Automotive Electric Cars

A brief but comprehensive guide to organizing and initiating a home-built electric or exotic automobile construction project, as performed by the author, with accompanying illustrations and a resource guide.

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.

Are electric vehicles really failing, or is something else going on? Just a few years ago, EVs seemed destined to revolutionize transportation. Tesla became a household name, governments offered massive incentives, and automakers invested billions. Yet by 2024, headlines declared "EV euphoria is dead." Ford postponed $12 billion in EV investments, GM slashed production targets, and Volkswagen cancelled a $2 billion factory. What really happened? This comprehensive analysis cuts through the hype and misinformation to reveal the truth behind the apparent EV decline. Based on industry data, ...

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.

Conquer the ASE A6 Exam: Your Guide to Electrical/Electronic Systems is an essential study guide for automotive technicians preparing for the ASE A6 certification. This comprehensive resource delves into every aspect of vehicle electrical and electronic systems, providing detailed explanations, real-world examples, and expert exam strategies. The guide covers fundamental principles of electricity, including voltage, current, and resistance, as well as advanced topics such as computerized engine controls, hybrid and electric vehicle systems, and diagnostic troubleshooting. Each chapter 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.

"Conquer the ASE B5 Exam: Your Guide to Mechanical & Electrical Components" is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring technicians prepare for the ASE B5 exam. The book covers key topics related to mechanical and electrical components in collision repair, with a focus on practical applications and troubleshooting techniques. Readers will learn how to diagnose and repair critical systems like the cooling system, electrical system, brake components, and HVAC systems. Each chapter delves into the function, common failures, and repair strategies for specific components, providing ...

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!

I am a middle-class guy with a family and a very active lifestyle. We purchased a new electric car in the low $20,000 price range. This car turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made for our finances, time management, and overall happiness. I share my personal experience with all the details of deciding on the purchase, driving attributes, cost of charging, winter driving, and maintenance costs. You will learn everything there is to know about owning and driving an electric vehicle, and learn how an EV can be fun, economical, and reliable.

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.