Modern Car Handbook

Abstract

The handbook presents innovative technologies of a modern car. Cars with internal combustion engines are mainly overviewed. Hybrid and electric vehicles are presented as well. Great attention is paid to technologies that ensure fuel economy and reduction of gas emissions. The newest internal combustion engine technology is presented and explained. The car passengers and driver safety systems are widely considered. The assist and self-adaptive technology principles for safely ride are reviewed and discussed too. Also, an introduction in the latest technologies that help to protect the surrounding road users and particularly pedestrians is delivered. Car security issues and some recommendations to protect your car from theft are introduced. Car computers elements and its applications for car control and diagnosis are examined. Widely and in details are discussed sensor system which applies in a modern car. Sensors operation principles (physics) and technologies are studied and presented as well.