Innovative Technologies: Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Editor/Author Carmichael, L. E.
Publication Year: 2013
Publisher: ABDO

Price: Core Collection Only This title is available on our Core subscription collections and is not available for individual purchase.
ISBN: 978-1-61783-463-9
Category: Technology & Engineering - Motor vehicles
Image Count: 31
Book Status: Available
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In this title, discover what hybrid and electric vehicles are, their history, how we use them today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn about exciting new ways to power cars, including plug-in hybrid technology, lithium batteries, fuel cells, and solar-electric systems.

This book is found in the following Credo Collections:

CHAPTER 1 RUNNING ON FUMES
CHAPTER 2 THE HORSELESS CARRIAGE
CHAPTER 3 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE VEHICLES
CHAPTER 4 ELECTRIC VEHICLES
CHAPTER 5 HYBRIDS
CHAPTER 6 PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES
CHAPTER 7 LITHIUM BATTERIES: PROMISE AND PERIL
CHAPTER 8 FUEL CELL VEHICLES
CHAPTER 9 DRIVING TOWARD TOMORROW
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