Bøger af Gus Wright

Thoroughly updated and expanded, Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems, Second Edition offers comprehensive coverage of basic concepts and fundamentals, building up to advanced instruction on the latest technology coming to market for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Now organized by outcome-based objectives to improve instructional clarity and adaptability in a more readable format, all content seamlessly aligns with the latest ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Program requirements for IMMR through MTST. This industry-leading Second Edition includes six new chapters that reflect state-of-the-art technological innovations, such as distributed electronic control systems, energy-saving technologies, and automated driver-assistance systems. NEW CONTENT- Offers detailed coverage of automated manual transmissions and new electronic transmission technologies, including the Eaton Endurant 12-speed and the Volvo I-shift with crawler gear- Emphasizes instruction on electronic transmission servicing with Skill Drills (step-by-step instruction) that prepare technicians to work with current and future technologies- Provides coverage of multiple fuel conservation innovations, such as truck platooning and the role of drivelines in down-speeding- Covers new and advanced electronic control systems and on-board networks that prepare technicians to identify problems and reprogram fixes for mechatronics and microelectronics, such as safety-interlock systems and Model Predictive Control Systems - Discusses advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and introduces the new SAE Level 3 autonomous driving commercial vehicles and battery electric vehicles such as the Tesla and Nikola class 8 tractors- Features an expanded collection of detailed photographs and illustrations for visual learners - Introduces updated ASE employability skills and safety standards as well as detailed coverage of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)- Includes new ISO standards content plus additional European and Asian vehicle standards for wheels, hubs, and braking systemsDYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONSThis text full aligns to CDX Online Access for Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Online training program. With an easy-to-use interface and seamless integration with this resource, the online learning system reinforces and extends the learning topics from two-dimensional paper to interactive e-learning. Online resources include: - Thousands of images and digital media assets such as animations and videos- Updated tasksheets aligned to the latest ASE Education Foundation standards- Mobile-ready course materials- Audiobook and eBook versions of this textLearn more at www.cdxlearning.com.