BUILD YOUR OWN ELECTRIC VEHICLE 3E

Publisher''s Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product.BUILD CONVERT OR BUY A STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRIC VEHICLEThoroughly revised and expanded Build Your Own Electric Vehicle Third Edition is your go-to guide for converting an internal combustion engine vehicle to electric or building an EV from the ground up. You''ll also find out about the wide variety of EVs available for purchase and how they''re being built. This new editiondetails all the latest breakthroughs including AC propulsion and regenerative braking systems intelligent controllers batteries and charging technologies.Filled with updated photos this cutting-edge resource fully describes each component--motor battery controller charger and chassis--and provides illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to assemble all the parts. Exclusive web content features currentsupplier and dealer lists. Custom-built for environmentalists engineers students hobbyists and mechanics this hands-on guide puts you in the fast lane toward a cost-effective reliable green machine.Build Your Own Electric Vehicle Third Edition covers:Environmental impact and energy savingsThe best EV for you--purchase trade-offs conversion trade-offs and conversion costsChassis and designDifferent types of electric motors and controllersLithium EV batteriesChargers and electrical systemsEV builds and conversionsLicensing and insuring your EVDriving and maintenanceList of manufacturers and dealers regularly updated on website