
Automotive Innovation
The Science and Engineering behind Cutting-Edge Automotive Technology
Patrick Hossay(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 17. July 2019
Book
Hardback
309 pages
978-1-138-61176-4 (ISBN)
Description
Automotive Innovation: The Science and Engineering behind Cutting-Edge Automotive Technology provides a survey of innovative automotive technologies in the auto industry. Automobiles are rapidly changing, and this text explores these trends. IC engines, transmissions, and chassis are being improved, and there are advances in digital control, manufacturing, and materials. New vehicles demonstrate improved performance, safety and efficiency factors; electric vehicles represent a green energy alternative, while sensor technologies and computer processors redefine the nature of driving. The text explores these changes, the engineering and science behind them, and directions for the future.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
118 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 64 s/w Zeichnungen, 4 s/w Tabellen
4 Tables, black and white; 64 Line drawings, black and white; 118 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
807 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-61176-4 (9781138611764)
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Patrick Hossay
Automotive Innovation
The Science and Engineering behind Cutting-Edge Automotive Technology
E-Book
06/2019
1st Edition
CRC Press
€138.99
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Person
Professor Patrick Hossay heads the Energy Studies and Sustainability programs at Stockton University where he teaches courses in automotive technology, green vehicle innovations, and energy science. He is also an experienced aircraft and automotive mechanic, and enjoys restoring classic cars and motorcycles.
Content
1. Bringing the Fire 2. The End of Compromise 3. Getting Power to the Pavement 4. Electric Machines 5. Electrified Powertrains 6. The Electric Fuel Tank 7. Automotive Architecture 8. The Power of Shape 9. Smarter Cars