How Your Car Works
Your Guide to the Components & Systems of Modern Cars, Including Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
Published on 15. August 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-1-84584-390-8 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive guided tour under the skin of the car. Diesel, petrol (gasoline), electric, hybrid and alternative propulsions are all dissected and explained in a reader-friendly manner, and as you move from the engine to the tailpipe, you'll discover what an exciting world there is within the car. Organised in intuitive chapters and backed with colourful illustrations and cutaways, this book describes the systems and parts that make your car move. Without emphasising the 'boring' science bits, it discusses the practical application of various automotive terms, and explains why having more of one thing and less of another is beneficial in the real world. Whether you're just curious, or wish to become a better car owner, this book will start you on an exciting journey.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
265 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84584-390-8 (9781845843908)
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Arvid Linde
How your car works
Your guide to the components & systems of modern cars, including hybrid & electric vehicles
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Arvid Linde is a car enthusiast and appreciator of eccentric design ideas. He has an MSc in Car Engineering, and currently works as a journalist and author.
Arvid now edits an independent green motoring blog at electriccarnews.co.uk, where he tries to unravel the question of whether the electric car is the answer to the green motoring needs of the 21st century, or just another gimmick.
Arvid is also DIY enthusiast, and is trying to encourage people to become more familiar with their cars.
Arvid now edits an independent green motoring blog at electriccarnews.co.uk, where he tries to unravel the question of whether the electric car is the answer to the green motoring needs of the 21st century, or just another gimmick.
Arvid is also DIY enthusiast, and is trying to encourage people to become more familiar with their cars.
Content
Introduction 1. Car types, construction & body styles Car types Construction types Body styles 2. Propulsion Internal combustion engines Turbochargers and superchargers How an internal combustion engine works Electric propulsion Hybrid propulsion Alternative propulsion systems Starting system Charging systems Fuel system Fuel injection system Engine idle speed control system (petrol/gasoline engines) Air intake system Fuel system of a diesel engine Ignition system Cooling system Lubrication system Exhaust system 3. Drivetrain Clutch Gearbox (transmission unit) Drive types Wheels and tyres (tires) Suspension system Steering system Braking system 4. Electronics and safety Car electronics Safety features 5. Help yourself 6. Glossary of terms and units Index