In a series of lengthy essays, Berger presents an in-depth study of various aspects of the automobile and the automobile industry, including history, cultural and societal impact, and relationships with government. The essays are bolstered by extensive bibliographic references, …
In a series of lengthy essays, Berger presents an in-depth study of various aspects of the automobile and the automobile industry, including history, cultural and societal impact, and relationships with government. The essays are bolstered by extensive bibliographic references, …
"High standards of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) performance are expected in vehicle design. Refinement is therefore one of the main engineering/design attributes to be addressed when developing new vehicle models and components. This book provides a review of noise and …
The book starts with an historical overview of road vehicles. The first part deals with the forces exchanged between the vehicle and the road and the vehicle and the air with the aim of supplying the physical facts and the relevant mathematical models about the forces which domi…
Based on 15 years of tire research, this book presents clear, non-academic explanations of how and why tires really work. Haney provides new insight into topics such as the complexity of rubber, how a pneumatic tire generatres grip, and how to tune grip and balance using the loa…
Even though a number of developed countries enjoy a high level of vehicle safety, more than 1.2 million fatalities still occur each year on roadways worldwide. There remains a need to continue improving vehicle and road safety. New technologies in sensors and electronic control …
This book provides detailed coverage of the theory and practice of vehicle cornering and handling. Much of the material in this book is not available elsewhere, including unique information on suspension analysis, understeer/oversteer, bump steer and roll steer, roll centers, li…
Anyone who assumes that a car is simply a means to get from point A to point B, or who even thinks that they know what a car is, should read this book. Profoundly shaped by culture, the car gives rise to a wide range of emotions, from guilt about the environment in the UK to abo…
Understanding vehicle electrical and electronic systems is core to the work of every motor vehicle mechanic and technician. This classic text ensures that students and practicing engineers alike keep abreast of advancing technology within the framework of the latest FE course re…
Racecar data acquisition used to be limited to well-funded teams in high-profile championships. Today, the cost of electronics has decreased dramatically, making them available to everyone. But the cost of any data acquisition system is a waste of money if the recorded data is n…
