Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Electric and hybrid cars Electric and hybrid cars Curtis D. Anderson "This illustrated history of electric and hybrid vehicles covers the companies that produced various models; the politics that have surrounded them; the environmental aspects of electric and hybrid v… OL15118247W
Car Stereo Speaker Projects Illustrated Car Stereo Speaker Projects Illustrated Daniel Ferguson The one--and only--illustrated project book that takes readers step-by-step through the design and installation of their own customized car speakers. OL15171059W
Car Car Kathryn Hennessy,Beth Landis Hester Traces the history of the automobile, from technological developments and manufacturers to the changing cultural backdrop of various models, and features photographs of the most noted cars of each de… OL16153108W
Propulsion systems for hybrid vehicles Propulsion systems for hybrid vehicles John M. Miller Covers various aspects of the hybrid vehicle design, from its power plant and energy storage systems, to supporting chassis subsystems necessary for realising hybrid modes of operation. This book cov… OL16931213W
Drive! Drive! Lawrence Goldstone "A revelatory new history of the birth of the automobile ... [a] true tale of invention, competition, and the visionaries, hustlers, and swindlers who came together to transform the world. In 1900, t… OL19671078W
Optimal Control of Hybrid Vehicles Optimal Control of Hybrid Vehicles Bram Jager Optimal Control of Hybrid Vehicles provides a description of power train control for hybrid vehicles. The background, environmental motivation and control challenges associated with hybrid vehicles a… OL19892563W
Bicycle! Bicycle! Sam Tracy At their finest hours, bikes exist on a level above mere machines, and there's no reason the joy should end when the ride is over. Written by a working bicycle mechanic, this book cuts through the te… OL19970093W
The life of the automobile The life of the automobile Steven Parissien "The car has shaped the modern era more profoundly than any other human invention. Its manufacture introduced mass-production to the world, bringing with it tarmac, suburbs, and car culture. In this … OL19978055W
Tiny homes on the move Tiny homes on the move Lloyd Kahn "Tiny Homes on the Move chronicles 21st-century nomads - people who inhabit homes that are compact and mobile, either on wheels or in the water. In photos and stories, this fascinating book explores … OL19984476W
Plunkett's automobile industry almanac 2010 Plunkett's automobile industry almanac 2010 Jack W. Plunkett Has complete profiles on the top companies with the latest statistics and trends in automobiles, trucks, RV's, dealerships, parts, automotive financial services, automotive e-commerce, and components… OL26451434W
Modern automotive technology Modern automotive technology James E. Duffy,Tonkov,Fuki,Peter A. Fox,Robert M. Kerr,Duffy, James E. Modern Automotive Technology details the construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automobiles and light trucks. This easy-to-understand, comprehensive text uses a building-block app… OL2715418W
Corvette Corvette Harry Haines,Shirley Haines Gives a brief history of the Corvette automobile and describes its special features and some classic models. OL3923421W
Automotive vehicle safety Automotive vehicle safety George A. Peters Automotive Vehicle Safety is a unique academic text, practical design guide and valuable reference book. It provides information that is essential for specialists to make better-informed decisions. K… OL5256302W
Automotive engineering Automotive engineering Brian Cantor The current automotive industry faces numerous challenges, including increased global competition, more stringent environmental and safety requirements, the need for higher performance vehicles, and … OL8466301W