Fundamentals of Automotive and Engine Technology

Hybrid drives and the operation of hybrid vehicles are characteristic of contemporary automotive technology. Together with the electronic driver assistant systems, hybrid technology is of the greatest importance and both cannot be ignored by today's car drivers. This technical reference book provides the reader with a firsthand comprehensive description of significant components of automotive technology. All texts are complemented by numerous detailed illustrations.

History of the automobile. - History of the Diesel engine. - Areas of use for Diesel engines. - Basic principles of the Diesel engine. - Basic principles of Diesel fuel-injection. - Basic principles of the gasoline engine. - Inductive ignition system. - Transmissions for motor vehicles. - Motor vehicle safety. - Basic principles of vehicle dynamics. - Car braking systems. - Vehicle electrical systems. - Overview of electrical and electronic systems in the vehicle. - Control of gasoline engines. - Control of Diesel engines. - Lighting technology. - Electronic stability program. - Adaptive cruise control. - Occupant-protection systems. - Hybrid drives. - Operation of hybrid vehicles. - Regenerative braking system. - Service technology.