Energy Management in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Energy Management in Hybrid Electric Vehicles provides the basics of energy management, powertrain configuration, and optimization in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), beginning with an introduction to industry challenges and the state-of-the-art in electric, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles.

It then considers, in detail, critical topics such as HEV architecture, battery technology, and regenerative braking, also providing guidance on different control and simulation models alongside the latest advances in rule-based and optimization-based approaches to energy management.

Users will find a rare, practical overview of the knowledge needed to work in this fast-moving area.

• Provides an overview of the theory and practical examples needed for engineers to confidently analyze hybrid configurations and control strategies
• Ideal reference for those interested in energy management, hybrid electric vehicles, powertrain configuration, fuel cell vehicles, HEV architecture, battery technology, and regenerative braking
• Brings together, in a single resource, cutting-edge knowledge from the different fields involved in the development of hybrid electric vehicle technology
• Offers guidance on different control, simulation, and optimization approaches, enabling the selection of appropriate energy management solutions for particular applications