Principles of Electric Vehicle Technology

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Electric vehicles (EVs) are a vital part of the world's infrastructure and are a fundamental component in the ongoing development that powers our future transportation needs.  </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Limited resources and environmental pollution mean that an alternative to traditional petrol- and diesel-powered internal combustion engines is necessary to maintain and propel a sustainable society that continues to thrive.  </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Regardless of fuel it is electricity that has an elemental energy which produces no toxic pollutants at point of use.  </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Electricity can be generated from multiple sources many of which can be considered environmentally friendly making it a logical choice to charge our energy needs.  </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>In our interconnected modern lives electricity is indispensable powering everything from our homes to our gadgets. Yet even though the first cars developed used electricity for their source of propulsion internal combustion engines dominated the automotive landscape due to their seemingly inexhaustible and harmless hydrocarbon fuel. </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>As the world developed it became increasingly clear that our reliance upon petrol and diesel was misguided.  </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>We are perfectly happy with using electricity for nearly all of our daily energy needs but many still struggle with the concept of using it for transportation due to the abundance of the internal combustion engine.  </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>The inevitable rise in electrically powered vehicles means that we all need to learn about this new (yet old) technology if we are to integrate it into our everyday lives.  </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Often the unknown poses the greatest barrier to a change in habits leading to mental roadblocks that hinder progress. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>We often know more than we give ourselves credit for but it takes a spark of inspiration for this to be realised.  </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>This book is designed to support knowledge relating to the technology employed in the operation and use of electric vehicles; helping technicians engineers first responders and vehicle operators understand how they work.  </span></p><p><br></p><p>This book seeks to bridge the gap between traditional propulsion methods and electric vehicles. It explores why <strong>alternative propulsion and electric vehicles</strong> are needed and the problems caused by continued fossil fuel usage. It provides a background on <strong>electrical fundamentals</strong> related to the operation and maintenance of electric vehicles.</p><p>It outlines some organisational requirements such as resources tooling and equipment needed for maintaining and repairing electric vehicles in workshops.</p><p>It also introduces the components of electric vehicle drive and operating systems as well as the <strong>maintenance repair and diagnosis</strong> of these systems.</p>