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OverviewA Choice Oustanding Academic Title The Encyclopedia of Automotive Engineering provides for the first time a large, unified knowledge base laying the foundation for advanced study and in-depth research. Through extensive cross-referencing and search functionality it provides a gateway to detailed but scattered information on best industry practice, engendering a better understanding of interrelated concepts and techniques that cut across specialized areas of engineering. Beyond traditional automotive subjects the Encyclopedia addresses green technologies, the shift from mechanics to electronics, and the means to produce safer, more efficient vehicles within varying economic restraints worldwide. The work comprises nine main parts: (1) Engines: Fundamentals (2) Engines: Design (3) Hybrid and Electric Powertrains (4) Transmission and Driveline (5) Chassis Systems (6) Electrical and Electronic Systems (7) Body Design (8) Materials and Manufacturing (9) Telematics. Offers authoritative coverage of the wide-ranging specialist topics encompassed by automotive engineering An accessible point of reference for entry level engineers and students who require an understanding of the fundamentals of technologies outside of their own expertise or training Provides invaluable guidance to more detailed texts and research findings in the technical literature Developed in conjunction with FISITA, the umbrella organisation for the national automotive societies in 37 countries around the world and representing more than 185,000 automotive engineers< 6 Volumes www.automotive-reference.com An essential resource for libraries and information centres in industry, research and training organizations, professional societies, government departments, and all relevant engineering departments in the academic sector. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Crolla (University of Sunderland) , David G. Foster (University of Rochester) , Toshio Kobayashi , Nicholas VaughanPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 25.90cm , Height: 24.90cm , Length: 32.00cm Weight: 13.000kg ISBN: 9780470974025ISBN 10: 0470974028 Pages: 4101 Publication Date: 27 February 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsBecause of its historical coverage and the focus on 21st-century automotive technology and trends, the work will enjoy a long shelf life and remain a unique, invaluable resource in its field. (Choice, 1 November 2015) Author InformationExecutive Editor-in-Chief: David Crolla (deceased), University of Leeds, UK. Regional Editor-in-Chief (North America): David Foster, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA. Regional Editor-in-Chief (Asia): Toshio Kobayashi, Japan Automotive Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan. Regional Editor-in-Chief (Europe): Nichols Vaughan, Cranfield University, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |