Electrical Loads in Automotive Systems

Owing to major advancements in power electronics and improvements in the e¢ciency of motor drives, vehicular technology standards have been raised signiŸcantly. Automotive electronics have been adapted to cater to the consumers’ needs. Figure 32.1 shows some of the more common loads that are seen in automotives today. že following sections brie1y introduce the role played by power electronics and motor drives in these applications.