Author: Sean Bennett

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 an easy-to-understand, approachable writing style and engaging visuals. Using real-world examples and illustrations, the text provides an understanding of ICE-hybrid, battery-electric, and fuel cell operation. Coverage includes CAN Bus Communication Systems and telematics in the context of electric vehicles. It incorporates all forms of electric vehicle transportation, including passenger vehicles, construction vehicles, and commercial vehicles. Author Sean Bennett addresses electric vehicles from a technician's perspective and provides a strong background in EV technology.

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Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Electric Vehicles: A Systems Approach 2e, Online Textbook

• Front Matter
• 1 Introduction to Electric Vehicle Drive Trains
• 2 General Service Facility Safety
• 3 High-Voltage Electricity Safety
• 4 High-Voltage Drive Train Topology
• 5 Adapting the ICE and Transmission for HEV Drive
• 6 Fuel Cell Source Power
• 7 Electrical Energy Storage Systems
• 8 CAN Bus and Electronic Control Systems
• 9 Drive Train Electricity and Electronics
• 10 Traction Motors
• 11 Charging and Hydrogen Refueling
• 12 Electric Vehicle Auxiliary Electric Systems
• 13 Specialty Tools, Circuit Isolation, and First Responder Practices
• 14 Service and Diagnostic Routines
• 15 Alternative Electric Vehicle Applications
• 16 Training Standards
• Appendix A: Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Appendix B: Self-Assessment Competency Rating
• Glossary
• Index