To optimise the efficiency of electric drives it is necessary to consider the components; the power electronic converter, the electric machine and the gearbox, together. Integrated systems can be smaller and have better flexibility and thermal management. Integrated motor drives (IMDs) specifically offer advantages including lower cost of installation and higher power density. This integration concept has been adopted in various electrical machine drive systems as well as electric vehicles.

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Electrical machines for an integrated drive
• Chapter 3: Power converter and control techniques
• Chapter 4: Wide bandgap semiconductor switching devices in integrated motor drives
• Chapter 5: Thermal management of integrated motor drives
• Chapter 6: Passive devices
• Chapter 7: Gearboxes
• Chapter 8: Research prototypes and commercial products
• Chapter 9: Emerging technologies and needs