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Book SynopsisThis textbook covers fundamental and advanced concepts of computational fluid dynamics, a powerful and essential tool for fluid flow analysis. It discusses various governing equations used in the field, their derivations, and the physical and mathematical significance of partial differential equations and the boundary conditions. It covers fundamental concepts of finite difference and finite volume methods for diffusion, convection-diffusion problems both for cartesian and non-orthogonal grids. The solution of algebraic equations arising due to finite difference and finite volume discretization are highlighted using direct and iterative methods. Pedagogical features including solved problems and unsolved exercises are interspersed throughout the text for better understanding. The textbook is primarily written for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the field of mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering, for a course on computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer.Table of Contents1. Overview of CFD. 2. Governing Equations and Classification of PDE. 3. Finite Difference Method - Fundamentals. 4. Finite Difference Methods - Application. 5. Finite Volume Method. 6. Solution of Incompressible Navier-Stokes Equations. 7. Finite Volume Method for Complex Geometries. 8. Solution of Algebraic Equations. 9. Turbulence Modelling. 10. Grid Generation. 11. Best Practice Guidelines in CFD. Appendix 1. Area and Volume Calculation. Appendix 2. Transformation of Governing Equations to Generalized Curvilinear Coordinates. Appendix 3. Review of Vector Calculus. Appendix 4. Case Studies. References. Index.

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The second edition of Mechanical Design of Electric Motors provides in-depth knowledge of design methods and development of electric motors, in the context of new technology in 3D printing, robots, nanotechnology and digital techniques, and the challenges these pose for the motor industry.

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Book SynopsisA thoroughly revised third edition of this widely praised, bestselling textbook presents a comprehensive systems-level perspective of electric and hybrid vehicles with emphasis on technical aspects, mathematical relationships and basic design guidelines. The emerging technologies of electric vehicles require the dedication of current and future engineers, so the target audience for the book is the young professionals and students in engineering eager to learn about the area. The book is concise and clear, its mathematics are kept to a necessary minimum and it contains a well-balanced set of contents of the complex technology. Engineers of multiple disciplines can either get a broader overview or explore in depth a particular aspect of electric or hybrid vehicles.Additions in the third edition include simulation-based design analysis of electric and hybrid vehicles and their powertrain components, particularly that of traction inverters, electric machines and motor drives. TheTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Chapter 2 Vehicle Mechanics Chapter 3 Vehicle Architectures and Design Chapter 4 Autonomous Vehicles Chapter 5 Battery Energy Storage Chapter 6 Alternative Energy Storage Chapter 7 Electric Machines Chapter 8 Control of AC Machines Chapter 9 Power Electronic Converters Chapter 10 Electric Motor Drives Chapter 11 Vehicle Controllers and Communication Chapter 12 Electric Vehicles and the Power Grid Chapter 13 Internal Combustion Engines Chapter 14 Power Transmission, Brakes and Cooling Systems Chapter 15 Hybrid Vehicle Control Strategy

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This textbook will help you learn all the skills you need to pass all Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems courses and qualifications.As electrical and electronic systems become increasingly more complex and fundamental to the workings of modern vehicles, understanding these systems is essential for automotive technicians. For students new to the subject, this book will help to develop this knowledge, but will also assist experienced technicians in keeping up with recent technological advances. This new edition includes information on developments in pass-through technology, multiplexing, and engine control systems. In full colour and covering the latest course specifications, this is the guide that no student enrolled on an automotive maintenance and repair course should be without.Designed to make learning easier, this book contains: Photographs, flow charts, quick reference tables, overview descriptions and step-by-step instructions. <

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Book SynopsisAfter the close of the First World War, the British motorcycle industry rose to prominence as British motorcycles became almost unbeatable in competitions. However, a shortage of these new model bikes pushed prices to a premium and most people were forced to settle for pre-war designs.Table of ContentsWar and the aftermath /The overhead-valve engine becomes a reality /Expanding options /Saddle tanks and wired-on tyres /The last years of the vintage period /Further reading and clubs /Places to visit

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Book SynopsisProvides a description of the most significant and recent achievements in the field of 1D engine simulation models and coupled 1D-3D modeling techniques, including 0D combustion models, quasi-3D methods, and some 3D model applications.

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of Automobile Mechanical and Electrical Systems concentrates on core technologies to provide the essential information required to understand how different vehicle systems work. It gives a complete overview of the components and workings of a vehicle from the engine through to the chassis and electronics. It also explains the necessary tools and equipment needed in effective car maintenance and repair, and relevant safety procedures are included throughout. Designed to make learning easier, this book contains: Photographs, flow charts and quick reference tables Detailed diagrams and clear descriptions that simplify the more complicated topics and aid revision Useful features throughout, including definitions, key facts and âsafety firstâ considerations. In full colour and with support materials from the authorâs website (www.automotive-technology.org), this is the guide no student enrolled on an automotive maintenance and repair course should be without.Table of Contents1. Overview and introduction 2. Engine systems 3. Electrical systems 4. Chassis systems 5. Transmission systems 6. Emerging Technologies 7. Automotive Technology Academy

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Book SynopsisThis book uses automotive embedded systems as an example to introduce functional safety assurance and safety-aware cost optimization. The book explores functional safety assurance from the perspectives of verification, enhancement, and validation.The functional safety assurance methods implement a safe and efficient assurance system that integrates safety verification, enhancement, and validation. The assurance methods offered in this book could provide a reasonable and scientific theoretical basis for the subsequent formulation of automotive functional safety standards. The safety-aware cost optimization methods divide cost types according to the essential differences of various costs in system design and establish reasonable models based on different costs. The cost optimization methods provided in this book could give appropriate cost optimization solutions for the cost-sensitive automotive industry, thereby achieving effective cost management and control. Functional safety assurance methods and safety-aware cost optimization support each other and jointly build the architecture of functional safety design methodologies for automotive embedded systems.The work aspires to provide a relevant reference for students, researchers, engineers, and professionals working in this area or those interested in hardware cost optimization and development cost optimization design methods based on ensuring functional safety in general.

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Book SynopsisThis book is the first to fully explore the short- and long-term impact of the global electric car rollout on the supply of raw materials.The world has gone from zero to almost 1.5 billion fossil fuel cars in circulation today, contributing significantly to the global climate crisis and necessitating a total transition to electric vehicles in the coming decades. This book responds to key questions surrounding the increase of electric car usage, such as will there be sufficient resources available to permanently supply a future world population of ten billion with electric cars? What is the risk that the supply of essential raw materials will be hampered by geopolitical problems, or that mining capacity cannot be quickly scaled up? How does the switch from fossil fuel vehicles to electric cars impact the recycling of scrap cars? It contains detailed information about the material composition of electric and fossil fuel cars in relation to stocks and relative scarcity of corres

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Book SynopsisHandbook of Human Factors for Automated, Connected, and Intelligent VehiclesSubject Guide: Ergonomics & Human Factors Automobile crashes are the seventh leading cause of death worldwide, resulting in over 1.25 million deaths yearly. Automated, connected, and intelligent vehicles have the potential to reduce crashes significantly, while also reducing congestion, carbon emissions, and increasing accessibility. However, the transition could take decades. This new handbook serves a diverse community of stakeholders, including human factors researchers, transportation engineers, regulatory agencies, automobile manufacturers, fleet operators, driving instructors, vulnerable road users, and special populations. It provides information about the human driver, other road users, and humanâautomation interaction in a single, integrated compendium in order to ensure that automated, connected, and intelligent vehicles reach their full potential.Features Addresses four major transportation challengesâcrashes, congestion, carbon emissions, and accessibilityâfrom a human factors perspective Discusses the role of the human operator relevant to the design, regulation, and evaluation of automated, connected, and intelligent vehicles Offers a broad treatment of the critical issues and technological advances for the designing of transportation systems with the driver in mind Presents an understanding of the human factors issues that are central to the public acceptance of these automated, connected, and intelligent vehicles Leverages lessons from other domains in understanding human interactions with automation Sets the stage for future research by defining the space of unexplored questions Table of ContentsPreface. Editors. Contributors. 1. Introduction. 2. Automated Driving: Decades of Research and Development Leading to Today’s Commercial Systems. 3. Driver’s Mental Model of Vehicle Automation. 4. Driver Trust in Automated, Connected, and Intelligent Vehicles. 5. Public Opinion About Automated and Self-Driving Vehicles: An International Review. 6. Workload, Distraction, and Automation. 7. Situation Awareness in Driving. 8. Allocation of Function to Humans and Automation and the Transfer of Control. 9. Driver Fitness in the Resumption of Control. 10. Driver Capabilities in the Resumption of Control. 11. Driver State Monitoring for Decreased Fitness to Drive. 12. Behavioral Adaptation. 13. Distributed Situation Awareness and Vehicle Automation: Case Study Analysis and Design Implications. 14. Human Factors Considerations in Preparing Policy and Regulation for Automated Vehicles. 15. HMI Design for Automated, Connected, and Intelligent Vehicles. 16. Human–Machine Interface Design for Fitness-Impaired Populations. 17. Automated Vehicle Design for People with Disabilities. 18. Importance of Training for Automated, Connected, and Intelligent Vehicle Systems. 19. Connected Vehicles in a Connected World: A Sociotechnical Systems Perspective. 20. Congestion and Carbon Emissions. 21. Automation Lessons from Other Domains. 22. HF Considerations When Testing and Evaluation ACIVs. 23. Techniques for Making Sense of Behavior in Complex Datasets. 24. Future Research Needs and Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisCovered from the vantage point of a user of a commercial flow package, Essentials of Computational Fluid Dynamics provides the information needed to competently operate a commercial flow solver. This book provides a physical description of fluid flow, outlines the strengths and weaknesses of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), presents the basics of the discretization of the equations, focuses on the understanding of how the flow physics interact with a typical finite-volume discretization, and highlights the approximate nature of CFD. It emphasizes how the physical concepts (mass conservation or momentum balance) are reflected in the CFD solutions while minimizing the required mathematical/numerical background. In addition, it uses cases studies in mechanical/aero and biomedical engineering, includes MATLAB and spreadsheet examples, codes and exercise questions. The book also provides practical demonstrations on core principles and key behaviors and incorporates a wide rangeTrade Review"The book strikes a good balance between practical advice and mathematically oriented explanations. It covers some of the most important real-life CFD topics in depth, such as the issue of turbulence modeling, meshing, or the choice of the boundary conditions."Marek Behr, RWTH Aachen University, Germany"Well written and easy to understand. It describes the basic concepts of accuracy, artificial viscosity and stability in a systematic and logical way. Moreover, the introduction of [artificial] viscosity and flux limiters are rarely found or discussed in the other CFD textbooks. This is an excellent textbook to have for students, lecturers and practicing professionals alike. I would like to have this book on my shelf."Dr. K. Djidjeli, University of Southampton, UK"This relatively short book is intended for the user of commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) packages, as opposed to the developer of such programs. Müeller (Queen Mary Univ. of London, UK) taught CFD to undergraduate students for many years, and he developed the book to accompany a first course on the topic for aerospace or mechanical engineering students. The first eight chapters emphasize the basic physics and the microscopic description of the mathematical equations of fluid mechanics (both laminar and turbulent) and the description and application of finite element mesh modeling of these equations in the vicinity of various geometrical bodies, with appropriate boundary conditions. The sources of errors and the pros and cons of the various turbulent models are also described. Chapter 9 presents several case studies, and chapter 10, the appendix, is a program for a 2-D finite volume application. A short list of exercises follows each chapter. Students will need a solid grounding in basic fluid mechanics and numerical analysis to follow this text."CHOICE, July 2016 Issue"The book strikes a good balance between practical advice and mathematically oriented explanations. It covers some of the most important real-life CFD topics in depth, such as the issue of turbulence modeling, meshing, or the choice of the boundary conditions."Marek Behr, RWTH Aachen University, Germany"Well written and easy to understand. It describes the basic concepts of accuracy, artificial viscosity and stability in a systematic and logical way. Moreover, the introduction of [artificial] viscosity and flux limiters are rarely found or discussed in the other CFD textbooks. This is an excellent textbook to have for students, lecturers and practicing professionals alike. I would like to have this book on my shelf."Dr. K. Djidjeli, University of Southampton, UK"This relatively short book is intended for the user of commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) packages, as opposed to the developer of such programs. Müeller (Queen Mary Univ. of London, UK) taught CFD to undergraduate students for many years, and he developed the book to accompany a first course on the topic for aerospace or mechanical engineering students. The first eight chapters emphasize the basic physics and the microscopic description of the mathematical equations of fluid mechanics (both laminar and turbulent) and the description and application of finite element mesh modeling of these equations in the vicinity of various geometrical bodies, with appropriate boundary conditions. The sources of errors and the pros and cons of the various turbulent models are also described. Chapter 9 presents several case studies, and chapter 10, the appendix, is a program for a 2-D finite volume application. A short list of exercises follows each chapter. Students will need a solid grounding in basic fluid mechanics and numerical analysis to follow this text."CHOICE, July 2016 IssueTable of ContentsForeword -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 CFD, the virtual wind tunnel -- 1.2 Examples of CFD applications -- 1.3 Prerequisites -- 1.4 Literature -- 1.5 Ingredients -- 1.6 Organisation of the chapters -- 1.7 Exercises -- 2 Physical and mathematical principles of modern CFD -- 2.1 The physical model -- 2.1.1 Continuum assumption -- 2.1.2 Lagrangian vs. Eulerian description -- 2.1.3 Conservation principles -- 2.2 The mathematical model: the equations of fluid flow -- 2.2.1 Mass conservation in 1-D -- 2.2.2 Mass conservation in 3-D -- 2.2.3 Divergence and gradient operators, total derivative -- 2.2.4 The total or material derivative -- 2.2.5 The divergence form of the total derivative -- 2.2.6 Reynolds’ transport theorem -- 2.2.7 Transport of a passive scalar -- 2.3 The momentum equations -- 2.3.1 Examples of momentum balance -- 2.3.2 The inviscid momentum equation — the Euler equation -- 2.3.3 The viscous momentum equations — Navier-Stokes -- 2.3.4 The incompressible Navier-Stokes equations -- 2.3.5 Energy balance -- 2.3.6 Summary of properties for the Navier-Stokes equations -- 2.4 Simplified model equations -- 2.4.1 Linear advection equation -- 2.4.2 Inviscid Burgers’ equation -- 2.4.3 Heat equation -- 2.5 Excercises -- 3 Discretisation of the equations -- 3.1 Discretisation of the linear advection equation -- 3.1.1 Finite difference discretisation of linear advection . -- 3.1.2 Solving the finite difference approximation -- 3.1.3 Mesh refinement -- 3.1.4 Finite volume discretisation of the 1-D advection . -- 3.1.5 Solving the finite volume approximation -- 3.1.6 Finite difference vs. finite volume formulations . . -- 3.2 Burgers’ equation: non-linear advection and conservation -- 3.3 Heat equation in 1-D -- 3.3.1 Discretising second derivatives -- 3.3.2 1-D Heat equation, differential form -- 3.3.3 Solving the 1-D heat equation -- 3.4 Advection equation in 2-D -- 3.4.1 Discretisation on a structured grid -- 3.5 Solving the Navier-Stokes equations -- 3.6 The main steps in the finite volume method -- 3.6.1 Discretisation on arbitrary grids -- 3.6.2 Transport through an arbitrary face -- 3.6.3 The concept of pseudotime-stepping -- 3.6.4 Time-stepping for compressible flows -- 3.6.5 Iterative methods for incompressible flows -- 3.6.6 The SIMPLE scheme -- 3.7 Exercises -- 4 Analysis of discretisations -- 4.1 Forward, backward and central differences -- 4.2 Taylor analysis: consistency, first- and second-order accuracy -- 4.2.1 Round-off errors -- 4.2.2 Order of accuracy and mesh refinement -- 4.3 Stability, artificial viscosity and second-order accuracy . . -- 4.3.1 Artificial viscosity -- 4.3.2 Artificial viscosity and finite volume methods -- 4.3.3 Stable second-order accurate discretisations for CFD -- 4.3.4 Monotonicity and second-order accuracy: limiters . -- 4.4 Summary of spatial discretisation approaches -- 4.5 Convergence of the time-stepping iterations -- 4.5.1 Explicit methods -- 4.5.2 Implicit methods -- 4.5.3 Increasing mesh resolution -- 4.5.4 Multigrid -- 4.6 Excercises -- 5 Boundary conditions and flow physics -- 5.1 Selection of boundary conditions -- 5.1.1 Some simple examples -- 5.1.2 Selecting boundary conditions to satisfy the equations -- 5.2 Characterisation of partial differential equations -- 5.2.1 Wave-like solutions: hyperbolic equations -- 5.2.2 Smoothing-type solutions: elliptic equations -- 5.2.3 The borderline case — parabolic equations -- 5.2.4 The domain of dependence, the domain of influence -- 5.2.5 Example of characterisation: surface waves -- 5.2.6 Compressible and incompressible flows -- 5.2.7 Characterisation of the Navier-Stokes equations . . -- 5.3 Choice of boundary conditions -- 5.3.1 Boundary conditions for incompressible flow -- 5.3.2 Boundary conditions for hyperbolic equations -- 5.4 Exercises -- 6 Turbulence modelling -- 6.1 The challenges of turbulent flow for CFD -- 6.2 Description of turbulent flow -- 6.3 Self-similar profiles through scaling -- 6.3.1 Laminar velocity profiles -- 6.3.2 Turbulent velocity profile -- 6.4 Velocity profiles of turbulent boundary layers -- 6.4.1 Outer scaling: friction velocity -- 6.4.2 Inner scaling: non-dimensional wall distance y+ -- 6.5 Levels of turbulence modelling -- 6.5.1 Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) -- 6.5.2 Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) -- 6.5.3 Large Eddy (LES) & Detached Eddy Simulation (DES) -- 6.5.4 Summary of approaches to turbulence modelling . -- 6.6 Eddy viscosity models -- 6.6.1 Mixing length model -- 6.6.2 The Spalart-Allmaras model -- 6.6.3 The k—e model -- 6.7 Near-wall mesh requirements -- 6.7.1 Estimating the wall distance of the first point -- 6.8 Exercises -- 7 Mesh quality and grid generation -- 7.1 Influence of mesh quality on the accuracy -- 7.1.1 Maximum angle condition -- 7.1.2 Regularity -- 7.1.3 Size variation -- 7.2 Requirements for the ideal mesh generator -- 7.3 Structured grids -- 7.3.1 Algebraic grids using transfinite interpolation -- 7.4 Unstructured grids -- 7.4.1 The Advancing Front Method -- 7.4.2 Delaunay triangulation -- 7.4.3 Hierarchical grid Methods -- 7.4.4 Hexahedral unstructured mesh generation -- 7.4.5 Hybrid mesh generation for viscous flow -- 7.5 Mesh adaptation -- 7.5.1 Mesh movement: r-refinement -- 7.5.2 Mesh refinement: h-refinement -- 7.6 Exercises -- 8 Analysis of the results -- 8.1 Types of errors -- 8.1.1 Incorrect choice of boundary conditions -- 8.1.2 Insufficient convergence -- 8.1.3 Artificial viscosity -- 8.1.4 Modelling errors -- 8.2 Mesh convergence -- 8.2.1 Cost of error reduction -- 8.3 Validation -- 8.4 Summary -- 8.5 Exercises -- 9 Case studies -- 9.1 Aerofoil in 2-D, inviscid flow -- 9.1.1 Case description -- 9.1.2 Flow physics -- 9.1.3 Meshes -- 9.1.4 Simulation results for the C-mesh -- 9.1.5 Comparison of C- vs O-mesh -- 9.1.6 Analysis of lift and drag values -- 9.2 Blood vessel bifurcation in 2-D -- 9.2.1 Geometry and flow parameters -- 9.2.2 Flow physics and boundary conditions -- 9.2.3 Velocity and pressure fields -- 9.2.4 Velocity profile in the neck -- 9.2.5 Effect of outlet boundary condition -- 9.3 Aerofoil in 2-D, viscous flow -- 9.3.1 Flow physics -- 9.3.2 Turbulence modelling -- 9.3.3 Flow results -- 9.3.4 Lift and drag -- 10 Appendix -- 10.1 Finite-volume implementation of 2-D advection -- Bibliography -- Index.

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Book SynopsisThis cast of characters provides the lens through which award-winning author Beverly Rae Kimes focuses on the early years of the American automobile industry. While some names - Ford, Dodge, Buick, and more - are easily recognized, this book also introduces snapshots of lesser known, but vitally important actors in this dramatic saga.

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Book SynopsisThis famous and practical handbook for Space Mission Engineering draws on leading aerospace experts to carry readers through mission design, from orbit selection to ground ops. SMAD III updates the technology, provides greater emphasis on small spacecraft design and the cost-reduction process, and includes more detail on multi-satellite manufacturing, space computers, payload design and autonomous systems.Table of ContentsList of Authors. preface. 1. The Space Mission Analysis and Design Process. 2. Mission Characterization. 3. Mission Evaluation. 4. Requirements Definition. 5. Space Mission Geometry. 6. Introduction to Astrodynamics. 7. Orbit and Constellation Design. 8. The Space Environment and Survivability. 9. Space Payload Design and Sizing. 10. Spacecraft Design and Sizing. 11. Spacecraft Subsystems. 12. Space Manufacture and Test. 13. Communications Architecture. 14. Mission Operations. 15. Ground System Design and Sizing. 16. Spacecraft Computer Systems. 17. Space Propulsion Systems. 18. Launch Systems. 19. Space Manufacturing and Reliability. 20. Cost Modeling. 21. Limits on Mission Design. 22. Design of Low-Cost Spacecraft. 23. Applying the Space Mission Analysis and Design. Appendices: A: Mass Distribution for Selected Satellites. B: Astronautical and Astrophysical Data. C: Elliptical Orbit Equations. D: Spherical Geometry Formulas. E: Universal Time and Julian Dates. F: Units and Conversion Factors. Index.

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Book SynopsisA revised new edition of first book by the author Bill Munro on the history of this famous coach-building company.

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the design behind the iconic Volvo brand, with 100 photographed paired with insightful text.

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Book SynopsisWell-surfaced roads are essential to a growing industrial nation and, as roadmaking in Britain improved from the late eighteenth century, heavy rollers hauled by men or horses were used to compact the surface. Steam power was first used to propel road rollers in the 1860s and thereafter there was rapid development, in parallel with that of the traction engine. This book outlines the development of steam rollers, with some technical details, and illustrates the different types.

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Book SynopsisAutomated vehicles are poised to revolutionise transportation, yet Advanced Driver Assistance Systems represent the cutting-edge technology of today. Written in accessible language, Automated Driving and Driver Assistance Systems breaks down complex concepts to highlight the integration of existing systems in modern vehicles. Written in line with the UK's Autonomous Vehicles Act (2024) this heavily revised new edition offers practical insights and case studies for an international audience.This book is essential for automotive students at both further education and undergraduate levels, as well as for practising technicians and professionals in the automotive industry.

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Book SynopsisA group of MIT students started an electric car company in 1989 that today produces the cleanest car in America. This book chronicles the evolution of Solectria into a small but significant player in the world market for clean cars.Trade ReviewThe section of the book dealing with Solectrica is interesting and readable * The journal of Energy Literature V. 1 1999 *

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Book Synopsis1 Regularizing Algorithms for Linear Ill-Posed Problems: Unified Approach.- 2 Iteration Steepest Descent Methods for Linear Operator Equations.- 3 Iteration Conjugate Direction Methods for Linear Operator Equations.- 4 Iteration Steepest Descent Methods for Nonlinear Operator Equations.- 5 Iteration Methods for Ill-Posed Constrained Minimization Problems.- 6 Descriptive Regularization Algorithms on the Basis of the Conjugate Gradient Projection Method.Trade Review`The book will be useful for specialists who in their theoretical and applied investigations deal with ill-posed and inverse problems.' Mathematical Reviews Clippings (2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. 1. Regularizing Algorithms for Linear Ill-Posed Problems: Unified Approach. 2. Iteration Steepest Descent Methods for Linear Operator Equations. 3. Iteration Conjugate Direction Methods For Linear Operator Equations. 4. Iteration Steepest Descent Methods for Nonlinear Operator Equations. 5. Iteration Methods for Ill-Posed Constrained Minimization Problems. 6. Descriptive Regularization Algorithms on the Basis of the Conjugate Gradient Projection Method. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn aging population, increasing obesity and more people with mobility impairments are bringing new challenges to the management of routine and emergency people movement in many countries.Table of ContentsPreface.- Dedication.- Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics Awards.- Five Grand Challenges in Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics.- Data Collection (Evacuation).- Data Collection (Pedestrian).- Data Collection (Vulnerable Groups).- Data Collection (Transport).- Data Collection Methods.- Theory for Models.- General Model Development.- Large-scale Modeling.- Transport Modeling.- Modeling Methods.- Model Calibration / Validation.- Vertical Egress.- Regulations / Engineering Guidance.- Posters

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Book SynopsisThis interesting book examines the development of the engine from an historical perspective. Originally published in Japanese, The Romance of Engines' English translation offers readers insight into lessons learned throughout the engine's history. Topics Covered Include: Newcomen's Steam Engine The Watt Steam Engine Internal Combustion Engine Nicolaus August Otto and His Engine Sadi Carnot and the Adiabatic Engine Radial Engines Piston and Cylinder Problems Engine Life Problem of Cooling Engine Compartments Knocking Energy Conservation Bugatti Volkswagen Rolls Royce Packard Daimler-Benz DB601 Engine And more. Well-illustrated with numerous charts, drawings, and figures, The Romance of Engines is a book that belongs on the bookshelf of all engine designers, engine enthusiasts, and automotive historians.

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Book SynopsisThis book includes selected contributions by lecturers at the third annual Formation d’Automatique de Paris. It provides a well-integrated synthesis of the latest thinking in nonlinear optimal control, observer design, stability analysis and structural properties of linear systems, without the need for an exhaustive literature review. The internationally known contributors to this volume represent many of the most reputable control centers in Europe.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Nonlinear Optimal Control.- Observer Design for Nonlinear Systems.- Sampled-data Control of Nonlinear Systems.- Stability Analysis of Time-delay Systems: A Lyapunov Approach.- Controllability of Partial Differential Equations.- Stability: Told by Its Developers.- Structural Properties of Linear Systems Part II: Structure at Infintiy: Appendix: On the Literature's Two Different Definitions of Uniform Global Asymptotic Stability for Nonlinear Systems.

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Book Synopsis"Advanced Topics in Control Systems Theory" contains selected contributions written by lecturers at the second (annual) Formation d’Automatique de Paris (FAP) (Graduate Control School in Paris). It is addressed to graduate students and researchers in control theory with topics touching on a variety of areas of interest to the control community such as cascaded systems, flatness, optimal control, and Hamiltonian and infinite-dimensional systems. The reader is provided with a well-integrated synthesis of the latest thinking in these subjects without the need for an exhaustive literature review. "Advanced Topics in Control Systems Theory" can be used to support either a one-term general advanced course on nonlinear control theory, devoting a few lectures to each chapter, or for more focused and intensive courses at graduate level. The book’s concise but pedagogical manner will give an ideal start to researchers wishing to broaden their knowledge in aspects of modern control theory outside their own expertise.Table of ContentsNonlinear Adaptive Stabilization via System Immersion: Control Design and ApplicationsCascaded Nonlinear Time-varying Systems: Analysis and DesignControl of Mechanical Systems from Aerospace EngineeringCompositional Modelling of Distributed-parameter SystemsAlgebraic Analysis of Control Systems Defined by Partial Differential EquationsStructural Properties of Discrete and Continuous Linear Time-varying Systems: A Unified Approach.

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Book SynopsisFirst seen by the wider world at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-type redefined perceptions of how a sports car could – and perhaps should – look. No less a figure than Enzo Ferrari is said to have described it as “the most beautiful car in the world”. Small wonder that demand swiftly exceeded supply after Jaguar initially laid down plans to build the car in relatively small numbers. It was an instant hit on racing circuits too: little more than a month after the launch, Graham Hill took a roadster to victory on its debut at Oulton Park. Chassis 875027, the focus of this story, was the first E-type campaigned by American racing entrepreneur Briggs Cunningham’s famous team and its performances helped persuade Jaguar to use the E-type as the basis for a competition thoroughbred that has become one of the most coveted of all time: the Lightweight The E-type evolved from a distinguished series of Jaguar sports cars that notched up a sequence of victories at Le Mans in the 1950s. The car’s development is covered in detail and illustrated with exquisite cutaways. Briggs Cunningham had an interesting tale to tell away from motorsport – as did many of his racing companions. He skippered the winning yacht in the America’s Cup; his right-hand man Alfred Momo won the Targa Florio as a co-driver, aged 14, and later climbed onto the wing of an airborne biplane to repair a leaking fuel line. Their contrasting backgrounds are covered in detail. Before aligning with Jaguar, Cunningham harboured hopes of putting together an all-American team capable of winning the Le Mans 24 Hours. His eponymous cars made their mark, without ever quite fulfilling his dream, and feature as part of an engaging wider story. In addition to running some of motorsport’s best-known names, including Bruce McLaren, Dan Gurney and Jack Brabham, Cunningham was also associated with several unsung heroes. Here, racers such as John Fitch, Phil Walters and Walt Hansgen receive the credit they deserve. The book is handsomely illustrated with period photographs from some of the world’s most respected collections, as well as a gallery of studio photographs showing the car as it is today.

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Book SynopsisAuthor Richard Heseltine untangles the Ghia Jaguar XK 120 Supersonic’s complicated backstory of British design brilliance and Italian design artistry. He reveals how Ghia wowed the car world with its jet-age styling, and introduces several fascinating characters whose names have peppered the post-war story of Italian car design, engineering and racing. Readers will discover how the original Supersonic was the work of Giovanni Sovanuzzi – the genius designer-engineer famous for the Cisitalia 202. Meanwhile, race team legend Virgilio Conrero was first to put fire in the Supersonic’s belly, while fiery Ghia chief Luigi Segre used the car to woo North America. In-depth background on Carrozzeria Ghia examines the Italian coachbuilder’s efforts to spread across Europe and ‘crack’ the US market. The birth of Supersonic design as an Alfa Romeo-powered GT is covered in great detail, and a fascinating line-up of other Italian-bodied Jaguar XK sports cars are examined and illustrated, as a way to compare and contrast the Supersonic with the work of other accomplished Italian designers. The history of chassis number 679768, is chronicled, recounting its elusive first owner, its lengthy periods hidden from public view, and its status today as the prized centrepiece in a private collection. Stunning contemporary photography of the car is mixed with rare and fascinating archive images.

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Book SynopsisTesla is the most exciting car company in a generation . . . but can it live up to the hype?Tesla Motors and CEO Elon Musk have become household names, shaking up the staid auto industry by creating a set of innovative electric vehicles that have wowed the marketplace and defied conventional wisdom. The company's market valuation now rivals that of long-established automakers, and, to many industry observers, Tesla is defining the future of the industry. But behind the hype, Tesla has some serious deficiencies that raise questions about its sky-high valuation, and even its ultimate survival. Tesla's commitment to innovation has led it to reject the careful, zero-defects approach of other car manufacturers, even as it struggles to mass-produce cars reliably, and with minimal defects. While most car manufacturers struggle with the razor-thin margins of mid-priced sedans, Tesla's strategy requires that the Model 3 finally bring it to profitability, even as the high-priced Roadster and Model S both lost money. And Tesla's approach of continually focusing on the future, even as commitments and deadlines are repeatedly missed, may ultimately test the patience of all but its most devoted fans. In Ludicrous, journalist and auto industry analyst Edward Niedermeyer lays bare the disconnect between the popular perception of Tesla and the day-to-day realities of the company—and the cars it produces. Blending original reporting and never-before-published insider accounts with savvy industry analysis, Niedermeyer tells the story of Tesla as it's never been told before—with clear eyes, objectivity and insight.Trade Review"Whether Tesla succeeds or fails, whether Musk ends up regarded as a hero or a clown, Ludicrous does a fine job of documenting the company’s story and setting the stage for what comes next."—Los Angeles Times"Exceptionally well written, impressively informative, and ... extraordinary." —Midwest Book Review "Fascinating and frustrating at the same time . . . Edward Niedermeyer has really worked hard in researching this well-balanced book." —Washington Book Review "Ludicrous is a revealing look at Tesla's tumultuous history from the internet's leading Tesla skeptic." —Timothy Lee, reporter at Ars Technica "Ed Niedermeyer's deep dive into Tesla reveals the complex, fascinating, and often frustrating world of a company that has achieved great heights and is at risk of an even bigger fall. This isn't a book for the faint of heart. It lays bare all of Tesla—including the flaws and scar tissue—giving an unadulterated view of an enigmatic company and its rise from unknown upstart to a high-profile global automaker." —Kirsten Korosec, senior reporter at TechCrunch "The Tesla book we need, but don't deserve." —Alex Roy, founder of the Human Driving Association and author of The Driver: My Dangerous Pursuit of Speed and Truth in the Outlaw Racing World "Ed Niedermeyer has taken on the challenge of chronicling a company that prefers to only be discussed by its fans in an even-handed way that covers what went right and what failed. It's a fascinating read." —Sam Abuelsamid, principal mobility research analyst at Navigant ResearchTable of ContentsContents Introduction 1 The Survivor 2 The Top Secret Master Plan3 The Accidental Automaker 4 The Startup Trap 5 Making Cars Is Hard 6 Bailout 7 Zero to Sixty Billion 8 The Lovers and the Haters 9 Solar, Superchargers, and Swap 10 The Autopilot Pivot 11 X Marks the Spot 12 Defects, Disclosure, and Drama 13 The Remastered Plan 14 The Machine That Builds the Machine 15 The Empire Strikes Back 16 Ludicrous Mode 17Where the Rubber Meets the Road Acknowledgments Notes Index

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