Automotive Engineering
Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body

The latest information – the leading experts – together in one must-have reference!

David Crolla (Edited by), William Ribbens (Contributions by), Geoffrey Davies (Contributions by), Ron Hodkinson (Contributions by), Julian Happian-Smith (Contributions by), Matthew Harrison (Contributions by), David Hoyle (Contributions by), A. J. Martyr (Contributions by), Hans Pacejka (Contributions by), Jornsen Reimpell (Contributions by), Ljubo Vlacic (Contributions by), Heinz Heisler (Contributions by), Michael Blundell (Contributions by), Damian Harty (Contributions by), Jason Brown (Contributions by), Stan Serpento (Contributions by), A J Robertson (Contributions by), T. K. Garrett (Contributions by), John Fenton (Contributions by)

9781856175777, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 16 September 2009

834 pages
27.6 x 21.6 x 4.1 cm, 2.09 kg

A one-stop reference for automotive and other engineers involved in vehicle and automotive technologies. The book provides essential information on each of the main automotive systems (engines; powertrain and chassis; bodies; electrical systems) plus critical external factors that engineers need to engage with, such as hybrid technologies, vehicle efficiency, emissions control and performance optimization.

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINE DESIGN
ENGINE TESTING
DIGITAL ENGINE CONTROL
ENGINE EMISSIONS
TRANSMISSIONS
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
HYBRID VEHICLES
SUSPENSIONS
STEERING
TYRES
HANDLING
BRAKES
VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
VEHICLE SAFETY
MATERIALS
AERODYNAMICS
REFINEMENT
INTERIOR NOISE
EXTERIOR NOISE
INTRUMENTATION AND TELEMATICS

Subject Areas: Mechanical engineering [TGB]