Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
Designed for service technicians and automotive students, Hybrids and Alternative Fuel Vehicles, 2e, offers practical coverage of hybrid vehicles. Beginning with the fundamentals, the book discusses historical trends and environmental concerns, followed by separate chapters detailing each major hybrid system. The text highlights products from leading manufacturers, making the information easy to incorporate into an existing course. Throughout the text, ample photos and illustrations, as well as features such as Real World Fix boxes, help readers effectively understand and service hybrid vehicles.
Table of Contents
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