
31-6 Power Electronics and Motor Drives
is also a challenge. Under these circumstances, the issue is not only to protect the battery, but also to
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31.4.1 Battery Management System for Automotives
An automotive BMS is more critical compared to other applications. e battery has to coordinate
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