Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
James D. Halderman
Tony D. Martin, University of Alaska Southeast

ISBN-10: 0135044146
ISBN-13: 9780135044148

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 384 pp
Published: 05/08/2008

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Description

 

For courses in Hybrid Vehicles, New Automotive Technologies, and Alternative Fuels.

 

This is the first and only textbook that covers hybrid vehicles in a practical way and is designed for the service technician or automotive student. Beginning with an explanation of the fundamentals, the book discusses historical trends and concerns for the environment, and then moves on to more detailed concepts of systems.  It devotes separate chapters to each system and then highlights products from leading manufacturers, making the information easy to incorporate into an existing course. Special features are included that apply material to the service training field and photos and illustrations are ample throughout.

For courses in Hybrid Vehicles, New Automotive Technologies, and Alternative Fuels.

 

This is the first and only textbook that covers hybrid vehicles in a practical way and is designed for the service technician or automotive student. Beginning with an explanation of the fundamentals, the book discusses historical trends and concerns for the environment, and then moves on to more detailed concepts of systems.  It devotes separate chapters to each system and then highlights products from leading manufacturers, making the information easy to incorporate into an existing course. Special features are included that apply material to the service training field and photos and illustrations are ample throughout.

 

 

Hallmark Features:

 

Designed for the service technician or automotive student—not the graduate engineer.

·        All the content is presented using a reading level and format that will help the service technician understand and be able to service hybrid vehicles.

·        Special features (Tech Tips, Frequently Asked Question, Real World Fix) are included and show readers see how material applies to their daily work.

 

Hybrid vehicles from Honda, Toyota, Ford and General Motors are covered—in chapters 11-14.

·        Each chapter focuses on a different manufacturer so it is easy to teach from even if the school only has one hybrid example.

 

Each major system of a hybrid electric vehicle is covered—in its own chapter.

·        This allows the instructor to incorporate the information into existing courses.

·        Chapters covering specific topics include: batteries, motors and controllers, regenerative braking, HVAC, and transmissions.

 

Line drawings and photo illustrations—bring the subject to life.

·        Manufacturer illustrations and photographs from the author show the actual parts and components and make the material easier to comprehend.

 

Table of Contents:

 

1.  Carbon-Based Fuels and the Environment

2.  Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles

3.  Internal Combustion Engine Systems

4.  Gasoline and Alternative Fuels

5.  Hybrid Batteries and Battery Service

6.  Electric Motors, Generators, and Controls

7.  Regenerative Braking Systems

8.  Hybrid Vehicle Transmissions and Transaxles

9.  Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

10.  First Responder and Safety Procedures

11.  Honda Hybrid Vehicles

12.  Toyota/Lexus Hybrid Vehicles

13.  Ford/Mercury Hybrid Vehicles

14.  General Motors Hybrid Vehicles

15.  Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies

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