, and motor drives. The book also addresses the impact of wide bandgap power electronics and reduced rare-earth permanent magnet electric machines on the powertrain. Recognizing the importance of charging stations, it features a new chapter on the interactions between vehicles and the power grid, as well as a dedicated section on autonomous driving systems and their architecture.

Additionally, the book provides system-level simulation platforms and models using widely used software tools such as MATLAB®/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, Motor-CAD, and Altair Flux. Real-world examples and simulation results are included to enhance understanding of the material. This updated edition is an invaluable resource for engineers and students eager to explore the rapidly evolving field of electric and hybrid vehicle technology, offering both broad overviews and in-depth explorations of specific topics.