Overview of Electric Vehicles - Clean and Energy Efficient Urban Transportation

In a world where energy conservation and environmental protection are growing concerns, the development of electric vehicle technology has taken on an accelerated pace. The dream of having commercially viable electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming a reality. This paper provides an overview of the present status and future trends in electric vehicle technology, with emphasis on the key issues and the impact of rapid development of electric motors, power electronics, microelectronics, and new materials. Comparisons are made among various electric drive systems and various battery systems. The potential electric vehicle impacts and market size are also addressed.published_or_final_versio