This is a complete reference guide to automotive electrics and
electronics. This new edition of the definitive reference for automotive
engineers, compiled by one of the world's largest automotive equipment
suppliers, includes new and updated material. As in previous editions
different topics are covered in a concise but descriptive way backed up
by diagrams, graphs, photographs and tables enabling the reader to
better comprehend the subject. This fifth edition revises the classical
topics of the vehicle electrical systems such as system architecture,
control, components and sensors. There is now greater detail on
electronics and their application in the motor vehicle, including
electrical energy management (EEM) and discusses the topic of inter
system networking within the vehicle. It also includes a description of
the concept of hybrid drive a topic that is particularly current due to
its ability to reduce fuel consumption and therefore CO2 emissions.This
book will benefit automotive engineers and design engineers, automotive
technicians in training and mechanics and technicians in garages. It may
also be of interest to teachers/ lecturers and students at vocational
colleges, and enthusiasts.