Appendix 2: Greener Roads: The Electric Vehicle Revolution
Greener Roads: The Electric Vehicle Revolution Appendices These appendices are designed to support academic learning, practical exposure, examination preparation, and industry relevance . They can be placed after Chapter 16 and before References . Appendix A: Common Electric Vehicle Components and Specifications A.1 Major EV Components Traction motor Battery pack Battery Management System (BMS) Inverter and converter On-board charger DC–DC converter Thermal management system Transmission (single-speed gearbox) A.2 Typical EV Specifications Parameter Typical Value Battery capacity 20–100 kWh Motor power 50–300 kW Driving range 150–500 km Charging time (AC) 6–10 hours Charging time (DC fast) 30–60 minutes Appendix B: Battery Technologies Used in Electric Vehicles B.1 Lithium-Ion Battery Types LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) NCA (Nickel Cobalt Aluminum) B.2 Battery Performance Parameters Energy density Power density Cycle life Depth of discharge Thermal stabilit...