Electric Cars

This book goes into the origin of electric cars and the different types of electric cars, as well as the positive and negative aspects. By investing in this book, you can get a grasp of which electric cars to look into and which ones to stay away from. Advertising in this industry can trick you if you're not aware of what's really necessary for an electric car to function properly.

A concise introduction to all the key tenets of electrical and mechanical engineering degree course, written by former NASA engineer Dr. David Baker. Listeners will quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering and their practical applications. Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. David Baker delves into the history and development of this far-reaching subject, as well as the challenges of the future.

Learn about the development of the Electric Car with iMinds insightful knowledge series. Imagine never having to go to the service station to fill up your car. And imagine owning a car that doesn’t pollute the planet. Such notions may seem fanciful, but to eco-conscious manufacturers they are goals to strive for!Electric vehicles, or EVs, are those which are powered by an electric motor that receives its current either from rechargeable storage batteries or other sources of electrical energy.

The resurgence of the electric car in modern life is a tale of adventurers, men and women who bucked the complete dominance of the fossil-fueled car to seek something cleaner, simpler and cheaper. Award-winning former Wall Street Journal reporter John Fialka documents the early days of the electric car, from the MIT/Caltech race between prototypes in the summer of 1968 to the 1987 victory of the Sunraycer in the world's first race featuring solar-powered cars.

Electric cars are steadily becoming more popular as the technology that produces them gets better and more efficient. Gone now are the days when an electric car needed to be charged every few miles, but still, there are many misconceptions about them. Electric Car: A Beginners Guide to Understanding Electric Cars seeks to eliminate many of these misconceptions and myths that surround these vehicles.

Take a look at the vehicle sitting in your driveway. It may be the last one you ever own. With an estimated 33 million fully autonomous cars and taxis projected to hit the road by 2040, an automotive renaissance is soon to be upon us. Personal car ownership currently costs the average sedan owner $9,000 annually. But car ownership may soon be a thing of the past.

I am a middle-class guy with a family and a very active lifestyle. We purchased a new electric car in the low $20,000 price range. This car turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made for our finances, time management, and overall happiness. I share my personal experience with all the details of deciding on the purchase, driving attributes, cost of charging, winter driving, and maintenance costs. You will learn everything there is to know about owning and driving an electric vehicle, and learn how an EV can be fun, economical, and reliable.

Join Paul and Rob as they ditch their walking boots for something a little faster—an electric car. But not just any electric car, oh no—a first-generation Nissan Leaf. That’s right, our intrepid duo is setting out on a road trip across England to answer the ultimate question: Can you actually go on a road trip in an electric car? Spoiler alert: the answer might just be “sort of, but it’s complicated.” Will the car make it to the next charger? Will the charger even exist when they get there? And if it does exist, will it actually work? As Paul and Rob discover, there are a lot of...

Long Hard Road provides an inside look at the birth of the lithium-ion battery, from its origins in academic labs around the world to its transition to its new role as the future of automotive power. It chronicles the piece-by-piece development of the battery, from its early years when it was met by indifference from industry to its later emergence in Japan where it served in camcorders, laptops, and cell phones. The book is the first to provide a glimpse inside the Japanese corporate culture that turned the lithium-ion chemistry into a commercial product.

A brief but comprehensive guide to organizing and initiating a home-built electric or exotic automobile construction project, as performed by the author, with accompanying illustrations and a resource guide.

Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young listeners will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young listeners excited about electric vehicles!

"Elon Musk: The Unauthorized Biography" unveils the life and vision of one of the most audacious innovators of our time. From revolutionizing electric vehicles with Tesla to redefining space travel through SpaceX, Musk has reshaped industries with an unrelenting drive and fearless ambition. This book takes readers beyond the headlines, diving into Musk’s relentless pursuit of Mars colonization, his bold acquisition of Twitter, and his mission to integrate AI and human intelligence with Neuralink. Explore Musk’s minimalist lifestyle, unorthodox management style, and his unique approach ...

Tesla Motors and CEO Elon Musk have become household names, shaking up the staid auto industry by creating a set of innovative electric vehicles that have wowed the marketplace and defied conventional wisdom. But behind the hype, Tesla has some serious deficiencies that raise questions about its sky-high valuation, and even its ultimate survival. In Ludicrous, journalist and auto industry analyst Edward Niedermeyer lays bare the disconnect between the popular perception of Tesla and the day-to-day realities of the company - and the cars it produces.

A cozy mystery set in the world of Seattle's wealthy tech entrepreneurs! Like many engineers, Veronica Margreve is an introvert, content to spend her evenings at home with her black cat Bitty. But when she bumps into an old friend and is invited to a house-warming party, she decides to go and socialize. The party is going well, the house is gorgeous and the food is delicious. Veronica is mingling, meeting interesting people, and enjoying the views over Seattle. But the evening ends in tragedy as someone falls to his death -- and Veronica's friend is the main suspect! Plus, with an exotic ...

Skidders flaunt the law. These two-wheeled terrorists take on an increasingly mechanized future where autonomous cars dominate transportation. Washington politics grapples with laws to make them safer while foreign adversaries plot and scheme ways to hijack the president’s new self-driving car. Meanwhile, right-wing historical reenactors launch their assault on San Francisco backed by the mighty German Panther tank, owned by an eclectic collector of historical military vehicles. An Oakland motorcycle gang, led by Skull, joins them. Nick, a car industry insider, has a bird-eye view of ...

Are you thinking about upgrading to an electric radiator fan in your vehicle? This book is everything you need to know about automotive electric radiator fans. Whether you want a killer Lincoln Mark V111 fan for your big block racer, or a slick Taurus fan that will cool your truck with ease, I show you every detail you'll need to build a fully automatic system for pennies on the dollar. If you're interested in installing an electric radiator fan, this book is what you need, with part numbers, cfm ratings of the best fans and I also tell you want to look for. Try it!

Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners Third Edition has been written and designed for absolute beginners. This means plain-English explanations and no coding experience required.

Discover the captivating journey of Harold Hickenbottom, an ordinary man with an extraordinary quest in "Nowhere to Charge It." Join him as he embarks on a hilarious and enlightening adventure across the country in his electric car, navigating the quirky world of charging stations, roadside mishaps, and unexpected encounters. Through Harold's eyes, you'll experience the highs and lows of electric vehicle ownership, from the thrill of pioneering eco-consciousness to the frustration of range anxiety. With a blend of humor, satire, and insightful commentary, this book offers a refreshing take ...

The third installment of Sylvia Lincoln's struggle to maintain control of Minnesota Gold Corporation, and simply surviving. Sylvia and Shelby, along with Will Murphy flee Club Metropolitan where a gunfight has occurred, with her main protagonist. Responding to stultifying events, Sylvia trailblazes a new course with the end results extraordinary even by Sylvia's standards.

From surf music to hot-rod records to the sunny pop of the Beach Boys and the Mamas & the Papas, Hollywood Eden captures the fresh blossom of a young generation who came together in the epic spring of the 1960s to invent the myth of the California Paradise. Central to the story is a group of sun-kissed teens from the University High School class of 1959 - a class that included Jan & Dean, Nancy Sinatra, and future members of the Beach Boys - who came of age in Los Angeles at the dawn of a new golden era when anything seemed possible.