Hybrid Vehicles

Learn about renewable energy resources like solar, wind, wave, hydro, geothermal, and electric vehicles for beginners.

This volume of "Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Second Edition," covers the electrification of vehicles, which is key to a sustainable future of transportation in both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicle sectors to address global concerns of climate change, air pollutant emissions, energy efficiency and energy security.

The purpose of the 21CTP is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions; increase heavy-duty vehicle safety; and support research, development, and demonstration to initiate commercially viable products and systems. This is the NRC’s second report on the topic and it includes the committee’s review of the Partnership as a whole, its major areas of focus, 21CTP’s management and priority setting, efficient operations, and the new SuperTruck program.

A comprehensive analysis of the technologies used in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) is beyond the aim of the book. The content of this volume can be useful to scientists and students to broaden their knowledge of technologies and application of hybrid electric vehicles