{"product_id":"hybrid-electric-vehicles-chris-mi-9781394295128","title":"Hybrid Electric Vehicles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction to all types of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), with coverage of fundamentals, applications, and the latest industry technologies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHybrid Electric Vehicles: Principles and Applications with Practical Perspectives\u003c\/i\u003e provides an introduction to hybrid vehicles, from hybrid-electric, hybrid-hydraulic, and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles to fuel-cell vehicles and off-road hybrid vehicular systems. The book focuses on the propulsion systems for these vehicles, including issues related to power and energy management. Other topics covered include hybrid vs. pure electric, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) system architecture (including plug-in, charging control, and hydraulic), safety and EMC, storage technologies, vehicular power and energy management, diagnostics and prognostics, and electromechanical vibration issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Third Edition has been updated to address the latest industry trends and technologies impacting HEVs, such as more detailed discussion on planetary gear, synchronous reluctance motors, fast-charging methods for batteries, and matters pertaining to cybersecurity in vehicles. The latest HEV industry data and examples highlighting automakers' current HEV models are featured throughout the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSample topics discussed in \u003ci\u003eHybrid Electric Vehicles: Principles and Applications with Practical Perspectives\u003c\/i\u003e include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific state-of-the-art HEVs including the Toyota Prius, the Honda Civic, and the Ford Escape, with additional coverage of two-mode hybrid vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHEV fundamentals, covering performance, powertrain component sizing, gradability requirements, and selection of gear ratios\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCold start emissions reduction and cold\/hot weather performance enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectric and hybrid ships, aircraft, and locomotives, with discussion on industrial utilization of other types of vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMilitary applications of HEVs, covering ruggedness issues, dismounted soldier applications, and electromagnetic launchers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFast charging of batteries in electrified vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCybersecurity issues in electrified vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ci\u003eHybrid Electric Vehicles: Principles and Applications with Practical Perspectives\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential up-to-date reference on the subject for engineers working in the automotive industry, including at automakers, vehicle OEMs, and component suppliers, as well as students and instructors in upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses related to HEVs and electric propulsion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris Mi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 139429512X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394295128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.25d","brand":"Chris Mi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47579719500031,"sku":"9781394295128","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b72dd332-3c65-49f4-a544-7afd63529403.jpg?v=1763876175","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hybrid-electric-vehicles-chris-mi-9781394295128","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}