Electric Vehicles: A Systems Approach provides the foundational knowledge technicians need to safely service all types of electric vehicles (EVs). With a strong emphasis on high-voltage safety, this textbook navigates the complexities of high-voltage drive trains using easy-to-understand text and visuals. Having a background in EV technology will provide technicians with an incredible opportunity for rapid advancement in the automobile repair industry.

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Electric Vehicles: A Systems Approach, Online Textbook

• Electric Vehicles
• Copyright © 2024 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
• Preface
• About the Author
• Reviewers
• Acknowledgments
• • ASE Connections
• Features of the Textbook
• TOOLS FOR STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Electric Vehicle Drive Trains
• • Chapter 1 Objectives
  • Chapter 1 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 1 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 1.1 Brief History of Electric Vehicles
  • 1.2 Regulating Emissions
  • 1.3 Classifying Electric Vehicles
  • 1.4 Powering Electric Vehicles
  • 1.5 Electric Vehicle Winners
  • 1.6 Electric Vehicles Today
  • 1.7 Developing Electric Vehicle Trends
  • 1.8 Highway Road Stop of the Future
  • Chapter 1 Summary
  • Chapter 1 Review Questions
  • Chapter 1 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 2 General Service Facility Safety
• • Chapter 2 Objectives
  • Chapter 2 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 2 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 2.1 Strategize Safe Practice
  • 2.2 Safety Rules
  • 2.3 Personal Protective Equipment
  • 2.4 Right to Know Legislation
  • 2.5 Fire Safety
  • 2.6 Service Equipment
  • 2.7 General Precautions
  • 2.8 Chassis and Shop Electrical Safety
  • 2.9 Lockout, Tagout
  • Chapter 2 Summary
  • Chapter 2 Review Questions
  • Chapter 2 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 3 High-Voltage Electricity Safety
• • Chapter 3 Objectives
  • Chapter 3 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 3 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 3.1 Safety Issues
  • 3.2 Understanding Electrical Energy
  • 3.3 General High-Voltage Safety
  • 3.4 High-Voltage PPE Checklist
  • 3.5 Electric Vehicle Safe Work Practices
  • 3.6 High-Voltage General Work Area Preparation
  • 3.7 High-Voltage Testing
  • 3.8 Everyday Tasks
  • 3.9 Welding on High-Voltage Vehicles
  • 3.10 EESS Safety
  • Chapter 3 Summary
  • Chapter 3 Review Questions
  • Chapter 3 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 4 High-Voltage Drive Train Topology
• • Chapter 4 Objectives
  • Chapter 4 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 4 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 4.1 Key Powertrain Definitions
  • 4.2 Common Electrical Schematic Symbols
  • 4.3 Powertrain Schematics
  • Chapter 4 Summary
  • Chapter 4 Review Questions
  • Chapter 4 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 5 Adapting the ICE and Transmission for HEV Drive
• • Chapter 5 Objectives
  • Chapter 5 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 5 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 5.1 Defining Hybrid Electric and Plug-in Electric Vehicles
  • 5.2 Blended Torque Drive Trains
  • 5.3 ICE for HEVs
  • 5.4 Power-Split Torque Blending
  • 5.5 Blended Torque Transmissions
  • 5.6 Regenerative Braking
  • Chapter 5 Summary
  • Chapter 5 Review Questions
  • Chapter 5 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 6 Fuel Cell Source Power
• • Chapter 6 Objectives
  • Chapter 6 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 6 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 6.1 Fuel Cell Powertrain
  • 6.2 Fuel Cell Chemistry Basics
  • 6.3 Sources of Hydrogen Fuel
  • 6.4 Fuel Cell Subsystems
  • 6.5 Fuel Cell Classifications
  • 6.6 Hydrogen Storage and Refueling
  • 6.7 Current Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
  • 6.8 FCEV Cost
  • Chapter 6 Summary
  • Chapter 6 Review Questions
  • Chapter 6 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 7 Electrical Energy Storage Systems
• • Chapter 7 Objectives
  • Chapter 7 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 7 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 7.1 Battery Fundamentals
  • 7.2 Electrical Energy Storage
  • 7.3 Battery Terminology
  • 7.4 Battery Casing Architecture
  • 7.5 Making On-board Electricity
  • 7.6 Electric Vehicle Energy Sources
  • 7.7 Cell Construction and Chemistry
  • 7.8 Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
  • 7.9 Lithium-ion Batteries
  • 7.10 Lithium Battery Chemistry
  • 7.11 Solid-State Batteries
  • 7.12 Ultracapacitors
  • 7.13 Module Architecture and Location
  • 7.14 Maintenance
  • Chapter 7 Summary
  • Chapter 7 Review Questions
  • Chapter 7 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 8 CAN Bus and Electronic Control Systems
• • Chapter 8 Objectives
  • Chapter 8 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 8 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 8.1 CAN Bus Network
  • 8.2 CAN Bus Access
  • 8.3 Electric Vehicle Electronics
  • 8.4 Input Circuit
  • 8.5 Controller Outputs
  • Chapter 8 Summary
  • Chapter 8 Review Questions
  • Chapter 8 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 9 Drive Train Electricity and Electronics
• • Chapter 9 Objectives
  • Chapter 9 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 9 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 9.1 Intelligent Battery Management
  • 9.2 Electric Vehicle Powertrain Thermal Management
  • 9.3 Electric Drive Train Management
  • 9.4 Power Management Electronics
  • Chapter 9 Summary
  • Chapter 9 Review Questions
  • Chapter 9 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 10 Traction Motors
• • Chapter 10 Objectives
  • Chapter 10 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 10 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 10.1 Motor and Generator Operating Principles
  • 10.2 DC Motors
  • 10.3 AC Motors
  • 10.4 AC Traction Motors
  • 10.5 Traction Motor Cooling
  • 10.6 Motor to Wheel Power Flow
  • Chapter 10 Summary
  • Chapter 10 Review Questions
  • Chapter 10 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 11 Charging and Hydrogen Refueling
• • Chapter 11 Objectives
  • Chapter 11 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 11 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 11.1 Key Terminology
  • 11.2 North American Grid Electricity
  • 11.3 Electric Vehicle Charging Fundamentals
  • 11.4 Smart Cables
  • 11.5 Charging Infrastructure Options
  • 11.6 Hydrogen Refueling
  • 11.7 Miles Per Gallon, Gasoline Equivalent
  • Chapter 11 Summary
  • Chapter 11 Review Questions
  • Chapter 11 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 12 Training Standards
• • Chapter 12 Objectives
  • Chapter 12 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 12 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 12.1 ASE Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Certification
  • 12.2 Generic Electric Vehicle Course Content
  • 12.3 Manufacturer Training Profiles
  • 12.4 Commercial Vehicle Training Standards
  • 12.5 Government Training Initiatives
  • 12.6 Government Training Program
  • 12.7 Interactive Augmented Reality Technician
  • 12.8 Self-Assessment
  • Chapter 12 Summary
  • Chapter 12 Review Questions
  • Chapter 12 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 13 Specialty Tools, Circuit Isolation, and First Responder Practices
• • Chapter 13 Objectives
  • Chapter 13 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 13 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 13.1 Electric Vehicle Specialty Tools
  • 13.2 High-Voltage Isolation Safety
  • 13.3 First Responder Practices
  • 13.4 Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression
  • 13.5 Electric Vehicle Rescue Procedure
  • 13.6 NFPA First Responder Guidelines
  • Chapter 13 Summary
  • Chapter 13 Review Questions
  • Chapter 13 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 14 Service and Diagnostic Routines
• • Chapter 14 Objectives
  • Chapter 14 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 14 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 14.1 Electric Vehicle Service Shop Practices
  • 14.2 Preventative Maintenance
  • 14.3 Noninvasive Diagnostic Routines
  • 14.4 PicoScope
  • 14.5 Electric Drive Train Diagnostic Routines
  • 14.6 Commercial Electric Vehicle Maintenance
  • 14.7 FCEV Service and Maintenance
  • Chapter 14 Summary
  • Chapter 14 Review Questions
  • Chapter 14 Critical Thinking
• CHAPTER 15 Alternative Electric Vehicle Applications
• • Chapter 15 Objectives
  • Chapter 15 Technical Terms
  • Chapter 15 Why Read This Chapter?
  • 15.1 Battery Electric Vehicle Performance Automobiles
  • 15.2 Formula One Hybrid
  • 15.3 Light-Duty Parcel and People Movers
  • 15.4 Autonomous Electric Vehicles
  • 15.5 Powerlift BEVs
  • 15.6 Trolley Buses and Streetcars
  • 15.7 Port and Urban Utility Electric Vehicles
  • 15.8 Off-Road AC Electric Drive
  • Chapter 15 Summary
  • Chapter 15 Review Questions
  • Chapter 15 Critical Thinking Challenges
• Appendix
• • Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Glossary
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