Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

This is the first and only book 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.

1.      Carbon-Based Fuels and the Environment

2.      Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles

3.      Internal Combustion Engine Systems

4.      Gasoline

5.      Alternative Fuels

6.      Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels

7.      Hybrid Batteries and Battery Service

8.      Electric Motors, Generators, and Controls

9.      Regenerative Braking System

10.  Hybrid Vehicle Transmissions and Transaxles

11.  Hybrid Vehicle Heating and Air Conditioning

12.  Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures

13.  First Responder Procedures

14.  Honda Hybrid Vehicles

15.  Toyota/Lexus Hybrid Vehicles

16.  Ford/Mercury Hybrid Vehicles

17.  General Motors Hybrid Vehicles

18.  Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies