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Book SynopsisIn I Know You Got Soul, Jeremy Clarkson writes about the machines that he believes have ''soul''. It will come as no surprise to anyone that Jeremy Clarkson loves machines. But it''s not just any old bucket of blots, cogs and bearings that rings his bell. In fact, he''s scoured the length and breadth of the land, plunged into the oceans and taken to the skies in search of machines with that elusive certain something.And along the way he''s discovered:*The safest place to be in the event of nuclear war*Who would win if Superman, James Bond and The Terminator had a fight*The stupidest person he''s ever met*What an old Cornish institution called Arthur has to do with 0898chat lines*And how Jean Claude Van Damme might get eaten by a lion . . .In I Know You Got Soul, Jeremy Clarkson tells stories of the geniuses, innovators and crackpots who put the ghost in the machine. From Brunel''s SS Great Britain to the awesomTrade ReviewBrilliant...laugh-out-loud * Daily Telegraph *Outrageously funny...will have you in stitches * Time Out *Very funny...I cracked up laughing on the tube * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisJeremy Clarkson puts the pedal to the floor in Don''t Stop Me Now, a collection of his Sunday Times motoring journalism.There''s more to life than cars. Jeremy Clarkson knows this. There is, after all, a whole world out there just waiting to be discovered. So, before he gets on to torque steer and active suspension, he takes time out to consider:* The madness of Galapagos tortoises* The similarities between Jeremy Paxman and AC/DC''s bass guitarist* The problems and perils of being English* God''s dumbest creationThen there are the cars: whether it''s the poxiest little runabout or an exotic, firebreathing supercar, no one does cars like Clarkson. Unmoved by mechanics’ claims and unimpressed by press junkets, he approaches anything on four wheels without fear or favour. What emerges from the ashes is rarely pretty. But always very, very funny.Praise for Jeremy Clarkson''Brilliant . . . laugh-out-l

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Book SynopsisExplores the entire range of tractors and farming machines from around the world, such as Fordson Model F and Massey-Harris GP. This book covers how tractors work, their history, major marques and catalogues. It is suitable for anyone fascinated by these extraordinary machines.

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Book SynopsisGovernment Cryocooler Development and Test Programs.- Space Stirling Cryocooler Developments.- Long-Life Tactical and Commercial Stirling Coolers.- Long-Life Commercial Pulse Tube Coolers.- Space Pulse Tube Cryocooler Developments.- GM-Type Pulse Tube Coolers for Low Temperatures.- Hybrid Cryocoolers Using Pulse Tubes.- Pulse Tube Analysis and Experimental Measurements.- GM Refrigerator Developments.- Regenerator Analysis and Materials Developments.- Turbo-Brayton Cryocooler Developments.- J-T and Throttle-Cycle Cryocooler Developments.- Sorption Cryocooler Developments.- Sub-Kelvin Refrigerator Developments.- Optical Refrigeration Developments.- Cryocooler Reliability Investigations and Analyses.- Cryocooler Integration Technologies and Materials.- Space Cryocooler Applications.- Commercial Cryocooler Applications.Table of ContentsGovernment Cryocooler Development and Test Programs. Space Stirling Cryocooler Developments. Long Life Tactical, and Commercial Stirling Coolers. Long Life Commercial Pulse Tube Coolers. Space Pulse Tube Cryocooler Developments. GM-Type Pulse Tube Coolers for Low Temperatures. Hybrid Cryocoolers Using Pulse Tubes. Pulse Tube Analysis and Experimental Measurements. GM Refrigerator Developments. Regenerator Analysis and Materials Developments. Turbo-Brayton Cryocooler Developments. J-T and Throttle-Cycle Cryocooler Developments. Sorption Cryocooler Developments. Sub-Kelvin Refrigerator Developments. Optical Refrigeration Developments. Cryocooler Reliability Investigations and Analyses. Cryocooler Integration Technologies and Materials. Space Cryocooler Applications. Commercial Cryocooler Applications. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisDerek Seward is Emeritus Professor of Engineering at Lancaster University, UK, where he was formerly Head of Engineering and the University Director for Regional Outreach. His experience includes a period as a design structural engineer for consultants and a local authority. He has authored over 50 research papers as well as the textbook Understanding Structures which is now in its fifth edition. In recent years, he has been involved in the design and build of a single-seat racing car.Trade Review"The book is extremely useful and will benefit students across all levels. Examples and calculations are very clear and show all the relevant stages, and the book is written in a very user-friendly way." - Steve Hill, Programme Leader for Motorsport Engineering, University of Derby, UK "This book will be of value to engineering students studying motorsport, undertaking a motorsport design project or participating in Formula Student or Formula SAE. The style of writing is accessible and the book offers a balance between the practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline." - Clive Temple, Programme Director of MSc Advanced Motorsport Engineering, Cranfield University, UK "This is a first rate book covering all the basics of a race car design, even the tires. I highly recommend it as the first book you read if you are in engineer with no background in auto design. It would serve well as a textbook for an undergraduate engineering course in race car design." - Amazon reviewer - 5 stars "As a retired member of the SAE and a motor sports engineer I loved this book ...at 73 there's always more to learn from others. I wish this text was used by all physics professors." Amazon reviewer - 5 starsTable of Contents1. Racing Car Basics 2. Chassis Structure 3. Suspension Links 4. Springs, Dampers and Anti-roll 5. Tyres and Balance 6. Front Wheel Assembly and Steering 7. Rear Wheel Assembly and Power Transmission 8. Brakes 9. Aerodynamics 10. Engine Systems 11. Set-up and Testing Appendix. 1 Deriving Pacejka Tyre Coefficients Appendix. 2 Tube Properties.

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Book SynopsisThis edition of Hillier''s has been updated and undergone a full-colour revision featuring new photos and illustrations to engage those keen to learn the fundamentals of MVT and enhance their understanding of the core concepts whilst keeping the straightforward approach that is much admired in this authoritative manual.Trade ReviewThe Hillier's Motor Vehicle Fundamentals Book 1, is one of the best study books I have ever used. It gives you detailed information on how vehicle components work and what they are for, without getting too complicated. It describes elements in such an easy way you'd wouldn't believe you didn't understand it before. I have used other study books that I didn't really understand but the Hillier's book helped me so much that I probably wouldn't have passed Motor vehicles level 1 at college. The book gets straight to the point with an easy to use index and titled paragraphs I'd recommend this to anyone studying Motor Vehicle Technology at college or even if you just want to learn something new and you don't really need to know a lot about cars to understand this book unlike any other books. * Amazon Product Review *A model of Clarity. * James May, BBC's Top Gear *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Engines and Engine Technology 3: Transmission Systems 4: Chassis Systems 5: Vehicle Electrical and Comfort Systems 6: Introduction to Electric, Hybrid and Alternative Fuels

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Book Synopsis'An incredible and stirring story . . . a mix of competition, camaraderie as well as a larky sense of adventure . . . Down goes the flag. Smash goes the bottle. Shards of emerald glass and champagne spume catch the light. The race from Peking to Paris has begun' Spectator'And it's Go, Go, Go . . . A captivating history of a seemingly impossible journey and one of the most challenging endurance trials in the history of motoring . . . Skillful researcher and fine storyteller, St Clair's narrative is full of surprises . . . Fabulous . . . she hopes to follow Prince Borghese on his heroic journey and - if you share my absorbed interest in her adventurous narrative you may want to emulate her. See you there?' Miranda Seymour, Literary Review10 June 1907, Peking. Five cars set off in a desperate race across two continents on the verge of revolution.An Italian prince and his chauffeur, a French racing driver, a conman and various journalists battle over steep mountain ranges and across the arid vastness of the Gobi Desert. The contestants need teams of helpers to drag their primitive cars up narrow gorges, lift them over rough terrain and float them across rivers. Petrol is almost impossible to find, there are barely any roads, armed bandits and wolves lurk in the forests. Updates on their progress, sent by telegram, are eagerly devoured by millions in one of the first ever global news stories. Their destination: Paris. More than its many adventures, the Peking-to-Paris provided the impetus for profound change. The world of 1907 is poised between the old and the new: communist regimes will replace imperial ones in China and Russia; the telegraph is transforming modern communication and the car will soon displace the horse. In this book bestselling author Kassia St Clair traces the fascinating stories of two interlocking races - setting the derring-do (and sometimes cheating) of one of the world's first car races against the backdrop of a larger geopolitical and technological rush to the future, as the rivalry grows between countries and empires, building up to the cataclysmic event that changed everything - the First World War. The Race to the Future is the incredible true story of the quest against the odds that shaped the world we live in today.Trade ReviewKassia St Clair has clearly done her research . . . she tells a thrilling tale . . . Torrential rain and choking dust, narrow mountain passes that required literally hewing a passage . . . It's an incredible story * Country Life *An incredible and stirring story . . . a mix of competition, camaraderie as well as a larky sense of adventure . . . Down goes the flag. Smash goes the bottle. Shards of emerald glass and champagne spume catch the light. The race from Peking to Paris has begun * The Spectator *And it's Go, Go, Go . . . A captivating history of a seemingly impossible journey and one of the most challenging endurance trials in the history of motoring . . . Skillful researcher and fine storyteller, St Clair's narrative is full of surprises . . . Fabulous . . . she hopes to follow Prince Borghese on his heroic journey and - if you share my absorbed interest in her adventurous narrative you may want to emulate her. See you there? -- Miranda Seymour * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisAnt Anstead's Building a Special brings the Haynes story full circle, coming 61 years after the original Building a 750 Special was written by John Haynes, Haynes Publishing's founder, when he was still a schoolboy. To celebrate this, we are including a free reprint of Building a 750 Special with every copy of Building a Special purchased at Haynes.com., This book is a TV tie-in, following the 12-part TV series Ant Anstead Master Mechanic, aired on Motor Trend, part of the Discover Network in the US and UK, following Ant Anstead's build of his own-design 'special' car, taking inspiration from the Alfa 158 – the first World Championship-winning F1 car, which raced from the 1930s until the 1950s. The 12-part TV series followed Ant's build of the car, from the first design ideas, through the construction, culminating in the debut of the car during the 2019 US Grand Prix weekend in Austin, Texas., The book follows Ant's personal build of the car, as documented in the TV series, from the selection of the donor MG TD for the chassis, and Alfa Romeo Spider for the engine and gearbox, through modifying the chassis, building the suspension, steering, brakes, bodywork and interior, and putting all the components together to produce a finished one-off 'special'., Heavily illustrated throughout with photos, technical drawings and sketches, and written in Ant's own words, this book expands on the TV series, providing more detail of the components (including dimensions), engineering and techniques used to build the car., Content includes:, Introduction, the history of specials, planning, donor car, chassis, suspension, steering, rear axle, engine, fuel system, cooling system, ancillaries, exhaust, gearbox, bodywork, braking system, cockpit, wiring, preparation and painting, testing, setting up and making road legal., Author: Ant Anstead is a car nut and TV presenter whose presenting credits include For The Love Of Cars and Building Cars Live. He is currently co-presenter of Discover Channel's Wheeler Dealers, alongside Mike Brewer, and recently had his own Motor Trend Series – Ant Anstead Master Mechanic – around which this book is based.

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Book SynopsisThe two-stroke engine has been developed to a degree that was not thought possible a few years ago. One of its virtues is that it is mechanically very simple, which is a contributing factor to its widespread use and varied application. Here, engine-tuning expert A. Graham Bell takes the reader through the various modifications that can be made to a two-stroke and its components to give maximum useable power output and mechanical reliability. ‘the words happily avoid textbook syndrome’

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Book SynopsisFirst published more than 30 years ago and in continuous print ever since, this remains one of the most comprehensive references available to the enthusiast engine tuner and race engine builder. Drawing on the author’s many years of practical experience in tuning and modifying high-performance road, rally and race units, every aspect of an engine’s operation is explained and analysed. Detailed modifications and improvements are suggested and described in the author’s practical, down-to-earth style, making this book essential reading for anyone involved in building high-performance engines.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive manual provides professional but easy-to-follow know-how on how to restore, improve and maintain your classic car's suspension, steering and wheels. This book will familiarise you with the components of your car's suspension and steering systems and their construction, it also takes a detailed look at refurbishing wheels and the choice of tyres. The relevant restoration techniques are fully explained and illustrated with detailed step-by-step photography. The book is a new title in Veloce's Enthusiast's Restoration Manual series, and is based on articles from Europe's leading classic car magazine OLDTIMER MARKT.Trade ReviewSteering and suspension are among the most vital safety components. As a result, many classic owners who are happy to tune a carb or replace a timing belt are put off when it comes to replacing a ball joint. Understandable though this is, Veloce's new book shows just how simple most set-ups are and that the DIY-er need not be so reluctant. With 680 full colour images, there are plenty of illustrations to explain things and sections devoted both to repair and modification. If you're intimidated by classic suspension, but want to give it a go, this book's for you. - Classic Car Weekly. It gives a good insight into how vehicle suspension works and includes some interesting ideas on updating and maintaining areas which could be applicable. - Mini World. A good selection of colour illustrations and helpful charts enhance the largely useful information in the copy, which enables readers to become familiar with the components in question on their car, and includes descriptions of how these components work together. Any interested party wishing to get more understanding of the tricks in restoring and improving these areas of a car should find this book to be helpful, informative and quite possibly interesting. - IRDC Quattro. This latest edition to Veloce's Enthusiast's Restoration Manual series offers details and step-by-step guides to maintenance, restoration and modification. Compiled from previously published technical articles, it has plenty of images and tech-heavy text translated by Julian Parish. This is a worthwhile read for anyone working on, or owning, different classics. - Classic & Sports Car. Well written with many clear photographs to support the text, it’s got to be worth a punt and might ultimately save you money. - Classic American

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Book SynopsisThis book brings together a collection of popular articles previously published by the author in assorted car magazines. Based on in-depth research carried out at Manchester University, the articles investigate how classic engines respond to modern petrol/gasoline, and the results are presented here in a way that any enthusiast can understand. One chapter ranks some brands and grades of modern petrol/gasoline, helping you choose the best type for your vehicle, while other chapters present the findings that debunk some of the myths about petrol/gasoline and engines. Real data is provided to help you tune your classic vehicle, and ensuring that it runs as it should. You will be able to experience the pleasure of driving your classic car instead of worrying about it breaking down. The appendix gives a down-to-earth description of how to rebuild and tune SU and similar carburettors. After reading this, even a very nervous owner was able to rebuild and re-tune his twin SU carburettors. Paul Ireland's years of experience and no-nonsense scientific approach will help you get the best from your classic car.Trade ReviewA small and unassuming but extremely important book all restorers should read. Classic Cars --- Well done, Paul Ireland and Veloce Publishing! SpeedReaders --- an absolute "must-have" for the classic car fan. Well done! Autoliefhebbers.be --- A fascinating and eminently readable reference book. Kieron Fennelly --- If you have a reasonable understanding of your cars fuel system and wish to indulge further then this is the book for you. SIX appeal --- This is a recommended read for all car owners with classic engines. FromTheFrameUp --- a useful reference work for owners of older MGs who want to know how their engine works with the petrol they can buy on the forecourt. MG Owners Club Newsletter (Bournemouth & Poole) --- It is a slim volume, but there's a lot of useful information here. Even if you don't drive a 'classic'; as a petrolhead you should read it. IRDC Quattro --- Become more expert than your mate in the pub by getting your head into this slim (152 page) but fact-packed volume from Veloce Publishing Ltd. Practical Sportsbikes (Inc Performance Bikes) --- you will have a better understanding of the whole fuel thing after reading it. Classic Dirt Bike --- The 152 pages not only give an understanding of modern fuels, but also a way of dealing with them. Jaguar World

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Book SynopsisThe first and only “virtual gallery” with all or almost all the models produced by the Maranello firm from 1947 to the present day, drawn by an artist of the calibre of Giorgio Alisi. Detailed technical files and texts by Leonardo Acerbi, an established historian of the marque, complete this unique overview of the Prancing Horse and its history. First published in the mid-2000s and reprinted on a number of occasions, Ferrari All the cars reviews, model by model, all the most significant cars produced by the Maranello firm from 1947 to the present day. From the Auto Avio Costruzioni of 1940, the Ferrari precursor, to the 125 S, the first car to carry the Prancing Horse badge and the Ferrari name, through to the latest Portofino, the reader explores unforgettable icons of automotive history. Among them, to mention but a few, are models such as the 250 GTs, the Testa Rossa, the 250 GTO, the 250 Le Mans and the 275 GTB , through to the latest creations, the FF, 488 GTB, California and GTC4 Lusso, by way of the 365 GTB/4 “Daytona”, 512 BB, 308 GTB and many others. Then, naturally, there are all the F1 single-seaters from 1950 to the present day, those that have permitted the Prancing Horse to win 15 World Driver’s Championships and 16 Constructors’ titles, and the unforgettable Sports cars and Prototypes, undisputed protagonists for years in the enthralling endurance classics such as the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Targa Florio. The files on each model are complemented by an accompanying image, brief but pertinent contextual texts and detailed technical specifications. Ferrari All the cars is a unique book allowing you to have a complete history of Ferrari and its unforgettable cars always to hand, an authentic vademecum of the Maranello firm.

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Book SynopsisThe inspiration for the major motion picture Ferrari directed by Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz and Shailene Woodley, hailed by Variety as “Grand Prix fused with The Godfather” The sweeping biography of the enigmatic racer and sports car mogul who built the Ferrari brand, now featuring a new foreword, epilogue, and photo insertGenius? Tyrant? Power broker? Enzo Ferrari is the impressively researched, fully detailed biography of one of the most powerful men of the twentieth century. Brock Yates penetrated Ferrari’s inner circle and reveals everything, from his early days in the town of Modena to his bizarre relationship with his illegitimate son; from his fanatic passion for speed to his brilliant marketing of the famous Ferrari image; from his manipulative but enormously effective management tactics to his own frustrated dreams. Fast, fun, and scandalous, Enzo Ferrari mo

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Book SynopsisThe first edition of 'The Shock Absorber Handbook' was published by the SAE and has sold over 2500 copies to date. It is the only English language book devoted to the subject of automotive dampers. It provides comprehensive coverage of the design, installation and use of the shock absorber.Table of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgements xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 History 1 1.2 Types of Friction 15 1.3 Damper Configurations 17 1.4 Ride-Levelling Dampers 33 1.5 Position-Dependent Dampers 35 1.6 General Form of the Telescopic Damper 37 1.7 Mountings 42 1.8 Operating Speeds and Strokes 47 1.9 Manufacture 53 1.10 Literature Review 54 2 Vibration Theory 61 2.1 Introduction 61 2.2 Free Vibration Undamped (1-dof) 61 2.3 Free Vibration Damped (1-dof) 63 2.4 Forced Vibration Undamped (1-dof) 68 2.5 Forced Vibration Damped (1-dof) 71 2.6 Coulomb Damping 74 2.7 Quadratic Damping 77 2.8 Series Stiffness 79 2.9 Free Vibration Undamped (2-dof) 85 2.10 Free Vibration Damped (2-dof) 85 2.11 The Resonant Absorber 86 2.12 Damper Models in Ride and Handling 87 2.13 End Frequencies 88 2.14 Heave and Pitch Undamped 1-dof 90 2.15 Heave and Pitch Damped 1-dof 91 2.16 Roll Vibration Undamped 93 2.17 Roll Vibration Damped 94 2.18 Heave-and-Pitch Undamped 2-dof 95 2.19 Heave-and-Pitch Damped 2-dof Simplified 100 2.20 Heave-and-Pitch Damped 2-dof Full Analysis 102 3 Ride and Handling 105 3.1 Introduction 105 3.2 Modelling the Road 105 3.3 Ride 111 3.4 Time-Domain Ride Analysis 113 3.5 Frequency-Domain Ride Analysis 117 3.6 Passenger on Seat 118 3.7 Wheel Hop 119 3.8 Handling 120 3.9 Axle Vibrations 122 3.10 Steering Vibrations 124 3.11 The Ride–Handling Compromise 124 3.12 Damper Optimisation 129 3.13 Damper Asymmetry 131 4 Installation 135 4.1 Introduction 135 4.2 Motion Ratio 135 4.3 Displacement Method 137 4.4 Velocity Diagrams 138 4.5 Computer Evaluation 138 4.6 Mechanical Displacement 138 4.7 Effect of Motion Ratio 139 4.8 Evaluation of Motion Ratio 142 4.9 The Rocker 142 4.10 The Rigid Arm 148 4.11 Double Wishbones 150 4.12 Struts 153 4.13 Pushrods and Pullrods 155 4.14 Motorcycle Front Suspensions 156 4.15 Motorcycle Rear Suspensions 160 4.16 Solid Axles 165 4.17 Dry Scissor Dampers 168 5 Fluid Mechanics 169 5.1 Introduction 169 5.2 Properties of Fluids 170 5.3 Chemical Properties 171 5.4 Density 171 5.5 Thermal Expansion 172 5.6 Compressibility 172 5.7 Viscosity 173 5.8 Thermal Capacity 175 5.9 Thermal Conductivity 176 5.10 Vapour Pressure 176 5.11 Gas Density 176 5.12 Gas Viscosity 177 5.13 Gas Compressibility 177 5.14 Gas Absorbability 177 5.15 Emulsification 179 5.16 Continuity 188 5.17 Bernoulli’s Equation 188 5.18 Fluid Momentum 189 5.19 Pipe Flow 191 5.20 Velocity Profiles 196 5.21 Other Losses 199 5.22 The Orifice 203 5.23 Combined Orifices 207 5.24 Vortices 209 5.25 Bingham Flow 212 5.26 Liquid–Solid Suspensions 212 5.27 ER and MR Fluids 214 6 Valve Design 217 6.1 Introduction 217 6.2 Valve Types 219 6.3 Disc Valves 220 6.4 Rod Valves 221 6.5 Spool Valves 222 6.6 Shim Valves 223 6.7 Valve Characteristics 225 6.8 Basic Valve Models 227 6.9 Complete Valve Models 230 6.10 Solution of Valve Flow 235 6.11 Temperature Compensation 237 6.12 Position-Sensitive Valves 240 6.13 Acceleration-Sensitive Valves 240 6.14 Pressure-Rate Valves 243 6.15 Frequency-Sensitive Valves 245 6.16 Stroke-Sensitive Valves 245 6.17 Piezoelectric Valves 249 6.18 Double-Acting Shim Valves 249 6.19 Rotary Adjustables 250 6.20 Bellows Valves 252 6.21 Simple Tube Valves 252 6.22 Head Valves 257 6.23 Multi-Stage Valves 257 7 Damper Characteristics 259 7.1 Introduction 259 7.2 Basic Damper Parameters 263 7.3 Mechanical Friction 265 7.4 Static Forces 268 7.5 Piston Free Body Diagram 269 7.6 Valve Flow Rates 271 7.7 Pressures and Forces 272 7.8 Linear Valve Analysis 273 7.9 Cavitation 274 7.10 Temperature 276 7.11 Compressibility 276 7.12 Cyclical Characteristics, F(X) 278 7.13 Extreme Cyclic Operation 282 7.14 Stresses and Strains 283 7.15 Damper Jacking 286 7.16 Noise 287 8 Adjustables 289 8.1 Introduction 289 8.2 The Adjustable Valve 290 8.3 Parallel Hole 294 8.4 Series Hole 294 8.5 Maximum Area 294 8.6 Opening Pressure 294 8.7 Area Coefficient (Stiffness) 295 8.8 Automatic Systems 295 8.9 Fast Adaptive Systems 299 8.10 Motion Ratio 301 9 ER and MR Dampers 303 9.1 Introduction 303 9.2 ER–MR History 303 9.3 ER Materials 309 9.4 ER Dampers 314 9.5 ER Controlled Valve 319 9.6 MR Materials 321 9.7 MR Dampers 324 10 Specifying a Damper 333 10.1 Introduction 333 10.2 End Fittings 334 10.3 Length Range 334 10.4 F(V) Curve 334 10.5 Configuration 334 10.6 Diameter 335 10.7 Oil Properties 335 10.8 Life 335 10.9 Cost 335 11 Testing 337 11.1 Introduction 337 11.2 Transient Testing 338 11.3 Electromechanical Testers 342 11.4 Hydraulic Testers 344 11.5 Instrumentation 345 11.6 Data Processing 346 11.7 Sinusoidal Test Theory 348 11.8 Test Procedure 352 11.9 Triangular Test 354 11.10 Other Laboratory Tests 356 11.11 On-Road Testing 357 Appendix A: Nomenclature 361 Appendix B: Properties of Air 375 Appendix C: Properties of Water 379 Appendix D: Test Sheets 381 Appendix E: Solution of Algebraic Equations 385 Appendix F: Units 393 Appendix G: Bingham Flow 397 References 401 Index 409

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Book SynopsisPorsche 911, the latest in Motorbooks' Speed Read series, breaks this immortal rear-engined sports car down into fully illustrated, easy-to-digest portions that neophytes and experts alike will love.Trade Review"...should bring delight to anyone interested in the 911 — be they a newcomer to the model or an established enthusiast." * Porsche Club of America *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate and explore 100 years of MG cars with this impressive volume featuring expert commentary, historical images, period ads, and contemporary photography.For many car enthusiasts, MG is synonymous with “sports car.” It is often credited with igniting a passion for European cars in postwar America at a time when roads were otherwise filled with the lumbering output of Detroit. In MG’s native England, the company’s cars filled roles from family transport to competition driving.MG, as we think of it today, began in the 1920s, but its roots go back even further with a young William Morris. Initially working in the booming bicycle trade, he eventually branched into motorcycle and car repair with the fledgling Morris Garage (hence, MG) in 1907. By the mid 1920s, the successful Morris Garages was in a position to begin manufacture of its own cars under the MG name.MG grew significantly in the years before World War II, bui

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Book SynopsisHarry Ferguson was a remarkable inventor and a man of vision. Aside from his innovations in mechanized agriculture he designed a four-wheel drive system for road cars and created inspired design solutions to a wealth of engineering problems. Yet he is best remembered for the small, unobtrusive gray tractor that bears his name. Launched in the late 1940s, it rendered its competitors obsolete and provided farmers with a tool that could meet almost all their requirements. The book starts with Harry Fergusons early work on tractors and his development of the system, and his collaboration with Ford in the USA on the development of the Ford 9N tractor. Then comes an in-depth study of the TE20. Later chapters cover the TVO- and diesel-powered versions, American- and French-built Fergusons, industrial models, special-purpose variants, and conversions including four-wheel-drive and high-clearance models. There is an extensive study of the extraordinary range of implements available, with inform

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Book SynopsisVehicle Dynamics comprehensively covers the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics with application to automotive mechatronics.Table of ContentsForeword xi Series Preface xiii Preface xv List of Abbreviations and Symbols xvii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Introductory Remarks 3 1.2 Motion of the Vehicle 4 1.3 Questions and Exercises 8 2 The Wheel 11 2.1 Equations of Motion of the Wheel 11 2.2 Wheel Resistances 14 2.2.1 Rolling Resistance 14 2.2.2 Aquaplaning 18 2.2.3 Bearing Resistance 19 2.2.4 Toe-In/Toe-Out Resistance 19 2.3 Tyre Longitudinal Force Coefficient, Slip 20 2.4 Questions and Exercises 24 3 Driving Resistances, Power Requirement 27 3.1 Aerodynamic Drag 27 3.2 Gradient Resistance 29 3.3 Acceleration Resistance 29 3.4 Equation of Motion for the Entire Vehicle 32 3.5 Performance 34 3.6 Questions and Exercises 39 4 Converters 43 4.1 Clutch, Rotational Speed Converter 45 4.2 Transmission, Torque Converter 48 4.3 Questions and Exercises 54 5 Driving Performance Diagrams, Fuel Consumption 57 5.1 Maximum Speed without Gradient 60 5.2 Gradeability 61 5.3 Acceleration Capability 61 5.4 Fuel Consumption 63 5.5 Fuel Consumption Test Procedures 68 5.6 Questions and Exercises 70 6 Driving Limits 73 6.1 Equations of Motion 74 6.2 Braking Process 79 6.3 Braking Rate 84 6.4 Questions and Exercises 91 7 Hybrid Powertrains 93 7.1 Principal Functionalities 93 7.2 Topologies of Hybrid Powertrains 99 7.3 Regenerative Braking and Charging 101 7.4 Questions and Exercises 106 8 Adaptive Cruise Control 107 8.1 Components and Control Algorithm 107 8.2 Measurement of Distances and Relative Velocities 112 8.3 Approach Ability 117 8.4 Questions and Exercises 118 9 Ride Dynamics 121 9.1 Vibration Caused by Uneven Roads 124 9.1.1 Damped Harmonic Oscillator 124 9.1.2 Assessment Criteria 128 9.1.3 Stochastic Irregularities 130 9.1.4 Conflict between Safety and Comfort 132 9.2 Oscillations of Powertrains 144 9.2.1 Torsional Oscillators 144 9.2.2 Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorbers 147 9.3 Examples 151 9.4 Questions and Exercises 152 10 Vehicle Substitute Models 155 10.1 Two-mass Substitute System 155 10.2 Two-axle Vehicle, Single-track Excitation 158 10.3 Non-linear Characteristic Curves 165 10.4 Questions and Exercises 167 11 Single-track Model, Tyre Slip Angle, Steering 169 11.1 Equations of Motion of the Single-track Model 169 11.2 Slip Angle 177 11.3 Steering 181 11.4 Linearized Equations of Motion of the Single-track Model 185 11.5 Relationship between Longitudinal Forces and Lateral Forces in the Contact Patch 188 11.6 Effect of Differentials when Cornering 189 11.7 Questions and Exercises 191 12 Circular Driving at a Constant Speed 193 12.1 Equations 193 12.2 Solution of the Equations 195 12.3 Geometric Aspects 197 12.4 Oversteering and Understeering 201 12.5 Questions and Exercises 205 13 Dynamic Behaviour 207 13.1 Stability of Steady-state Driving Conditions 207 13.2 Steering Behaviour 210 13.3 Crosswind Behaviour 213 13.4 Questions and Exercises 216 14 Influence of Wheel Load Transfer 217 14.1 Wheel Load Transfer without Considering Vehicle Roll 217 14.2 Wheel Load Transfer Considering Vehicle Roll 221 14.3 Questions and Exercises 228 15 Toe-in/Toe-out, Camber and Self-steering Coefficient 229 15.1 Toe-in/Toe-out, Camber 229 15.2 Questions and Exercises 233 16 Suspension Systems 235 16.1 Questions and Exercises 245 17 Torque and Speed Converters 247 17.1 Speed Converters, Clutches 247 17.2 Transmission 252 17.3 Questions and Exercises 258 18 Shock Absorbers, Springs and Brakes 259 18.1 Shock Absorbers 259 18.2 Ideal Active Suspension and Skyhook Damping 264 18.2.1 Ideal Active Suspension 264 18.2.2 Skyhook Dampers 267 18.3 Suspension Springs 269 18.4 Brake Systems 277 18.5 Questions and Exercises 281 19 Active Longitudinal and Lateral Systems 283 19.1 Main Components of ABS 283 19.2 ABS Operations 287 19.3 Build-up Delay of Yaw Moment 290 19.4 Traction Control System 293 19.5 Lateral Stability Systems 294 19.6 Hydraulic Units for ABS and ESP 296 19.7 Active Steering System 297 19.8 Questions and Exercises 298 20 Multi-body Systems 301 20.1 Kinematics of Rigid Bodies 302 20.2 Kinetic Energy of a Rigid Body 305 20.3 Components of Multi-body Systems 309 20.4 Orientation of Rigid Bodies 312 20.5 Derivation and Solution of the Equations 315 20.5.1 Derivation of the Equations 315 20.5.2 Solution of Equations 316 20.6 Applications of MBS 317 20.7 Questions and Exercises 322 Glossary 323 References 329 Index 331

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Book SynopsisWheels, Structures and Mechanisms.- Historical Evolution.- Wheels and Tires.- Suspensions.- Steering System.- Braking System.- Control Systems.- Chassis Structures.- Transmission Driveline.- Historical Evolution.- Manual Gearboxes.- Shifting Mechanisms.- Start-Up Devices.- Synchronizers.- Differentials and Final Drives.- Shafts and Joints.- Automatic Gearboxes.- Design and Testing.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "This comprehensive work on the automotive chassis covers a wide range of topics at a high level--both mathematically and in terms of the state-of-the-art in engineering. The first volume treats wheels, suspensions, steering, brakes, and transmissions. … Genta’s extensive teaching experience at the Politecnico di Torino in Italy combined with Morello’s experience as director of vehicle engineering at Fiat allow them to write authoritatively on this topic. … Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional automotive and mechanical engineering collections." (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 46 (11), July, 2009)Table of ContentsCONTENTS, ABOUT THE AUTHORS, FOREWORD, PREFACE, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, LIST OF SYMBOLS, I WHEELS, STRUCTURES AND MECHANTSMS, INTRODUCTION TO PART I, 1 HISTORICAL EVOLUTION, 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Rigid axle mechanical linkages 1.3 The independent suspension mechanical linkages 1.4 Wheels and tires 1.5 Brakes 1.6 Chassis frame 2 WHEELS AND TIRES 2.1 Description 2.2 Tire operation 2.3 Rolling radius 2.4 Rolling resistance 2.5 Static Forces 2.6 Longitudinal Force 2.7 Cornering forces 2.8 Interaction between longitudinal 2.9 Outline on dynamic behavior 2.10 Testing 3 SUSPENSIONS 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Independent suspensions 3.3 Semi-independent suspensions 3.4 Rigid axle suspensions 3.5 Industrial vehicle suspensions 3.6 Design and testing 4 STEERING SYSTEM 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Steering mechanism 4.3 Rack and pinion steering box 4.4 Screw and sector steering box 4.5 Steering column 4.6 Power steering 4.7 Design and testing 5 BRAKING SYSTEM 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Car brakes 5.3 Industrial vehicle brakes 5.4 Design and testing 6 CONTROL SYSTEMS 6.1 Steering control 6.2 Brake control 6.3 Suspension control 7 CHASSIS STRUCTURES 7.1 Underbody 7.2 Subframe 7.3 Industrial vehicle frames 7.4 Structural tasks and side forces 7.5 Structural design 7.6 Structural testing 8 TRANSMISSION DRIVELINE, INTRODUCTION TO PART H, HISTORICAL EVOLUTION 8.1 Manual gearbox 8.2 Friction clutches 8.3 Automatic gearboxes 9 MANUAL GEARBOXES 9.1 Manual gearbox classification 9.2 Mechanical efficiency 9.3 Manual automobile gearboxes 9.4 Manual gearboxes for industrial vehicles 10 SHIFTING MECHANISMS 10.1 Internal shifting mechanisms 10.2 External shifting mechanisms 11 START-UP DEVICES 11.1 Friction clutch 11.2 Start-up devices for automatic gearboxes. 12 SYNCHRONIZERS 12.1 Description 12.2 Design criteria 13 DIFFERENTIALS AND FINAL DRIVES 13.1 Differentials and final drives 13.2 All wheel drive transfer boxes 13.3 Outline of differential theory 13.4 Types of self-locking differentials 13.5 Differential effect on vehicle dynamics 14 SHAFTS AND JOINTS 14.1 Propeller shafts 14.2 Half shafts 14.3 Universal joints 14.4 Constant speed joints 15 AUTOMATIC GEARBOXES 15.1 General issues 15.2 Car gearboxes with fixed rotation axis 15.3 Epicycloidal car gearboxes 15.4 Car CVTs 15.5 Gearboxes for industrial vehicles 15.6 Control strategies 16 DESIGN AND TESTING 16.1 Transmission mission 16.2 Gears 16.3 Shafts 16.4 Bearings 16.5 Lubricants 16.6 Housings and seals 16.7 Outline of test technologies REFERENCES OF VOLUME I INDEX

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Book SynopsisWhat Could Possibly Go Wrong... is the eighth book in Jeremy Clarkson''s bestselling Clarkson on Cars series.There''s nothing quite like messing about on four wheels. In fact, there''s no better way to contemplate the madness of the world than from the driver''s seat of something which is zooming by very fast indeed. Or so Jeremy Clarkson believes. For he''s been pondering some really rather important matters, such as why:- God has a streak of German perfectionism- Crab spread beats Heston Blumenthal''s rhubarb mousse- Monaco''s billionaires are ruining the Grand Prix- The back of a dog tastes nicer than marzipanSomeone''s got to. And while a full tank and the open road might not quite reveal the meaning of life, there''s certainly some fun to be had along the way . . . ''Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud'' Daily Telegraph''Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube'' EveniTrade ReviewBrilliant . . . laugh-out-loud funny * Daily Telegraph *Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches * Time Out *Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisModels covered YZF-R125•124cc•08-13 Model history Introduced in 2008, the Yamaha YZF-R125 is a sport bike aimed squarely at the learner market. Its 125cc engine produces 11 kW (15 bhp), making it road-legal for learners. Its striking styling is unashamedly similar to the other R-series models such as the much larger-engined YZF-R1 and R6, and like those models it features a lightweight box frame and a cast aluminium swinging rear arm, giving class-leading handling.

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Book SynopsisAUTHOR OF SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, LIFE TO THE LIMITIn his 17 years as a Formula 1 driver, Jenson Button has picked up a thing or two about how to do the job properly. Sure, you need to be able to drive a car fast, but you also need to know the real rules for making it to the top. Like, how to tell a multiple F1 champion they need to check their blind-spot. What the difference is between a helmet and a hat, and indeed a 'helmet-hat'. And how to face down your team when you've just stacked their multi-million-pound car into a wall during practice.How To Be An F1 Driver lifts the lid on the people, the places, the weird rituals, the media, the cars, the perks and the disasters. Join Jenson as he reveals how not to race a stupid big truck, why driving Le Mans is like having five shots of tequila before lunch, and what to do when you finally hang up your helmet-hat.Trade ReviewA riotous romp through the hedonistic corners of the F1 circuit * Daily Telegraph *Very funny. This is Button unchained * Motorsport *A brilliant, flowing read * Daily Express on Life to the Limit *Button writes candidly and with great charm - with any luck we haven't seen the last of him either on track or in print * Classic Cars on Life to the Limit *Fascinating. Jenson reveals how he swapped the "sticky floors" of rural Somerset nightclubs for glitzy Monaco. * The Sun *Revealing. A fun and lively look at what it is to be an F1 driver * Autosport *

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Book SynopsisFast, glamorous and extravagant, a supercar encapsulates the romance, power and freedom of the motor car in one beautifully-designed package. ClassicSupercars looks in detail at 75 of the most celebrated vehicles from Europe, Japan and America, providing a pocket-sized reference guide to those machines at the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Covering all the most famous makes, including AC, Ferrari, Lotus, Pontiac, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche and BMW, ClassicSupercars is packed with a wealth of technical and historical information. Each of the 75 vehicles is examined over four pages, with outstanding three-view colour photography and detailed annotations. A specification table provides full technical details, while under-the-bonnet photographs and artworks display the engine configuration and authoritative text fills the reader in on the vehicle’s development and production history. Arranged alphabetically from the AC 428 to the Venturi Atlantique, accessibly written and packed with colour photography of some of the world’s best cars, ClassicSupercars is a must for any car enthusiast.Table of ContentsIntroduction AC 428 to Aston Martin DB7 Bentley 4.5 Litre to Bugatti EB110 Caterham Super 7 to Duesenberg SJ Ferrari 250GT Lusso to Ferrari 360 Modena Fiat Dino to Jaguar XKR Lamborghini Miura to Morgan Plus 8 Panoz Roadster to Renault Sport Spider Swallow Sidecar SS100 to Venturi Atlantique Index

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Book SynopsisA celebration of trucks and trucking, from the first motorised wagons to the advent of driverless freight vehicles.Charting decade after decade of innovation and change, The Truck Book is a beautifully illustrated history of trucks, trucking culture, and the romance of the open road.Trucks, lorries, and vans share their origins in the steam wagons of the late 1800s and the invention of the modern combustion engine in the 1870s. As steam power gave way to petrol and diesel engines, trucks evolved and diversified according to their desired purpose - becoming everything from panel vans and pick-up trucks to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) or construction trucks like log carriers or concrete transporters. They have played a defining role in the wars of the last 100 years, saved lives as ambulances and fire engines, and even provided entertainment in the form of monster trucks.In this book, you will find: -Chapters showcasing every era

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Book SynopsisFrom Alfa Romeo to DeLorean, Lamborghini to Porsche, Car Legends Alphabet presents an A to Z of the greatest marques to have ever hit the tarmac. Written with precision and illustrated with power, this book is engineered to rev up your little car loving legend.

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Book SynopsisThis monograph is focused on intercultural issues, particularly in the global auto industry. The foreign direct investments (FDI) reasons are the result of globalization, of the need of growth and of achieving synergies. Most of the professionals consider that FDI is one of the most significant business phenomena in the past decades, but warn about the FDI dangers. The most challenging part of the FDI process is the integration of two entities that present different organizational and national cultures. This monograph emphasizes the relationship between culture and FDI performance in the global auto industry. The main goal of this book is to uncover intercultural issues that managers encounter during the FDI, M&A or global alliances. The expectation of the authors of this monograph is that the conclusions would help forewarn scholars and practitioners of the need to thoroughly understand the cultural issues influencing the global automotive industry. The monograph will be useful for academic researchers, postgraduate students, for MBA/Executive Education and for practitioners.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Automotive industry evolution; Particularities of the European automotive industry; Trends in cross-border alliances and M&As for the European automotive sector; Intercultural issues in global alliances and M&As for the European automotive industry; Conclusion; References; Index.

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Book Synopsis“The foundation has been laid for fully autonomous,” Elon Musk announced in 2016, when he assured the world that Tesla would have a driverless fleet on the road in 2017. “It’s twice as safe as a human, maybe better.” Promises of techno-futuristic driving utopias have been ubiquitous wherever tech companies and carmakers meet. In Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving, technology historian Peter Norton argues that driverless cars cannot be the safe, sustainable, and inclusive “mobility solutions” that tech companies and automakers are promising us. The salesmanship behind the driverless future is distracting us from investing in better ways to get around that we can implement now. Unlike autonomous vehicles, these alternatives are inexpensive, safe, sustainable, and inclusive. Norton takes the reader on an engaging ride —from the GM Futurama exhibit to “smart” highways and vehicles—to show how we are once again being sold car dependency in the guise of mobility. He argues that we cannot see what tech companies are selling us except in the light of history. With driverless cars, we’re promised that new technology will solve the problems that car dependency gave us—zero crashes! zero emissions! zero congestion! But these are the same promises that have kept us on a treadmill of car dependency for 80 years. Autonorama is hopeful, advocating for wise, proven, humane mobility that we can invest in now, without waiting for technology that is forever just out of reach. Before intelligent systems, data, and technology can serve us, Norton suggests, we need wisdom. Rachel Carson warned us that when we seek technological solutions instead of ecological balance, we can make our problems worse. With this wisdom, Norton contends, we can meet our mobility needs with what we have right now.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Not If but When Chapter 1: Futurama 1: New Horizons Chapter 2: Futurama 2: Magic Highway, USA Chapter 3: Futurama 3: From CenterCore to Demo ’97 Chapter 4: Futurama 4: Autonorama Chapter 5: Data Don’t Drive Conclusion: We Already Have What We Need Acknowledgments About the Author Endnotes Index

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Book SynopsisCarroll Shelby, legendary driving ace, race team owner, and designer of Shelby Cobra, Daytona, and Mustang GT350 classics is revered by automotive enthusiasts, yet little has been written about the last quarter century of Carroll Shelby's life. During that time Chris Theodore, VP at Chrysler and Ford, developed a close personal friendship with Carroll. The Last Shelby Cobra chronicles the development of the many vehicles they worked on together (Viper, Ford GT, Shelby Cobra Concept, Shelby GR1, Shelby GT500 and others). It is an insider's story about how Shelby came back to the Ford family, and the intrigue behind the five-year journey to get a Shelby badge on a Ford Production Vehicle. The author provides fresh insight and new stories into Shelby's larger-than-life personality, energy, interests and the many unpublished projects Carroll was involved with, up to his passing. Finally, the book describes their unfinished project, the Super Snake II Cobra, and the serendipitous circumstances that allowed to the author to acquire `Daisy,' the last Shelby Cobra. To his many fans, Carroll Shelby was truly `the most interesting man in the world.'Trade ReviewThis is a well-researched labour of love on a niche subject, bolstered by a good selection of period and modern photographs. - Auto Express. The iconic character of Carroll Shelby (1923-2012) and the famous cars e was at the cradle of are the subject of this book written by a real insider. Author Chris Theodore worked with Shelby during his career it Ford and Chrysler, which is an ideal staring point to be able to know more about the person Shelby and the Ford GT, Shelby Cobra Concept, Shelby Mustang GT500 and so much more. A fantastic book! - Autoliefhebbers.be. Or more accurately, what Carroll did next - a history of Shelby that picks up where most leave off, with the Chrysler projects and the return to Ford. - Classic Cars. It is a fascinating and entertaining read, packed with beautiful photography throughout, and is perfect fire side reading for a long winter. - Street Machine. Beautifully written and illustrated and printed on heavy coated stock, [this book] belongs in every true enthusiast's library. – carguychronicles.com.Table of ContentsForward Prologue: Describes why I wrote this book Chapter 1: From Boyhood Hero to Automotive Legend * A summary of Shelby's career * Criteria to become a legend * Why Carroll is one of the few who meets the criteria. Chapter 2: The Legend and a New Snake * First meeting Carroll * Carroll's involvement with Chrysler * Shelby's role in the development of the Dodge Viper Chapter 3: The Courtship of Carroll and Ford * The intriguing backstory behind reuniting Shelby and Ford Chapter 4: Project Petunia * 2005 Ford GT, Shelby's first official role Chapter 5: Codename Daisy * Carroll's involvement in "Daisy," the Shelby Cobra Concept Chapter 6: Shelby GR1 * Carroll and the Shelby GR1, successor to the legendary Shelby Daytona. * The stillborn efforts to put Daisy and GR1 into production Chapter 7: Project Condor * How Shelby's name finally appeared on a Ford product - the Shelby GT500 Chapter 8: Shelby GTs * The untold story of the ill-fated Shelby GT, a worthy successor to the Ford GT * How the Hertz Shelby Mustang GTH led to the introduction of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT Chapter 9: Super Snakes * Our efforts to create and Shelby Super Snake II Cobra * Shelby American's introduction of the Super Snake Mustangs Chapter 10: Interesting Interests * In the midst of the "Great Recession," I try to capture Carroll's multi-faceted personality; his curiosity, interests, storytelling, humour, connections, temperament, stubbornness, vanity, charm, philanthropy, controversies, wisdom and friendship Chapter 11: Unfinished Business * The 2010 Shelby GT500 * Shelby GT350 * Progress on Super Snake II * Plans for a new line of Shelby Cobras and Daytonas * Carroll's untimely death Chapter 12: Kismet * The Shelby Tribute * Shelby American's ongoing operation * The serendipitous circumstances leading "Daisy," the last Shelby Cobra coming home * Thanks to Carroll for the memories Epilogue * Lessons from Carroll * The future of "sport" cars Acknowledgments * Thanks to the many contributors who helped make this book possible, starting with Edsel Ford II Appendix: * Letter from Roy Lunn * Dan Gurney tribute speech * Project team members: Viper, Petunia, Daisy, GR1, GT500

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Book SynopsisThe twentieth century rise of the automobile collided head on with Victorian prescriptions for the proper role and place of women in society. Gender conventions cast women as too weak, dependent and flighty to manage the fiery motorised beast. Written with flair and verve, this volume displays Scharff's erudition in social, cultural, gender, and technological history.

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Book SynopsisAbout our author Andrew A. Rezin is Emeritus Chair of Automotive and Applied Technologies at Columbus State Community College and Director of the Midwest Hydrogen Center of Excellence located at The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research. Dr. Rezin brings a unique perspective to the subject of service management based on his diverse automotive background. Drawing upon 20 years of private sector experience working for major automotive manufacturers and as a manager in large retail service departments combined with his extensive experience as college instructor and department chair, he provides a unique and informed perspective based on real-life experience of the critical topics so necessary to be successful in the modern automotive service industry.Table of Contents1. The Automotive Service Industry2. Physical Resources3. Human Resources4. The Repair System5. Repair Documents6. Classic Management7. The Quality Movement8. Leadership9. The Complex Role of Management10. Ethics and Stewardship11. Vision, Mission, and Values12. Strategic Planning13. Developing Goals14. Decision Making15. Income, Expenses, and Profit16. Compensation Plans17. Staffing and Shop Capacity18. Analysis and Action19. Financial Forecasting20. Managing Yourself21. Organizing Tips and Tools22. The Value of Satisfied Customers23. Building Basic Communication Skills24. Resolving Customer Disputes25. Recruiting and Selection26. Motivating Employees27. Progressive Discipline28. Marketing and Mass Media29. Target Marketing and Building an Identity30. Point-of-Purchase Merchandising31. Selling Service32. Legal Guidelines for Service Operations33. Warranties and Service Agreements34. Workplace Safety

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Book SynopsisThis title was first published in 2001. The emergence and development of automobile production in Australia was a long, drawn out and costly business for car buyers and taxpayers. Wheels and Deals, is the story of some of the causes and effects of Australian Government policies on the local development of one of the most significant industries of the 20th century.Trade Review'... a fascinating and lively account of the development of the automobile manufacturing industry in Australia... an important contribution to Australian economic history... Conlon and Perkins have provided a valuable industry-level study...' Business HistoryTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: The Automobile Industry in Australia: A century of auto industry policy; False Start: The Early Years of Motoring and Automotive Manufacturing: The supply side; The demand side; The model T Ford in Australia; The tariff and the ’spoke-shave and hammer brigade’; Acceleration: The Accretion Model of Automotive Industry Development in Australia, 1919-1939: Tariffs as a source of revenue; The lobby; The role of the bureaucracy; Industry structure and performance; Tariffs and the ’motorization’ of society; The outcome of interwar ’policy’; Stalled: Politics and Government Policies of the Later 1930s: Trade diversion and the motor vehicle engine bounty proposal; National interest or self interest? Conflict and cooperation among the leading firms; Political conflict and the bounty scheme; War and the Motor Vehicles Agreement Act; A patriotic duty: Australian Consolidated Industries and the so-called monopoly; The end of the affair; Evaluation; The Canadian Connection: Early development of the industry in Canada; Market conditions; Trade barriers and foreign ownership; Trade barriers, automobile production and exports; Evaluation; Britain and Empire: Regaining the Australian market; Australian trade policy in the 1930s; British producers and Australian production; Post-Second World War: From proposal to manufacture: the establishment of an industry; The development of the industry in the 1950s; The local content plans, 1964-1983; The ’Button’ Car Plan and the Post-1992 Environment: A selective look at the post-Button Plan industry; A Summing-up: The 1990s and beyond; How protection shaped the Australian automotive industry in the 20th century; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents Automotive Background and Overview Careers in the Automotive Service Industry Starting a Career in the Automotive Industry Working as a Professional Service Technician Technician Certification Shop Safety Environmental and Hazardous Materials Fasteners and Thread Repair Hand Tools Power Tools and Shop Equipment Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting Measuring Systems and Tools Scientific Principles and Materials Math, Charts, and Calculations Service Information Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis Coolant Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis Engine Oil Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis Intake and Exhaust Systems Turbocharging and Supercharging Engine Condition Diagnosis In-Vehicle Engine Service Engine Removal and Disassembly Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service Valve and Seat Service Camshafts and Valve Trains Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods Engine Blocks Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings Gaskets and Sealants Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing Engine Installation and Break-in Electrical Fundamentals Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits Circuit Testers and Digital Meters Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing Capacitance and Capacitors Magnetism and Electromagnetism Electronic Fundamentals CAN and Network Communications Batteries Battery Testing and Service Cranking System Cranking System Diagnosis and Service Charging System Charging System Diagnosis and Service Lighting and Signaling Circuits Driver Information and Navigation Systems Comfort and Convenience Accessories Security and Immobilizer Systems Airbag and Pretensioner Circuits Autonomous Vehicles: Operation and Service Procedures Audio System Operation and Diagnosis Heating and Air-Conditioning Components and Operation Air Management System Automatic Air-Conditioning System Operation Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service Gasoline Alternative Fuels Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels Ignition System Components and Operation Ignition System Diagnosis and Service Computer Fundamentals Temperature Sensors Throttle Position (TP) Sensors MAP/BARO Sensors Mass Air Flow Sensors Oxygen Sensors Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters Fuel-Injection Components and Operation Gasoline Direct-Injection Systems Electronic Throttle Control System Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing Evaporative Emission Control Systems Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems Positive Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air-Injection Systems Catalytic Converters On-Board Diagnosis Scan Tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles Hybrid Vehicle High-Voltage Batteries Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies Braking System Components and Performance Standards Braking System Principles and Friction Materials Brake Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic Valves and Switches Brake Fluid and Lines Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures Wheel Bearings and Service Drum Brakes Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service Disc Brakes Disc Brake Diagnosis and Service Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service Machining Brake Drums and Rotors Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service ABS Components and Operation ABS Diagnosis and Service Electronic Stability Control Systems Tires and Wheels Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Tire and Wheel Service Suspension System Principles and Components Front Suspensions and Service Rear Suspensions and Service Electronic Suspension Systems Steering Columns and Gears Steering Linkage and Service Hydraulic Power Steering Systems Electric Power Steering Systems Wheel Alignment Principles Alignment Diagnosis and Service Clutches Manual Transmissions/Transaxles Drive Shafts and CV Joints Drive Shafts and CV Joint Service Drive Axles and Differentials Four-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel Drive Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles Hydraulic Components and Control Systems Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair

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Book Synopsis'A fascinating hybrid. Part freewheeling history of the rise of the modern autonomous vehicle, part intimate memoir from an insider who was on the front lines for much of that history, Autonomy will more than bring readers up to speed on one of today's most closely watched technologies' Brian Merchant, author of The One DeviceFrom the ultimate insider a former General Motors executive and current advisor to the Google Self-Driving Car project comes the definitive story of the race between Google, Tesla and Uber to create the driverless car.We stand on the brink of a technological revolution. In the near future, most of us will not own automobiles, but will travel instead in driverless electric vehicles summoned at the touch of an app. We will be liberated from driving, so that the time we spend in cars can be put to more productive use. We will prevent more than 90 percent of car crashes, provide freedom of mobility to the elderly and disabled and decrease our dependence on fossil fuTrade Review‘If you want a glimpse of how the future is being engineered today, there is no better book’ Jeffrey Sachs, author of The End of Poverty ‘An entertaining and accessible account of the biggest disruption in the history of the auto industry, and indeed the entire transportation industry’ Rick Wagoner, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors ‘An insider’s view into the thrilling who-will-win-it race to invent and control driverless cars – and the radically altered future that will follow in their wake’ Robin Chase, Cofounder, Zipcar, and author of Peers Inc ‘A rich and entertaining insider’s account . . . required reading for anyone interested in the future of mobility’ Roger Martin, coauthor of Playing to Win ‘Tells the remarkable story of innovators who are changing transportation as we know it’ Clayton M. Christensen, author of The Innovator’s Dilemma ‘Takes us inside the auto industry as it is today – and what may be a very different industry tomorrow’ Daniel Yergin, author of The Prize and The Quest ‘Essential reading’ The Times

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Book SynopsisInnovations by Bosch in the field of diesel-injection technology have made a significant contribution to the diesel boom in Europe in the last few years. These systems make the diesel engine at once quieter, more economical, more powerful, and lower in emissions. This reference book provides a comprehensive insight into the extended diesel fuel-injection systems and into the electronic system used to control the diesel engine. This book also focuses on minimizing emissions inside of the engine and exhaust-gas treatment (e.g., by particulate filters). The texts are complemented by numerous detailed drawings and illustrations. This 4th Edition includes new, updated and extended information on several subjects including: History of the diesel engine Common-rail system Minimizing emissions inside the engine Exhaust-gas treatment systems Electronic Diesel Control (EDC) Start-assist systems Diagnostics (On-Board DiagnosisTrade Review"This book provides a comprehensive insight into the extended diesel fuel-injection systems and into the electronic system used to control the diesel engine". (Motor Industry Magazine, 1 May 2011) "A comprehensive insight into the extended diesel fuel-injection system … .This 4th edition includes new, updated and extended information on several subjects." (Motor Industry Magazine, September 2008) Table of ContentsImprint. Foreword. History of the diesel engine. Areas of use for diesel engines. Basic principles of the diesel engines. Fuels. Cylinder-charge control systems. Basic principles of diesel fuel-injections. Overview of diesel fuel-injection systems. Fuel supply system to the lo-pressure stage. Overview of in-line fuel-injection pump systems. Presupply pumps for in-line fuel-injection pumps. Type PE standard in-line fuel-injection pumps. Governors and control systems for in-line fuel-injection pumps. Control-sleeve in-line fuel-injection pumps. Overview of distributor fuel-inject pump systems. Helix and port-controlled distributor injection pumps. Auxiliary control modules for distributor injection pumps. Solenoid-Valve-controlled distributor injection pumps. Sensors. Fault diagnostics. Service technology. Exhaust0gas emissions. Emission-control legislation.486 Exhaust-gas measuring techniques. Index of technical terms. Editorial boxes.

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