ABSTRACT

This reference acquaints professionals with trends and challenges in the development of more electric vehicles (MEVs) using detailed examples and comprehensive discussions on advanced MEV power system architectures, characteristics, and dynamics. The book focuses on real-world applications and highlights issues related to system stability, as well as challenges faced during and after implementation. Heralding a new wave of advances in power system technology, Vehicular Electric Power Systems probes innovations in the development of more electric vehicles for improved maintenance, support, endurance, safety, and cost-efficiency in automotive, aerospace, and marine vehicle engineering.

chapter 1|15 pages

Introduction to Electrical Power Systems

chapter 2|35 pages

Fundamentals of Power Electronics

chapter 3|18 pages

Electric Machines

chapter 4|111 pages

Automotive Power Systems

chapter 5|40 pages

Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

chapter 6|9 pages

Aircraft Power Systems

chapter 7|55 pages

Space Power Systems

chapter 8|37 pages

Sea and Undersea Vehicles

chapter 9|48 pages

Fuel Cell Based Vehicles