Motors for Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy Systems

This chapter presents the importance and applicability of different types of electrical machines for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems. It discusses the basic components of different EVs, where the battery, electric motors, power converters, transmission system and other components are explained in detail. The electric vehicle’s structure is quite simple compared with conventional gasoline‐based vehicles. The development of eco‐friendly systems as well meeting the global transport demand requires technological advancements in EVs research and development. Electric machines are the heart of present modern automobile industry market as well as the transformation of electric vehicles. All electric machines for the collection of renewable energy are currently expanded from fossil‐fuel power plants. The electrical machines are classified into two groups; DC and AC machines. The chapter provides variety of electrical vehicles manufactured by different EV companies with respect to the type of commercially available motors and transmission system.