Erhältlich:
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Buch (Softcover): Fachbuch
Automotive Technology Handbook
A Complete Guide to Engines, Electronics, and Modern Vehicle Systems
Verlag:
Independently Published Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36153812
EAN: 9798189429293
Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Mo, 12.10.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 108.–
Beschreibung
A modern vehicle spans four-stroke thermodynamics, hydraulic brake circuits, distributed computer networks, and high-voltage electric powertrains - a network of interconnected mechanical, electrical, and computer-controlled systems that have to be understood together, not one at a time. That kind of breadth is usually split across several specialized books, each with its own notation and depth, leaving a reader to reconcile inconsistent terminology and to guess at how the pieces actually connect on a real vehicle - the gap becomes obvious the moment a misfire traces back to a transmission event electrically coupled into the same control strategy, or a suspension change quietly shifts tire wear and braking behavior. >Inside, you will be able to:. - Trace a problem across subsystem boundaries instead of assuming a symptom stays contained within the system where it appears. - Work every major automotive calculation start to finish - displacement, compression ratio, thermal efficiency, torque conversion, gear ratios, brake force distribution, circuit analysis, battery capacity, and electric-vehicle range and charging time - with units tracked at every step. - Apply a structured, repeatable diagnostic process that moves from symptom verification through isolation to confirmed repair, instead of replacing parts by trial and error. - Read wiring diagrams, torque specification tables, and exploded parts views the way they actually appear in professional service literature, and interpret scan-tool data with understanding rather than memorization. - Build the safe working habits that high-voltage hybrid and electric vehicle systems, pressurized fluid systems, and lift and jack-stand work all require. - Compare the mechanical, electrical, and control-system trade-offs behind the material selection and manufacturing choices used throughout modern vehicle design. >Key topics include engine architecture and combustion cycles; fuel and ignition systems; lubrication and cooling; drivetrain and transmission systems; chassis, suspension, and steering; braking systems and stability control; electrical systems and circuit analysis; onboard sensors, actuators, and vehicle communication networks; HVAC and refrigeration cycles; emissions control; structured diagnostics and troubleshooting; hybrid and electric powertrains and high-voltage safety; driver-assistance sensor systems; and automotive materials and manufacturing processes. This book is written for practicing automotive technicians who need a single dependable reference that mirrors how real service literature is organized, for working automotive and mechanical engineers who need the underlying derivations behind a specification, and for advanced students and instructors moving from classroom theory into shop-floor or design-review practice. Take the next step toward a genuinely integrated understanding of the modern vehicle - open the book and begin building the connected knowledge needed to diagnose, repair, or design around it with real confidence.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Kevin A. Huf
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 414