Automotive Development Processes

Automotive Development Processes
Author: Julian Weber
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2009-06-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642012531

The global crisis the automotive industry has slipped into over the second half of 2008 has set a fierce spotlight not only on which cars are the right ones to bring to the market but also on how these cars are developed. Be it OEMs developing new models, suppliers integerating themselves deeper into the development processes of different OEMs, analysts estimating economical risks and opportunities of automotive investments, or even governments creating and evaluating scenarios for financial aid for suffering automotive companies: At the end of the day, it is absolutely indispensable to comprehensively understand the processes of auto- tive development – the core subject of this book. Let’s face it: More than a century after Carl Benz, Wilhelm Maybach and Gottlieb Daimler developed and produced their first motor vehicles, the overall concept of passenger cars has not changed much. Even though components have been considerably optimized since then, motor cars in the 21st century are still driven by combustion engines that transmit their propulsive power to the road s- face via gearboxes, transmission shafts and wheels, which together with spri- damper units allow driving stability and ride comfort. Vehicles are still navigated by means of a steering wheel that turns the front wheels, and the required control elements are still located on a dashboard in front of the driver who operates the car sitting in a seat.

Vehicle Powertrain Systems

Vehicle Powertrain Systems
Author: David Crolla
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 563
Release: 2011-12-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119961025

The powertrain is at the heart of vehicle design; the engine – whether it is a conventional, hybrid or electric design – provides the motive power, which is then managed and controlled through the transmission and final drive components. The overall powertrain system therefore defines the dynamic performance and character of the vehicle. The design of the powertrain has conventionally been tackled by analyzing each of the subsystems individually and the individual components, for example, engine, transmission and driveline have received considerable attention in textbooks over the past decades. The key theme of this book is to take a systems approach – to look at the integration of the components so that the whole powertrain system meets the demands of overall energy efficiency and good drivability. Vehicle Powertrain Systems provides a thorough description and analysis of all the powertrain components and then treats them together so that the overall performance of the vehicle can be understood and calculated. The text is well supported by practical problems and worked examples. Extensive use is made of the MATLAB(R) software and many example programmes for vehicle calculations are provided in the text. Key features: Structured approach to explaining the fundamentals of powertrain engineering Integration of powertrain components into overall vehicle design Emphasis on practical vehicle design issues Extensive use of practical problems and worked examples Provision of MATLAB(R) programmes for the reader to use in vehicle performance calculations This comprehensive and integrated analysis of vehicle powertrain engineering provides an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate automotive engineering students and is a useful reference for practicing engineers in the vehicle industry

Toyota Corolla FWD, 1984-1992

Toyota Corolla FWD, 1984-1992
Author: John Haynes
Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Incorporated
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1985-08-11
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781563920646

Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.

Automotive Systems

Automotive Systems
Author: G.K. Awari
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2021-01-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000262014

This book introduces the principles and practices in automotive systems, including modern automotive systems that incorporate the latest trends in the automobile industry. The fifteen chapters present new and innovative methods to master the complexities of the vehicle of the future. Topics like vehicle classification, structure and layouts, engines, transmissions, braking, suspension and steering are illustrated with modern concepts, such as battery-electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles and vehicle maintenance practices. Each chapter is supported with examples, illustrative figures, multiple-choice questions and review questions. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in automotive/automobile engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, this book covers the following: Construction and working details of all modern as well as fundamental automotive systems Complexities of operation and assembly of various parts of automotive systems in a simplified manner Handling of automotive systems and integration of various components for smooth functioning of the vehicle Modern topics such as battery-electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles Illustrative examples, figures, multiple-choice questions and review questions at the end of each chapter

Holden Commodore Automotive Repair Manual

Holden Commodore Automotive Repair Manual
Author: Larry Warren
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Holden Commodore VT automobile
ISBN: 9781563927430

Series VT, VX, VY & VZ V6 engines: 3.6L & 3.8L V8 engines: 5.0L, 5.7L & 6.0L

Toyota Landcruiser Repair Manual

Toyota Landcruiser Repair Manual
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Land Cruiser sport utility vehicle
ISBN: 9781563928826

Series 78, 79, 100 & 105 6 & 8-cylinder engines with 4.5L & 4.7L petrol and 4.2L diesel.