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Electric Vehicle Business Models: Global Perspectives (Lecture Notes in Mobility) book cover View Book

Electric Vehicle Business Models: Global Perspectives (Lecture Notes in Mobility)

By David Beeton and Gereon Meyer / 2014 / 266 pages

This volume brings together insights from industry experts, policymakers and researchers on new and profitable business models in the EV market for the mass market. This book includes methods for improving the total cost of ownership. Moreover, it offers alternative models of ownership, finance, and leasing. The current editor of the latest ideas from international experts, including real-world case studies. The volume was edited as part of the International Energy Agency's Cooperation Agreement for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (IA-HEV). The target audience mainly includes practitioners and decision-makers, but the book may also be useful for research experts and graduate students.

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Electric Vehicle Machines and Drives: Design, Analysis and Application (Wiley - IEEE)

By K. T. Chau / 2015 / 423 pages

This timely and comprehensive reference enhances the research and development of electric motor machines and electric and hybrid propulsion engines. It covers a wide range of drives and machine systems that are compatible with existing models before advancing to more advanced versions. To assist students and engineers, the emphasis is placed on design standards, performance analytics, application examples or capabilities to highlight the practical aspects of machine design.

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Electrical Studies for Trades, 5th edition

By Stephen Heman / 2016 / 637 pages

The book begins with an overview of basic electrical concepts - rather than complex mathematical calculations. From here, you can proceed directly to the "information you should know" information, including how to determine wire sizes and create a variety of common adapter connections. Different types of electric power plates are also examined in detail. General Practice Discussion Wires and protective wires, as well as an introduction to three phase single phase transformers and motors, covering the overall coverage.

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Electricians' On-Site Companion

By Christopher Kitcher / 2017 / 171 pages

This book contains everything electricians need to know about working on site, and includes not only the health and safety aspects of the work of the site, but also the techniques and test knowledge required by today's electrician. List issues are included along with step-by-step instructions for each task, after which test information, checklists, and example templates are provided so site staff can make sure they do everything they need.

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Gender Circuits Bodies and Identities in a Technological Age

By Eve Shapiro / 2015 / 299 pages

The new edition of Gender Circuits explores the impact of new technologies on the gendered lives of individuals through substantive sociological analysis and in-depth case studies. Examining the complex intersections between gender ideologies, social scripts, information, and biomedical technologies, and embodied identities, this book explores whether and how new technologies are reshaping what it means to be a gendered person in contemporary society.

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Getting Started with Adafruit FLORA: Making Wearables with an Arduino-Compatible Electronics Platform

By Becky Stern and Tyler Cooper / 2015 / 113 pages

This book introduces readers to build wearable electronic projects using the small FLORA panel from Adafruit: only 4.4 grams in diameter and 1.75 inches in diameter, featuring Arduino compatibility, it's the most convenient way for beginners to create wearable projects. This book shows you how to plan your wearable circuits, sew them with electronics, and write software that runs on FLORA to control electronics. The FLORA family includes a variety of sensors, as well as RGB lights that let you add lighting to your wearable projects.

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Home Automation with Raspberry Pi: Projects Using Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Other Intelligent Personal Assistants

By Donald Norris / 2019 / 241 pages

This step-by-step guide demonstrates how to use the powerful Raspberry Pi for home automation. The book is easy to follow and features DIY projects for Amazon Echo, Google Home, smart lights and thermostats, and more. Automate your home with Raspberry Pi: projects using Google Home, Amazon Echo, and other smart personal assistants, provide basic skills for amateur seekers and makers of all ages and experience levels. You will discover how to create smart gadgets that can work together with replace or in some cases replace commercially available smart home products.