Motor vehicle technology / edited by Sudershan Kumar.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Motor vehicle -- Process of motor control system -- Wheel steering system -- Automobile ignition system -- Engine fuels -- Suspension system -- Automobile emission control -- Basic theory of diesel engine -- Electrical system in automotive vehicle -- Combustion chamber -- Alternative-fuel vehicles -- Principles of steering gears system: requirements and functions -- Dynamo and alternator technology in vehicle -- Heating and cooling systems in vehicle.

"Transport, however, must face the challenge of minimizing its environmental impact, requiring new, innovative solutions and capable engineers. This is a field that will continually demand specialists in order to make the transition to sustainable transport in the future. An introduction to the operating systems of the modern automobile. Explores current changes in the industry along with career opportunities. Covers identification and the safe use of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools used in automotive service. Explains the basic operating procedures of shop equipment. Auto body repair involves less work with oily and greasy parts of vehicles, but involves exposure to particulate dust from sanding bodywork and potentially toxic chemical fumes from paint and related products. Salespeople and dealers often also need to acquire an in-depth knowledge of cars, and some mechanics are successful in these roles because of their knowledge. Auto mechanics also need to stay updated with all the leading car companies as well as newly launched cars. Mechanics have to study continuously on new technology engines and their work systems. Some repair shops offer both mechanical and bodywork repair. Automotive repair shops that specialize in bodywork repair are known as body shops. They offer paintwork repairs to scratches, scuffs and dents, as well as repairs to the bodies of vehicles damaged by collisions. Many body shops now offer paint-less dent repair. This book aims to cover the construction of motor vehicles and their components in a manner simple enough to be understood by young apprentices beginning their training as mechanics. This book gives you the opportunity to practice a range of vehicle maintenance skills on live vehicles"-- Back cover.