EV Batteries, Chargers, and Subsystems is a comprehensive guide for engineers and professionals seeking to master the intricacies of EV technology, address performance challenges, and ensure safety compliance. This book provides an in-depth examination of Lithium-ion batteries, the backbone of modern electric vehicles, exploring their composition, manufacturing processes, safety hazards, and mitigation strategies. It focuses on the challenges and limitations of these batteries, highlighting why they remain both a cornerstone and a constraint in EV innovation.
Readers will discover comprehensive discussions on key subsystems, including the motors that drive the vehicles, DC-DC converters that manage power flows, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that enhance safety and usability. A strong emphasis on safety considerations and industry standards ensures that readers gain a clear understanding of the regulations shaping EV design and performance. Through case studies and real-world examples, the book highlights the challenges faced by electric vehicles in the field, such as the critical issue of Li-ion battery fires and offers practical solutions to address these concerns.
This book empowers readers to navigate the complexities of EV technology and contribute to the future of sustainable transportation. It combines technical depth with practical insights making it the ultimate guide for design engineers, quality and manufacturing professionals, and anyone aiming to stay at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution.
1. Electric Vehicle Subsystems
a. Batteries
b. Chargers
c. Motors
d. DC-DC converters
e. Safety regulations and requirements
2. Definitions
3. Lithium-ion cells
a. Why Li-ion?
b. Operation & chemistry
c. Available choices and cells commonly used in the field
d. Cell construction and manufacturing process
e. Cell abuse testing examples
4. EV Batteries
a. Requirements & design architectures
b. Cooling systems
c. State of charge determination
d. Reliability, sustainability, and end of life recycling requirements for EV batteries
e. Propagating circuit board failures
f. Case studies of field failures
5. Chargers
a. Types and limitations
b. Design architectures
c. Risks and limitations
d. Wireless chargers
e. Case studies of field failures
6. Motors
a. Introduction
b. Brushed DC motors
c. Brushless motors
d. Motor efficiency
7. DC-DC Converters
a. Required components and their limitations
b. Step Down DC Controllers
c. Step-Up/Down DC Controllers
d. Cooling systems
8. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
a. Levels of automation
b. Types of systems and their architectures
c. System limitations
9. Battery Related Standards and Regulations
a. Li-ion cell abuse test standards
b. EV battery abuse test standards
c. Passive propagation resistance
d. Charger safety requirements
10. Vehicle Related Standards and Regulations
a. ADAS regulations and assessment protocols
b. Crash test protocols used for evaluating EVs and their batteries