<i><p>Advances in Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles</i> provides an in-depth look into the research being conducted on the development of more efficient batteries capable of long distance travel.</p><p>The text contains an introductory section on the market for battery and hybrid electric vehicles, then thoroughly presents the latest on lithium-ion battery technology.</p><p>Readers will find sections on battery pack design and management, a discussion of the infrastructure required for the creation of a battery powered transport network, and coverage of the issues involved with end-of-life management for these types of batteries.</p><ul><li>Provides an in-depth look into new research on the development of more efficient, long distance travel batteries</li><li>Contains an introductory section on the market for battery and hybrid electric vehicles</li><li>Discusses battery pack design and management and the issues involved with end-of-life management for these types of batteries</li></ul>