Electric Cars

A concise introduction to all the key tenets of electrical and mechanical engineering degree course, written by former NASA engineer Dr. David Baker. Listeners will quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering and their practical applications. Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. David Baker delves into the history and development of this far-reaching subject, as well as the challenges of the future.

This book goes into the origin of electric cars and the different types of electric cars, as well as the positive and negative aspects. By investing in this book, you can get a grasp of which electric cars to look into and which ones to stay away from. Advertising in this industry can trick you if you're not aware of what's really necessary for an electric car to function properly.

The resurgence of the electric car in modern life is a tale of adventurers, men and women who bucked the complete dominance of the fossil-fueled car to seek something cleaner, simpler and cheaper. Award-winning former Wall Street Journal reporter John Fialka documents the early days of the electric car, from the MIT/Caltech race between prototypes in the summer of 1968 to the 1987 victory of the Sunraycer in the world's first race featuring solar-powered cars.

The grid is an accident of history and of culture, in no way intrinsic to how we produce, deliver and consume electrical power. Yet this is the system the United States ended up with, a jerry-built structure now so rickety and near collapse that a strong wind or a hot day can bring it to a grinding halt. The grid is now under threat from a new source: renewable and variable energy, which puts stress on its logics as much as its components.

Learn about the development of the Electric Car with iMinds insightful knowledge series. Imagine never having to go to the service station to fill up your car. And imagine owning a car that doesn’t pollute the planet. Such notions may seem fanciful, but to eco-conscious manufacturers they are goals to strive for!Electric vehicles, or EVs, are those which are powered by an electric motor that receives its current either from rechargeable storage batteries or other sources of electrical energy.

Electric cars are steadily becoming more popular as the technology that produces them gets better and more efficient. Gone now are the days when an electric car needed to be charged every few miles, but still, there are many misconceptions about them. Electric Car: A Beginners Guide to Understanding Electric Cars seeks to eliminate many of these misconceptions and myths that surround these vehicles.

Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young listeners will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young listeners excited about electric vehicles!

Modern Automotive Performance: EV & Hybrid Tuning and Maintenance bridges the gap between traditional car tuning and the emerging world of electric and hybrid vehicles. Whether you are an enthusiast, a professional mechanic, or a technically curious driver, this book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding, maintaining, and optimizing modern automotive powertrains. This book complements my earlier works on car tuning and automotive maintenance—Autonomous Car Maintenance and Complete Car Tuning and Performance Guide—but it also serves as the foundation of a new series dedicated to ...

Your first purchase of an electric vehicle is a big decision, so let's explore all the available options together! Guide to Using Electric Cars will provide you with insight into everything from sedans to SUVs. Plus, I'll help break down the advantages that come along with going electric - like saving money and reducing your carbon footprint-before you go car shopping. With this information in hand, there's no doubt that you can find a ride tailored perfectly for your needs and budget! Learn the different electric options from full battery and all the hybrid types. Explore the charging ...

Human transportation has come a long way since the invention of the wheel. Vehicles of all sorts have us speeding across land, through water, and in the skies. What might be next? From self-driving cars to jet packs, listeners will discover exciting new ways they may get around in the future.

Solar power is now gaining more and more popularity and understanding as millions look to it to solve our energy problems and help improve the health of the planet at the same time. And this bundle will show how you can be a part of that, too. Includes: Solar Power: Off Grid Power That Anyone Can Use and Electric Car: A Beginners Guide to Understanding Electric Cars.

The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around.

Prior to 2017, automobile manufacturers were being dragged kicking and screaming into the world of Electric Vehicles. Now they are sharp elbowing their way passed competitors trying to be the first to the market with the best EV. Their newly found religion appears to be driven by the announcements from many nations that within two decades they will outlaw the sale of fossil fuel based automobiles. Why would you want one? Which one is best for you? What are the problems that could cost you big? Should you lease or buy an EV? What about maintenance costs? Where will you charge your car? This ...

Electric cars are different than most cars because you have to plug them in to make them go.

Everyone needs to be more involved with the huge task of changing from fossil fuels to renewable and less polluting alternatives as quickly as possible for the health of the planet and future generations. Whether this is actively promoting alternative energy, joining and supporting pressure groups, working within the industry, investing in green technology or just telling people about it, you can make a difference. The responsibility is huge and the timing is crucial. We all know (even those who don’t want to admit it) that our current path of capital and carbon driven development is ...

Take a look at the vehicle sitting in your driveway. It may be the last one you ever own. With an estimated 33 million fully autonomous cars and taxis projected to hit the road by 2040, an automotive renaissance is soon to be upon us. Personal car ownership currently costs the average sedan owner $9,000 annually. But car ownership may soon be a thing of the past.

An eye-opening investigation into how our ever-expanding urban highways accelerated inequality and fractured communities—and a call for a more just, sustainable path forward “Megan Kimble manages to turn a book about transportation and infrastructure into a fascinating human drama...

Are you thinking about upgrading to an electric radiator fan in your vehicle? This book is everything you need to know about automotive electric radiator fans. Whether you want a killer Lincoln Mark V111 fan for your big block racer, or a slick Taurus fan that will cool your truck with ease, I show you every detail you'll need to build a fully automatic system for pennies on the dollar. If you're interested in installing an electric radiator fan, this book is what you need, with part numbers, cfm ratings of the best fans and I also tell you want to look for. Try it!

This book covers a broad range of information that one should be aware of before investing in an electric car charging station installer company. The glossary type book is filled with industry-specific terms and definitions that are related to charging stations, such as AC charging, DC fast charging, and SAE J1772 Plug. The explanations provided in the book are concise and easily understandable for both novices and experts. The book discusses the different types of companies that provide charging stations installation services such as turnkey providers, consulting services or network ...

Long Hard Road provides an inside look at the birth of the lithium-ion battery, from its origins in academic labs around the world to its transition to its new role as the future of automotive power. It chronicles the piece-by-piece development of the battery, from its early years when it was met by indifference from industry to its later emergence in Japan where it served in camcorders, laptops, and cell phones. The book is the first to provide a glimpse inside the Japanese corporate culture that turned the lithium-ion chemistry into a commercial product.