Automotive Engineering Introduction

Author: Xiao Shengfa
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive yet concise reading that reflects the latest knowledge in the automotive industry and contemporary automobiles. It closely focuses on automotive engineering, specifically introducing the brief history of automotive development, the basic working principles and main components and structures of automobiles, knowledge of automotive electronic control and electric vehicles, materials used in automobiles, automotive design and testing, automotive manufacturing technology, and automotive marketing. The content of the book is detailed and highly practical, providing readers with a relatively comprehensive understanding of relevant automotive engineering knowledge.
The book closely revolves around automotive engineering, introducing the brief history of automotive development, the basic working principles and main components and structures of automobiles, automotive performance and related regulations, knowledge of automotive electronic control and electric vehicles, and then expands to include materials used in automobiles, automotive design and testing, automotive manufacturing technology, and automotive marketing. It is a textbook that comprehensively yet succinctly reflects the latest knowledge in the contemporary automotive industry and serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking a thorough understanding of automotive engineering.
This book can be used as a textbook for first- and second-year students majoring in automotive engineering in higher education institutions, as well as for non-automotive majors to gain an understanding of automotive engineering. It is also suitable as a reference for engineering and technical personnel and as a reading material for automotive enthusiasts. The book provides a detailed introduction to the history of automotive development, the basic structure and principles of automobiles, internal combustion engines, vehicle chassis and bodies, automotive electrical equipment, and materials used in automobiles.