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Electrical Systems and Mechatronics by
The aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles.Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be read and studied on their own. This volume, Electrical Systems and Mechatronics, offers an introduction to the mechatronics in a commercial vehicle. The electrical and electronic systems are presented, up to and including the advanced driver assistance systems. The compressed air system and the commercial vehicle brake are explained to give the reader a comprehensive overview, such as is helpful for understanding in training and in practice.
Hybrid, Electric and Fuel-Cell Vehicles by
This engaging, reader-friendly text provides a comprehensive introduction to the cutting-edge technology and trends that are revolutionizing today's automotive industry. HYBRID, ELECTRIC AND FUEL-CELL VEHICLES, Third Edition, combines coverage of basic theory and practical applications to help you gain a working understanding of the operation and diagnosis of new and emerging automobiles. Authors Jack Erjavec and Nathan Smith draw on their in-depth industry and classroom expertise to present detailed information in an accessible way, breaking down complex topics into easy-to digest chapters. The Third Edition of this trusted text includes up-to-date, highly accurate technical information and service procedures for vehicles available today, with lab exercises designed to accommodate diverse learning styles, and a strong emphasis on safe shop practices and hybrid/electric vehicle service safety.
Automotive Engines Handbook by
An automotive engine is a machine which provides the motive power for airplanes and automobiles. It is characterized by a high power to weight ratio that is achieved by using a high rotational speed. There are various kinds of automotive engines such as internal combustion engines, steam engines and electric motors. An internal combustion engine is a motor that produces power by the expansion of gas that is created by the combustion of hydrocarbon gases. Fuels such as diesel, gasoline and ethanol are used by internal combustion engines. Steam engines transform heat into mechanical motion, while the electric motor operates through the interaction between the magnetic field and electric current of a motor in a wire winding to produce force in the form of rotation of the shaft. The various types of automotive engines along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of these engines. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.
Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis by
Diagnostics: Test don't guess. Learn all the skills you need to pass Level 3 and 4 Vehicle Diagnostic courses from IMI, City and Guilds and BTEC, as well as ASE, AUR, and other higher-level qualifications. Along with twenty-five new real-life case studies, this fifth edition of Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosisincludes new content on diagnostic tools and equipment: VCDS, decade boxes, scanners, pass through, sensor simulators, break out boxes, multimeter updates for HV use, and more . . . It explains the fundamentals of vehicle systems and components, and it examines diagnostic principles and the latest techniques employed in effective vehicle maintenance and repair. Diagnostics, or fault finding, is an essential part of an automotive technician's work, and as automotive systems become increasingly complex there is a greater need for good diagnostic skills. Ideal for students, included throughout the text are useful definitions, key facts, and 'safety considerations'. It will also assist experienced technicians to further improve their performance and keep up with recent industry developments.
Automotive Power Transmission Systems by
Provides technical details and developments for all automotive power transmission systems The transmission system of an automotive vehicle is the key to the dynamic performance, drivability and comfort, and fuel economy. Modern advanced transmission systems are the combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic subsystems. The development of transmission products requires the synergy of multi-disciplinary expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and electronic and software engineering. Automotive Power Transmission Systems comprehensively covers various types of power transmission systems of ground vehicles, including conventional automobiles driven by internal combustion engines, and electric and hybrid vehicles. The book covers the technical aspects of design, analysis and control for manual transmissions, automatic transmission, CVTs, dual clutch transmissions, electric drives, and hybrid power systems. It not only presents the technical details of key transmission components, but also covers the system integration for dynamic analysis and control. Key features: Covers conventional automobiles as well as electric and hybrid vehicles. Covers aspects of design, analysis and control. Includes the most recent developments in the field of automotive power transmission systems. The book is essential reading for researchers and practitioners in automotive, mechanical and electrical engineering.
Resistance Spot Welding by
The book begins with thorough coverage of Resistance Spot Welding fundamentals and principles, including concepts such as Lobe Curves, contact resistance vs. electrode force, dynamic resistance, heat balance challenges, nugget growth, machine types and power supplies, and electrodes. Subsequent chapters address challenges and approaches to important topics of welding advanced high-strength steels, such as DP, TRIP, TWIP, and Press Hardening Steel, as well as aluminum alloys. Welding issues associated with the various coatings used on these steels are addressed. The final chapters are dedicated to weld quality, monitoring, testing, computational modeling, and common automotive production issues such as the welding of multiple sheet stack-ups and a brief overview of associated codes and standards. The second edition includes updated chapters and additional information, such as expanded information on welding aluminum to steel, a new section on alternative welding and joining methods, and updates on monitoring and control as well as welding issues associated with the latest advanced high-strength steels.
Modern Automotive Electrical Systems by
MODERN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Presenting the concepts and advances of modern automotive electrical systems, this volume, written and edited by a global team of experts, also goes into the practical applications for the engineer, student, and other industry professionals. In recent decades, the rapid and mature development of electronics and electrical components and systems have inevitably been recognized in the automotive industry. This book serves engineers, scientists, students, and other industry professionals as a guide to learn fundamental and advanced concepts and technologies with modelling simulations and case studies. After reading this book, users will have understood the main electrical and electronic components used in electric vehicles (EVs). In this new volume are many fundamentals and advances of modern automotive electrical systems, such as advanced technologies in modern automotive electrical systems, electrical machines characterization and their drives technology for EVs, modeling and analysis of energy storage systems, applied artificial intelligence techniques for energy management systems, fault detection and isolation in electric powertrains, and thermal management for automotive electrical systems. Also covered are new innovations, such as the use of power electronics in low and high voltage circuits, electrified propulsion systems, energy storage systems, and intelligent energy management methods in EVs. Valuable as a learning tool for beginners in this area as well as a daily reference for engineers and scientists working in these areas, this is a must-have for any library.
The Arrival of the Electric Car by
Are you considering buying an electric vehicle? All of us are witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime transformation. For over one hundred years, gasoline and diesel fuels have powered ground transportation throughout the world. Now that is changing, and 2023 is the year when most people will recognize that change is happening. This book is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand overview of the passenger EV universe including guides for buying and owning an electric car. The authors discuss choosing, owning and driving an electric car, then explain the features, advantages, benefits and limitations of over 45 EV models including pickup trucks, SUVs, and sedans."If you have to have a car, make it an electric car. As this book makes clear, they are better than old-fashion vehicles in every way."-Bill McKibben, American environmentalist and climate change authority; co-founded 350.org and spearheaded the fossil fuel divestment campaign resulting in endowments worth more than $15 trillion stepping back from oil, gas and coal."Thankfully, now that the electric vehicle R&D "dark ages" are coming to an end and automakers around the world are charging up their EV programs, there's no doubt that we're about to see massive, valuable change in our transportation landscape."-Sebastian Blanco, one of America's leading electric car journalists who has been writing about EVs since 2006.
Automotive service management : principles into practice by
For courses in automotive principles. Complete guide to managing an automotive repair business, for both the novice and the professional Automotive Service Management: Principles into Practice is the most comprehensive text available to address the wide range of skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage or own an automotive repair business. Conversational and full of real-world examples, the text builds from basic knowledge of the industry and fundamental organizational and communication skills up through advanced leadership, planning, and human resource management. The 3rd edition includes the most up-to-date guidance on leadership, industry skill sets, and practical applications, plus a sample ASE C1 Service Consultant Test to help students prepare for success on this certification exam.
Math for Automotive Technicians by
Math for Automotive Technicians is designed to help you learn and apply basic math skills. The first part of the text provides 12 lessons that develop a mastery of basic math skills in the context of automotive service. Coverage includes whole number operations, decimals, greater than/less than, tape measure fractions, conversion, graphs and tables, formulas, measurement, and comparing to specifications. The second part consists of 96 case studies that apply and extend the basic math skills with actual vehicle procedures, data, and specifications. For ease of integration with curricula based on the NATEF standards, the case studies are grouped into automotive service areas, such as chassis systems, engine mechanical, electrical, etc. Answers to odd-numbered practice problems are listed in the back of the text. Math for Automotive Technicians is well-suited for use as either the core text in a dedicated applied math course or a supplemental text in an automotive technology program.
Frictionless Organization: Deliver Great Customer Experiences With Less Effort by
Learn how frictionless organizations cut costs, grow revenue, and create loyal fans by creating products and services that work so well, their customers never have to contact them for the wrong reasons. This book will help any customer-facing organization deliver better customer experiences, save money, and increase revenue. Veteran customer service experts Bill Price and David Jaffe, coauthors of the bestseller The Best Service Is No Service, explain how organizations can design products, sales, and support so that customer effort is reduced or, better still, removed. This simplicity for the customer is what Price and Jaffe call frictionless. The book defines a straightforward methodology, drawing on more than thirty practical examples from leading companies across four continents. The approach provides a radically different way for the whole business to focus on the customer experience. It explains how any organization can look at all customer interactions as potential opportunities for improvement and question whether they are helpful or represent symptoms of friction. Lower friction innovators are disrupting established businesses in every industry. This detailed guide shows how any business-from start-ups to major multinational corporations-can remove friction. Being frictionless has become a strategic necessity, and now this strategy is available to any organization.
A practical guide to soft skills : communication, psychology, and ethics for your professional life by
This accessible text looks at the range of soft skills sought after by employers and provides a practical guide to developing and effectively demonstrating these skills. Soft skills -- including communication, customer service, teamwork, problem solving, and personal management -- represent a major component of any worker's professional identity. This book analyzes major soft skills, including both inward-facing soft skills (how workers manage themselves to effectively perform their work) and outward-facing skills (how workers effectively interact with others and in groups). It explores how these skills are rooted in fundamental areas of liberal arts including interpersonal communication, psychology, and ethics. It provides an active learning pedagogy, including creative exercises and case studies through which students can assess their understanding of underlying concepts and their application in real-world situations. The book can be used as a supplement for communication, business, and career-oriented courses, and it will be of interest to individual students and junior professionals as well as career counselors, postsecondary instructors across the curriculum, and professionals in human resources and learning and development.
Ageless Startup : Start a Business at Any Age by
More than 275,000 startups launched each month are led by people 45 and older. Whether middle-aged or long retired, these individuals have what it takes-ambition, wisdom, resilience-but they need the tools to take that leap of faith and embrace the unknown.
Service Habits : Small Steps to Strengthen the Relationships with People You Serve by This is only a small selection of our titles on this subject. Check Catalyst for more, or come in and ask our staff for help!
