Electric vehicles (EVs) were among the first automobiles ever built. In fact, in 1900, over 30%
of the 2,370 cars in New York, Chicago, and Boston were EVs (Sulzberger 2004). Efficiency …

This paper reviews electric machinery and energy storage technologies that have been
used in EVs and HEVs for over a century, ie, since the automotive industry started until now …

Electrification is an evolving paradigm shift in the transportation industry toward more
efficient, higher performance, safer, smarter, and more reliable vehicles. There is in fact a …

The transition to electric road transport technologies requires electric traction drive systems
to offer improved performances and capabilities, such as fuel efficiency (in terms of MPGe …

With ever increasing concerns on energy efficiency, energy diversification, and
environmental protection, the development of electric vehicle (EV) technology has taken on …

In response to concerns about energy cost, energy dependence, and environmental
damage, a rekindling of interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has been obvious. Based on the" …

Electric and hybrid vehicles continue to demand a considerable share of the automotive
market. This movement has been enabled by the recent technological improvements in the …

Electric traction is one of the most promising technologies that can lead to significant
improvements in vehicle performance, energy utilization efficiency, and polluting emissions …

Electric machines are critical components of the drivetrains of electric vehicles. Over the past
few years the majority of traction drive systems have converged toward containing some …

Initially, the only electric loads encountered in an automobile were for lighting and the starter
motor. Today, demands on performance, safety, emissions, comfort, convenience …