Download or read book Total Vehicle Technology written by Peter R. N. Childs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-11-28 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Streamline technological integration with updated design The automotive industry is consistently confronted with new challenges in design and manufacturing. Total Vehicle Technology: Challenging Current Thinking highlights the ways in which current methods are evolving in the face of new technology, new legislation, and new consumer demands. Integrating the latest technology into new designs requires consideration of cost, comfort, safety, environmental effects, and more; this book offers real-world solutions based on both new and established practices to provide insight for forward-looking automotive engineers.