Advanced Vehicle Technology
- 2nd Edition - August 30, 2002
- Author: Heinz Heisler
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 5 1 3 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 9 3 4 4 - 2
This eagerly awaited second edition of Heinz Heisler's Advanced Vehicle Technology is a comprehensive and thorough description of vehice bodies and components. The second edition h… Read more
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This eagerly awaited second edition of Heinz Heisler's Advanced Vehicle Technology is a comprehensive and thorough description of vehice bodies and components.
The second edition has been rigorously updated to provide additional material on subjects such as antilock braking, vehicle aerodynamics, tire tread design advances, electronically controlled anti-vibration engine mountings and transport refrigeration. Around 100 new diagrams have been included to complement the text.
Advanced Vehicle Technology 2nd edition's depth of coverage, detailed illustrations and fluent and precise style are the outstanding features in this high quality student text.
- More quality artwork has been added to enhance and add value to the explanation given in the text
- 16 key topics have been updated to bring this 2nd edition in line with current technology
- Fully international in scope, reflecting the nature of contemporary vehicle engineering
Automotive engineers and technicians
Vehicle structureFriction clutchManual gearboxes and overdrivesHydrokinetic fluid coupling and torque convertersAutomatic transmissionTransmission bearings and constant velocity jointsFinal drive transmissionTyresSteeringSuspensionBrake systemAir operated power brake equipment and vehicle retardersAntilock brakingVehicle aerodynamicsTire tread design advancesElectronically controlled anti-vibration engine mountingsTransport refrigeration
- Edition: 2
- Published: August 30, 2002
- Language: English
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Heinz Heisler
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Lecturer, School of Transport Studies, Willesden College of Technology, London, UKRead Advanced Vehicle Technology on ScienceDirect