Automotive Construction - Volume 1

Author: Zang Jie, Yan Yan (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book focuses on passenger cars and systematically elaborates on the structure and working principles of modern automobiles. It highlights the introduction of mature new structures, technologies, processes, materials, and standards in modern vehicles, such as electronic control gasoline injection systems, variable valve timing and lift electronic control systems, next-generation high-pressure common-rail diesel injection engines, electronic ignition systems, distributor ignition systems, electronic automatic transmission systems, electronic suspension systems, four-wheel steering systems, ABS anti-lock braking systems, and traction control systems. Typical application examples are also provided. The content of the book is divided into two volumes. The first volume covers general principles and automotive engines, while the second volume includes the automotive transmission system, vehicle propulsion system, vehicle steering and braking systems, vehicle body, instruments, lighting, and auxiliary equipment. This book serves as a textbook for undergraduate automotive majors (such as Vehicle Engineering, Automotive Inspection and Maintenance, Automotive Application Engineering, and Automotive Marketing) aimed at applied talent cultivation. It is also suitable for vocational and technical colleges and can be referenced by engineering technicians in the automotive industry, as well as in automotive transportation, inspection, and maintenance departments.