Title :
An overview of electric vehicles-challenges and opportunities
Author :
Chan, C.C. ; Chau, K.T.
Author_Institution :
Hong Kong Univ., Hong Kong
Abstract :
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 “California rules” on zero emission vehicles in the United States as well as similar tightened air pollution regulations in Europe, Asia and much of the rest of the world, the market size of EVs will be enormous. Thus, the development of power electronics technology for EVs will take an accelerated pace to fulfil the market needs. This paper reviews the current status of multidisciplinary technologies in EVs. Various challenges of power electronics technology for EV propulsion, battery charging and power accessories are explored
Keywords :
battery chargers; electric propulsion; electric vehicles; power supplies to apparatus; battery charging; challenges; current technology status; electric vehicles; opportunities; power accessories; power electronics technology; propulsion; zero emission vehicles; Acceleration; Automotive engineering; Battery powered vehicles; Chemical technology; Costs; Drag; Electric vehicles; Immune system; Power electronics; Tires;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Electronics, Control, and Instrumentation, 1996., Proceedings of the 1996 IEEE IECON 22nd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Taipei
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2775-6
DOI :
10.1109/IECON.1996.570892
