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This book introduces the principles and practices in automotive systems, including modern automotive systems that incorporate the latest trends in the automobile industry. The fifteen chapters present new and innovative methods to master the complexities of the vehicle of the future. Topics like vehicle classification, structure and layouts, engines, transmissions, braking, suspension and steering are illustrated with modern concepts, such as battery-electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles and vehicle maintenance practices. Each chapter is supported with examples, illustrative figures, multiple-choice questions and review questions. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in automotive/automobile engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, this book covers the following:
Construction and working details of all modern as well as fundamental automotive systems
Complexities of operation and assembly of various parts of automotive systems in a simplified manner
Handling of automotive systems and integration of various components for smooth functioning of the vehicle
Modern topics such as battery-electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles
Illustrative examples, figures, multiple-choice questions and review questions at the end of each chapter
Contents
Chapter 1 Automobile Evaluation and Market Review Chapter 2 Vehicle Classification, Structure and Layouts Chapter 3 Vehicular Engines Chapter 4 Automotive Clutches Chapter 5 Manual Transmission and Transaxles Chapter 6 Semiautomatic and Automatic Transmission Chapter 7 Propeller Shaft, Differential and Rear Axles Chapter 8 Suspension System Chapter 9 Braking Systems Chapter 10 Vehicle Body Engineering Chapter 11 Front Axle and Steering Systems Chapter 12 Wheels and Tyres Chapter 13 Vehicle Aerodynamics Chapter 14 Battery Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles Chapter 15 Vehicle Maintenance Practices
