TY - BOOK AU - Denton,Tom AU - Pells,Hayley TI - Electric and hybrid vehicles SN - 9781032556796 AV - TL220 .D4443 2024 U1 - 629.2293 23/eng/20230731 PY - 2024/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Electric vehicles KW - Hybrid electric vehicles N1 - Includes index; Introduction to electric vehicles -- Safe working, tools and hazard management -- Electrical and electronic principles -- Electric vehicle technology -- Batteries -- Motors and control systems -- Charging -- Maintenance, repairs and replacement -- Diagnostics -- High-voltage pathway for the independent workshop N2 - "Endorsed by the Institute of the Motor Industry, this full colour textbook introduces the subject for further education and undergraduate students, technicians, and drivers. This edition is extensively updated, especially regarding batteries, charging and the high voltage pathway, and with new case studies and illustrations. It covers the different types of hybrid and electric vehicle, costs and emissions, and the charging infrastructure, and then explains how the vehicles work, plus the maintenance and repair procedures. It particularly suits students studying for IMI Levels 2, 3 and 4 Awards in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, IMI Accreditation, C&G and all other EV/Hybrid courses"-- ER -