Electric vehicles: an overview

The energy crisis is becoming a reality. The world must have an alternative to the internal combustion engine if standards of mobility are to be maintained. The present electric vehicle does not compare well with the internal combustion-powered equivalent. Range of the electric vehicle is limited. There are, however, tasks suited to electric vehicle use and only by applying available equipment to these tasks will the operator become accustomed to the vehicle. This support will encourage the industry to develop. (A)

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0642017905
• Authors:
  • Darke, B C
• Conference:
  • Electric Cars - Their Future Role in Urban Transport, Conference, 1975, Canberra, Australia
• Publication Date: 1975

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 59-73

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Combustion; Electric batteries; Electric vehicles; Engines; Technology
• ATRI Terms: Battery; Bus; Combustion; Electric vehicle; Engine; Technology
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01439309
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 0642017905
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 10:15PM