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)
The present status of electrical machines in vehicles
1996-01-01
1 pages
Article (Journal)
English
The present status of Electrical Machines in Vehicles
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