Review

'This book has long been considered as one of the main reference books for all motor vehicle students no matter the level of their attainment and as reference material for lecturing staff.' Association of Motor Vehicle Teachers' Newsletter --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Description

The thirteenth edition of The Motor Vehicle features up-to-date information on vehicle technology. Completely updated, the book is organized into three major sections focusing on:

The Engine

The Transmission

The Carriage Unit

The new edition features three new chapters devoted to electric propulsion, static and dynamic safety, and wheel and tires. The book also contains expanded information on: the compression ignition engine; automatic, semi-automatic and continuously variable transmissions; braking and traction; and steering.

The Motor Vehicle provides practicing engineers, students, and car enthusiasts with a comprehensive reference to the car as we know it today. It is written in simple terms so that, despite the complexity of certain topics, readers will easily understand the concepts presented.