Automotive Engineering Introduction

Author: Liu Dawei
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book systematically and comprehensively discusses various aspects of automobiles, including the history of automotive development, vehicle classification, performance, the basic structural principles of each component, body and electrical systems, design, manufacturing, materials, testing, usage, basic driving methods, marketing, insurance, maintenance, beautification, repair, inspection, renewal, and scrapping, as well as some new structures and technologies in the automotive industry. Typical examples in the book primarily focus on domestically produced passenger cars (such as Hongqi GA7220, Jiaha, Audi, Santana, BJ2020S series light off-road vehicles, and Cherokee), while also covering the major components and assemblies of the large-volume Jiefang CA1091 series and Dongfeng EQ1090 series medium-duty trucks. The book makes every effort to use three-dimensional diagrams and schematic illustrations, striving for concise, easy-to-understand, and engaging language. This book serves as a textbook for undergraduate students of all disciplines studying basic automotive knowledge in universities, as well as a teaching material for vocational colleges, evening universities, and adult education programs in automotive engineering. It can also be referenced by engineering technicians in the automotive industry and transportation departments, as well as car mechanics and drivers with a certain level of education.