{"product_id":"alternative-powertrains-and-extensions-to-the-conventional-powertrain-9783662655696","title":"Alternative Powertrains and Extensions to the Conventional Powertrain","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Michael Hilgers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Springer Verlag\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Springer\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Engineering\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Automotive\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles.Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be read and studied on their own. This volume, \"Alternative Powertrains and Supplements to the Conventional Powertrain\", introduces alternatives and additions to the conventional powertrain of the commercial vehicle. The wide range of options is presented so as to be clearly understandable for those learning and working with them in a practical environment. Electric vehicles and hybrid systems, fuel cell powertrains and alternative fuels are discussed.\u003cbr\u003eContent\u003cbr\u003eAlternative powertrains and extensions to the conventional powertrain.- The electric drive.- Hybrid vehicles.- Other supplements to the conventional drive.- Hydrogen. - Alternative fuels.- Comprehension questions.- Abbreviations and symbols.\u003cbr\u003eThe target groupsParticipants in master classes and those studying individual aspects of commercial vehicle technology \u003cbr\u003eProfessors and lecturers instructing in the field of commercial vehicle technology\u003cbr\u003eConsultants and experts who need background knowledge and technical expertise regarding commercial vehicle technology \u003cbr\u003ePersonnel working in the commercial vehicle technology or supply industry who are assigned to a new work area\u003cbr\u003eCost planners and logistics companies\u003cbr\u003eThe AuthorDr. Michael Hilgers is currently director of the testing center at BFDA and Director for entire vehicle testing for the Mercedes-Benz Business Unit in BFDA. BFDA is a joint venture in China between Daimler Truck and Foton. Before that he was head of a CAE department in Commercial Vehicle Development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Before that he headed a department for vehicle Mechatronics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Verlag","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45095846576279,"sku":"9783662655696","price":5173.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9783662655696.webp?v=1769206010","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/alternative-powertrains-and-extensions-to-the-conventional-powertrain-9783662655696","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}