Vehicular Electric Power Systems

This book provides insights into the development of more electric vehicles, addressing trends, challenges, and system stability in various applications.

The book Vehicular Electric Power Systems serves as a comprehensive introduction to the evolving landscape of more electric vehicles (MEVs). It delves into the latest trends and challenges surrounding the development of MEVs, presenting a wealth of examples and in-depth discussions on advanced MEV power system architectures, characteristics, and dynamics. The authors emphasize real-world applications, shedding light on critical issues related to system stability and the challenges encountered during and after the implementation phase.

In addition to providing a thorough overview, Vehicular Electric Power Systems explores innovations aimed at enhancing maintenance, support, endurance, safety, and cost-efficiency across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and marine vehicle engineering. The book highlights different types of automotive power systems, from conventional automobiles to heavy-duty vehicles, and electric and hybrid electric vehicles. It also examines electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems, along with their control strategies, ensuring that readers gain a solid understanding of the technological advancements in this field.

Moreover, the work addresses aerospace power systems, covering conventional and advanced aircraft, spacecraft, and the International Space Station. It also discusses the intricacies of sea and undersea vehicles, modeling techniques for energy storage devices, and advanced power electronic converters. By providing guidelines for the design of both DC and AC distribution architectures, Vehicular Electric Power Systems equips professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate the future of vehicular power systems effectively.