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In addition, the new edition explains new electronically controlled vehicle motion control systems including advanced suspension, electronically controlled electric power steering, 4-wheel steering and electronically controlled electric brakes. The braking systems are part of an integrated motion control system that couples ABS brakes; traction control and variable vehicle dynamics for enhanced stability are also described. The development of hybrid/electric vehicle… More >>
Understanding Automotive Electronics
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#1 by T. Crites on March 11, 2010 - 9:20 pm
You won’t be disappointed, from air/fuel/spark to control systems, this is a very well written and informative book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Michael Nemanov on March 11, 2010 - 10:54 pm
Over all an excellent book. It doesn’t assume any knowledge of electronics nor car mechanics and the first chapters explain the foundations of both. In my opinion the level of explanations in those chapters is a bit shallow but that what’s probably makes it so easy to grasp. The later chapters are very interesting, informative and easy to understand, I found them quite useful. However, I think the part regarding on board diagnostics is quite thin, missing a lot of information and a bit obsolete. Other than that – a very fun read.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Paul Bridges on March 11, 2010 - 11:24 pm
Several pages are dedicated to old CRT technology, yet only a few paragraphs for CANbus. Navigation discusses LORAN and dead-reckoning, but GPS is said to have “a number of problems” and is portrayed as a future technology. Even the illustrations are hilarious, showing outdated technology such as phonograph players and DIP IC packaging.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by Shop Teacher on March 11, 2010 - 11:39 pm
This book is marginal in electronic theory and as a how to trouble shoot and repair information.All subject material is given a broad brush.Not recommened for the automotive gear head.
Rating: 2 / 5
#5 by A Reader on March 12, 2010 - 1:34 am
It assumes its readers to be Engineers. Good book and all too rare. There are lots of other good Automotive electronics books around but they are, as far as I’ve seen, all from a test and repair/diagnostic-technician perspective. None of these others have any real engineering content. This book is jam packed with engineering insights that no one writing for a technician audience would bother with or perhaps even dare to bring up.
Rating: 5 / 5