Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Autor Seth Leitmanen Limba Engleză Paperback – 16 aug 2009
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle from the Ground Up
Written by clean energy guru and electric vehicle expert Seth Leitman, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
"Written by Seth Leitman, longtime green vehicle/sustainability expert and author of "Build Your Own Electric Vehicle," this 275-page book provides an overview of the technology and the issues in doing a conversion, and it works well as a different way in to the open source material that can be found at http://www.eaa-phev.org or the easier-to-remember http://www.priusplus.org." -- CalCars.org
Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to hitting the road in a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly ride. Inside, you'll find complete details on the hybrid powertrain and all the required components, including the motor, battery, and chassis. The book covers the plug-in hybrids currently on the market as well as hybrid conversion companies, conversion kits, and related resources. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. With this how-to guide on hand, you'll be behind the wheel of your own plug-in hybrid electric automobile in no time!
Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle covers:
- Energy savings and environmental benefits
- PHEV background
- Drivetrain components and design
- Chassis selection
- DC and AC motor types
- Batteries and chargers
- The conversion process
- Licensing and insurance
- Safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and warranties
- Clubs and associations
- Additional resources
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780071614733
ISBN-10: 0071614737
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 188 x 236 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Editura: McGraw Hill Education
Colecția McGraw Hill TAB
Locul publicării:United States
ISBN-10: 0071614737
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 188 x 236 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Editura: McGraw Hill Education
Colecția McGraw Hill TAB
Locul publicării:United States
Cuprins
1. What is a PHEV and Why Is It Good?
Have you driven a hybrid lately?New electricity ratesConversion costsBig players in the hybrid movementPimp my ride to e my ride!Best conversion companiesGlobal impact
2. Environmental Benefits of PHEV
Issues that surround plug-in hybrid electric cars
3. Electric Cars, Hybrids, and PHEV
Transportation solutionsCARB (California Air Resources Board) Expanding the PHEV marketConverting today
4. Conversion Basics
Different conversion kitsComparison to pure electric vehicles
5. Motors
What and how to choose
6. Controllers
Hybrid drive controllers
7. Batteries
Nickel LeadLithium
8. Chargers
Modern chargers Electrical system information
9. Sample Conversion to PHEV
Information from conversion specialists The best PHEV systems available
10. How Can I Get One?
SourcesPartsConversion companiesExperts
Have you driven a hybrid lately?New electricity ratesConversion costsBig players in the hybrid movementPimp my ride to e my ride!Best conversion companiesGlobal impact
2. Environmental Benefits of PHEV
Issues that surround plug-in hybrid electric cars
3. Electric Cars, Hybrids, and PHEV
Transportation solutionsCARB (California Air Resources Board) Expanding the PHEV marketConverting today
4. Conversion Basics
Different conversion kitsComparison to pure electric vehicles
5. Motors
What and how to choose
6. Controllers
Hybrid drive controllers
7. Batteries
Nickel LeadLithium
8. Chargers
Modern chargers Electrical system information
9. Sample Conversion to PHEV
Information from conversion specialists The best PHEV systems available
10. How Can I Get One?
SourcesPartsConversion companiesExperts