The automotive industry currently produces over 50 million vehicles worldwide with an average of 20 electrical machines giving a total production of 1 billion. Assuming an average cost of £15 per machine, the value becomes £15 billion. Electrical machines fall into three main categories: alternators-to provide power for the electrical auxiliaries; starters-for engine starting; and motors and actuators-to drive and control the wide range of auxiliaries now used on vehicles. These three categories are described in the paper. (21 pages)


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    Title :

    The present status of electrical machines in vehicles


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1996-01-01


    Size :

    1 pages



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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