"Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Principles and Applications with Practical Perspectives provides an introduction to hybrid vehicles, from hybrid electric, hybrid hydraulic, and plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles and off-road hybrid vehicular systems. It focuses on the propulsion systems for these vehicles, including issues related to power and energy management. Other topics covered include hybrid vs. pure electric, HEV system architecture (including plug-in & charging control and hydraulic), off-road and other industrial utility vehicles, safety and EMC, storage technologies, vehicular power and energy management, diagnostics and prognostics, and electromechanical vibration issues. The Third Edition is updated to address the latest industry trends and technologies impacting HEVs, such as new types of planetary gear, permanent magnet synchronous motors, software programs, and fast-charging methods for batteries. The latest HEV industry data and examples highlighting automakers' current HEV models are featured throughout the book"-- Provided by publisher.