Contents


Preface

This book provides a comprehensive overview of hybrid and electric vehicles. It explores various aspects of current research in the field, such as design, modeling of Li-ion battery management systems, state-of-charge (SOC) estimation algorithms, and the most used electric motors. It also discusses new trends in electric vehicle automation as well as different control strategies. Almost all simulations presented were performed in the MATLAB and Simulink environment or other specialized

The book begins with Chapter 1, which presents a case study of investigations of different approaches to nonlinear speed control methods and SOC estimation techniques applied to a rechargeable Li-ion battery adapted to power the electrical motor of an electric vehicle. The investigations use the most suitable design approaches for the real-time implementation of the most advanced state estimators based on intelligent

Chapter 2 proposes an intelligent controller for a hydrogen-powered, plug-in fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle that integrates a fuel cell with two energy storage systems (ultracapacitor and battery), resulting in a high dynamic response while maintaining

Chapter 3 introduces a battery SOC management technique designed for an electric vehicle traction system that incorporates an indirect field-oriented induction motor drive. The primary goal of this technique is to restrict the change in battery SOC from exceeding a maximum limit by compensating the motor speed tracking performance,

Chapter 4 proposes a nonlinear robust H-infinity control approach to enhance the trajectory-following capabilities of autonomous ground electric vehicles. Given the inherent influence of driving maneuvers and road conditions on vehicle trajectory dynamics, the primary objective is to address the control challenges associated with trajectory following, including parametric uncertainties, system nonlinearities,

Chapter 5 discusses vehicle system dynamics, torque vector control, and stability

It is my great pleasure to acknowledge the contributing authors and the staff at IntechOpen, especially Publishing Process Manager Mr. Dominik Samardzija, for their tremendous efforts, excellent collaboration, support, and guidance. I would

Finally, Chapter 6 presents the main typical topologies of hybrid energy storage systems for electric vehicles and reviews different electrochemical energy storage technologies

neural networks and neural control strategies.

efficient use of resources for energy storage.

and external disturbance.

by highlighting their pros and cons.

performance analysis.

dealing with a fuzzy-tuned model predictive controller.

software.
