This book provides an introduction to automotive systems, covering topics such as vehicle classification, structure, and layouts, engines, transmissions, braking, suspension, and steering, with examples, figures, multiple-choice questions, and review questions. It is aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in automotive/automobile engineering, mechanical engineering, and electronics engineering. Format: Hardback Length: 274 pages Publication date: 27 January 2021 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd This comprehensive book delves into the principles and practices of automotive systems, encompassing modern systems that embrace the latest trends in the automobile industry. Spanning fifteen chapters, it presents novel and innovative approaches to mastering the complexities of the vehicle of the future. Topics such as vehicle classification, structure and layouts, engines, transmissions, braking, suspension, and steering are illustrated with contemporary concepts, including battery-electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Each chapter is accompanied by examples, illustrative figures, multiple-choice questions, and review questions to aid in understanding and retention. Designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students pursuing automotive/automobile engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, this book offers a comprehensive coverage of the following:Construction and working details of all modern and fundamental automotive systemsA simplified explanation of the complexities of operation and assembly of various parts of automotive systemsHandling of automotive systems and integration of various components for seamless vehicle functioningModern topics such as battery-electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehiclesIllustrative examples, figures, multiple-choice questions, and review questions at the end of each chapterBy exploring these topics in depth, this book equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of automotive systems and contribute to the development of the future of transportation. Weight: 600g Dimension: 159 x 242 x 26 (mm) ISBN-13: 9780367498429