The Best Hybrid Cars Books of All Time

A thoroughly revised third edition of this widely praised, bestselling textbook presents a comprehensive systems-level perspective of electric and hybrid vehicles with emphasis on technical aspects, mathematical relationships and basic design guidelines. The emerging technologies of electric vehicles require the dedication of current and future engineers, so the target audience for the book is the young professionals and students in engineering eager to learn about the area. The book is concise and clear, its mathematics are kept to a necessary minimum and it contains a well-balanced set of contents of the complex technology.

Engineers of multiple disciplines can either get a broader overview or explore in depth a particular aspect of electric or hybrid vehicles. Additions in the third edition include simulation-based design analysis of electric and hybrid vehicles and their powertrain components, particularly that of traction inverters, electric machines and motor drives. The technology trends to incorporate wide bandgap power electronics and reduced rare-earth permanent magnet electric machines in the powertrain components have been highlighted. Charging stations are a critical component for the electric vehicle infrastructure, and hence, a chapter on vehicle interactions with the power grid has been added. Autonomous driving is another emerging technology, and a chapter is included describing the autonomous driving system architecture and the hardware and software needs for such systems. The platform has been set in this book for system-level simulations to develop models using various softwares used in academia and industry, such as MATLAB®/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, Motor-CAD and Altair Flux. Examples and simulation results are provided in this edition using these software tools. The third edition is a timely revision and contribution to the field of electric vehicles that has reached recently notable markets in a more and more environmentally sensitive world.

The original Honda Insight is one of the world's most extraordinary cars. Boasting an all-aluminium body and incredible aerodynamics, the Insight was also a full hybrid. When released, it was the world's most fuel-efficient car - and by a huge margin. This book looks at the anatomy of the Insight, and its modification. The modifications range from the very simple (improving the quality of the gear shift by changing the knob) to the most complex (fitting programmable engine management and a turbo) – and everything in between.

It also covers what you need to do to keep the high voltage battery alive, and how you can add manual control to the Integrated Motor Assist electric motor. Written by a hands-on owner who is also a former automotive journalist, this book is a must-have for anyone with a first generation Insight, or anyone interested in the history of automotive technology.

11th Edition July 2023 - An invaluable guide for anyone considering the purchase of an electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or hybrid vehicle. Newly updated with reviews and information on all the latest 2023-24 models, including the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Jeep Wrangler PHEV, the GMC Hummer, the Rivian R1T and R1S, the game-changing Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Mercedes-Benz EQS, BMW iX, and many more! Also learn about the new federal tax credit structure and which models now qualify for how much tax credit as revised under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

Enormous confusion and hype surrounds the world of hybrids and EVs, and certainly they are not for everybody. Over 85% of consumers admit to not knowing the difference between a "standard" internal combustion engine vehicle and a hybrid, much less the difference between a hybrid, a PHEV or an EV. With this handbook you will learn all the ins-and-outs - the positives and the negatives - of owning a hybrid or EV. Discover which models might best suit your driving style and needs. Learn how affordable they are and whether one is right for your driving needs. The best consumers are informed consumers. By the time you have gone through this book you will know more than 99% of all car salesmen about plug-in hybrids and EVs and the details of owning one. Whether you are interested in "going green" or just want to find out where you can best save money on the true cars of the future, this is hands-down the fastest and easiest route to become a fully informed consumer.