Automotive technology and trades

This is the sixth volume of a sub series on Road Vehicle Automation published within the Lecture Notes in Mobility.

This book focuses on the latest applications of nonlinear approaches in engineering and addresses a range of scientific problems.

Fault Diagnosis of Dynamic Systems provides readers with a glimpse into the fundamental issues and techniques of fault diagnosis used by Automatic Control (FDI) and Artificial Intelligence (DX) research communities.

This monograph focuses on the design of optimal reference governors using model predictive control (MPC) strategies.

The book summarizes the main results of the the project ENABLE-S3 covering the following aspects: validation and verification technology bricks (collection and selection of test scenarios, test executions envionments incl.

This volume collects selected papers of the 5th CESA Automotive Electronics Congress, Paris, 2018.

This book covers the principles and applications of vehicle handling dynamics from an advanced perspective in depth.

This book presents the state of the art, challenges and future trends in automotive software engineering.

This book deals with in-cylinder pressure measurement and its post-processing for combustion quality analysis of conventional and advanced reciprocating engines.

Robust and Fault-Tolerant Control proposes novel automatic control strategies for nonlinear systems developed by means of artificial neural networks and pays special attention to robust and fault-tolerant approaches.

This well-established book on injury biomechanics has been extensively revised and expanded for this new edition.

This book focuses on the design of a multi-criteria automated vehicle longitudinal control system as an enhancement of the adaptive cruise control system.

This book describes the modelling and optimisation of vibration reduction systems in an integrated fashion using nonlinear equations of motion.

This volume brings together scientific experts in different areas that contribute to the railway track and transportation engineering challenges, evaluate the state-of-the-art, identify the shortcomings and opportunities for research and promote the interaction with the industry.

This monograph focuses on the design of optimal reference governors using model predictive control (MPC) strategies.

The volumes includes selected and reviewed papers from the 2nd ETA Conference on Energy and Thermal Management, Air Conditioning and Waste Heat Recovery in Berlin, November 22-23, 2018.

Intelligent Control of Connected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles presents the development of real-time intelligent control systems for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, which involves control-oriented modelling, controller design, and performance evaluation.

This book elaborates the science and engineering basis for energy-efficient driving in conventional and autonomous cars.

This book presents an analysis of the existing surveys in the literature of batteries, chargers, control systems, battery management systems, plugs, sockets, drives, and fuel-cell-based and plug-in smart electric and hybrid vehicles.

Robust and Fault-Tolerant Control proposes novel automatic control strategies for nonlinear systems developed by means of artificial neural networks and pays special attention to robust and fault-tolerant approaches.

Henry Ford's design of the Model T automobile between 1906 and 1908 was an extraordinary achievement.

A must for all ERF fans, this is the third and final installment in The Lorries of Arabia series.

Learn everything you need to know about the Ferguson MF 35 and TO35!

True accounts of one man's long-distance trucking career that began in the late 1960s, these adventurous anecdotes are told by one of the first pioneers in long-distance trucking to the Middle East, Ivor Whittall.

Driverless cars are the future.

Driverless cars are the future.

This one-stop Mega Reference eBook brings together the essential professional reference content from leading international contributors in the automotive field.

The automotive industry currently faces huge challenges.

This book presents a comprehensive treatment of both functional and decorative textiles used in the automotive industry including seat covers, headliners, airbags, seat belts and tyres.

The 998 A-Series powers Minis and Metros in particular.

There is something special about Alfa Romeo cars which can't be defined precisely but is, perhaps, best described as a vitality that creates a symbiosis between driver and machine: a oneness that no other marque seems to replicate.

The extraordinary marriage of a classic British AC Ace sportscar to a large capacity American V8 engine was the idea of America's larger than life Carroll Shelby.

A new title in the best-selling SpeedPro series.

In the past the 924 was often underrated, but nowadays enthusiasts appreciate the car's performance, build quality, practicality and affordability.

Expert practical advice from an experienced race engine builder on how to build a high-performance version of Ford's naturally aspirated 4-cylinder 1600, 1800 & 2000cc Pinto engine which has been used in Ford's most popular cars (Escort, Capri, Cortina & Sierra - Ford/Mercury Capri, Pinto, Bobcat in USA) over many years.

Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI)/controlled auto-ignition (CAI) has emerged as one of the most promising engine technologies with the potential to combine fuel efficiency and improved emissions performance, offering reduced nitrous oxides and particulate matter alongside efficiency comparable with modern diesel engines.

Automotive textiles represent one of the most valuable international markets for technical textiles.

A survey of the role of plastics materials in the motor industry.

The science and technology of materials in automotive engines provides an introductory text on the nature of the materials used in automotive engines.

Transport is responsible for a growing share of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, emerging as an economic sector for which technical solutions have shown limited benefits and a shift to electric mobility is seen as an essential part of tackling both problems.

Transport is responsible for a growing share of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, emerging as an economic sector for which technical solutions have shown limited benefits and a shift to electric mobility is seen as an essential part of tackling both problems.

This book explains the basic and advanced technology behind the Power Electronics Converters for EV charging, and their significant developments, and introduces the Grid Impact issues that underpin the grid integration of electric vehicles.

This book explains the basic and advanced technology behind the Power Electronics Converters for EV charging, and their significant developments, and introduces the Grid Impact issues that underpin the grid integration of electric vehicles.

For years, we've assumed that we are headed toward a world where vehicles will be autonomous and shared, assuring hassle-free and seamless mobility.

AUTHOR OF SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, LIFE TO THE LIMITIn his 17 years as a Formula 1 driver, Jenson Button has picked up a thing or two about how to do the job properly.

This book tells the story of the modern car industry from the inside.

This highly practical and useful book covers brilliant techniques that take the guesswork out of performance modification.

This unique handbook assumes no starting knowledge of vehicle aerodynamics.

A memoir of the friendship and partnership between an auto industry executive and a celebrated race car driver.