Introduction to Automotive Engineering

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title page
3. Copyright page
4. Chapter 1: Introduction
   1. 1.1 Classification of Motor Vehicle
   2. 1.2 Functions of Subunits
   3. 1.3 Characteristics of Ground Vehicle
5. Chapter 2: Transmission System
   1. 2.1 Introduction
   2. 2.2 Clutch
   3. 2.3 Synchromesh Gear Box
   4. 2.4 Differential Gear Box
   5. 2.5 Planetary Gear Systems
   6. 2.6 Manual Transmission System
   7. 2.7 Automatic Transmission System
   8. 2.8 Propeller Shaft and Drive Shaft
6. Chapter 3: Tires
   1. 3.1 Introduction [1]
   2. 3.2 Construction of Tire
   3. 3.3 Tire Dynamics
   4. References
7. Chapter 4: Suspension System
   1. 4.1 Introduction
   2. 4.2 Types of Suspension System
   3. 4.3 Design Analysis of Suspension System
   4. Reference
8. Chapter 5: Braking System
   1. 5.1 Introduction
   2. 5.2 Background of Brake System
   3. 5.3 Classifications of Brake System
   4. 5.4 Air or Pneumatic Brake System [3]
   5. 5.5 Hydraulic Brake System
   6. 5.6 Brake Drum Design
   7. 5.6 Result and Conclusion
   8. References
9. Chapter 6: Steering System
   1. 6.1 Introduction
   2. 6.2 Parts of Steering System
   3. 6.3 Ackerman’s Steering Mechanism
   4. 6.4 Davis Steering Mechanism [1]
   5. 6.5 Power Steering
   6. References
10. Chapter 7: Hybrid Cars
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 History [1]
    3. 7.3 Background
    4. 7.4 Production of Hybrid Electric Vehicles
    5. 7.5 Types of Vehicles
    6. Reference
11. Chapter 8: Autonomous Cars
    1. 8.1 Introduction
    2. 8.2 Implementable Ethics for Autonomous Vehicles
    3. 8.3 Mobility and Autonomous Driving
    4. 8.4 Safety Concept for Autonomous Vehicles
    5. 8.5 Conclusions
12. Index
13. End User License Agreement