Automobile Mechanical And Electrical Systems

By (author) Denton Tom; By (author) Pells, Hayley
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Heavily illustrated in full colour, this outlines new vehicle systems, from the engine through to the chassis and electronics. It now gives fresh coverage of HVAC, water pumps, thermal management, EV/HV awareness, safety management and hygiene, occupant restraints, and lighting systems.

Description

The 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 ‘safety first’ considerations.

In full colour and with support materials from the author’s website (www.automotive-technology.org), this is the guide no student enrolled on an automotive maintenance and repair course should be without.

Table of contents
1. Overview and introduction 2. Engine systems 3. Electrical systems 4. Chassis systems 5. Transmission systems 6. Emerging Technologies 7. Automotive Technology Academy
Biographical note

Tom Denton is a Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry and a Member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers and of the Society of Automotive Engineers. He has written over 30 textbooks, along with support materials, and world-leading eLearning courses.

Hayley Pells is an experienced MOT tester, owner/operator of award winning, Avia Sports Cars Ltd. She is a versatile automotive writer, regularly published since 2017. Hayley joined Tom as co-author for the second edition of Automotive Technician Training in 2020.