Automotive Technology Heavy Duty Truck Systems Medium Heavy Duty Truck Engines Fuel And Computerized Management Systems

Ideal for students, entry-level technicians, and experienced professionals, the fully updated Sixth Edition of MEDIUM/HEAVY DUTY TRUCK ENGINES, FUEL & COMPUTERIZED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS is the most comprehensive guide to highway diesel engines and their management systems available today. The new edition features expanded coverage of natural gas (NG) fuel systems, after-treatment diagnostics, and drive systems that rely on electric traction motors (including hybrid, fuel cell, and all-electric). Three new chapters address electric powertrain technology, and a new, dedicated chapter on the Connected Truck addresses telematics, ELDs, and cybersecurity. This user-friendly, full-color resource covers the full range of commercial vehicle powertrains, from light- to heavy-duty, and includes transit bus drive systems. Set apart from any other book on the market by its emphasis on the modern multiplexed chassis, this practical, wide-ranging guide helps students prepare for career success in the dynamic field of diesel engine and commercial vehicle service and repair. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Written by an experienced truck technician in easy-to-understand language, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to highway diesel engines and their management systems. Coverage of the full range of truck diesels from light duty to heavy duty is provided, as well as the most current diesel engine management electronics used today. New topics include rotary distributor pumps, alternate fuel technologies, multiplexing, Bosch electronic common rail systems, and Cummins CAPS and HPI-TP. Recent innovations in engine technology and greatly expanded coverage of SAE J1667 emissions testing round out the enhancements, making this edition a superior learner’s guide and an invaluable reference to the practicing technician

The third edition of this best-selling comprehensive introduction to servicing medium-heavy duty trucks has been significantly updated and expanded. Coverage added includes twelve new or expanded chapters, including a comprehensive introduction to electricity and electronics, the latest on electronic automatic transmissions, updated braking systems including ABS, and completely revised chapters on air-conditioning to make it compliant with today's standards. In addition to the revisions to the book, there is now a comprehensive support package including an all new workbook featuring numerous and practical job-sheets for lab activities.

Written by an experienced truck technician in easy-to-understand language, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to highway diesel engines and their management systems. Coverage of the full range of truck diesels from light duty to heavy duty is provided, as well as the most current diesel engine management electronics used today. New topics include rotary distributor pumps, alternate fuel technologies, multiplexing, Bosch electronic common rail systems, and Cummins CAPS and HPI-TP. Recent innovations in engine technology and greatly expanded coverage of SAE J1667 emissions testing round out the enhancements, making this edition a superior learner's guide and an invaluable reference to the practicing technician.

The student workbook is designed to help you retain key chapter content. Included within this resource are chapter objective questions; key-term definition queries; and multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true-or-false problems.

Retain key chapter content with this student-friendly workbook that includes chapter objective questions, key-term definition queries, and multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true-or-false problems, along with an extensive number of NATEF job sheets.

"Thoroughly updated and expanded, 'Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems, Second Edition' offers comprehensive coverage of basic concepts building up to advanced instruction on the latest technology, including distributed electronic control systems, energy-saving technologies, and automated driver-assistance systems. Now organized by outcome-based objectives to improve instructional clarity and adaptability and presented in a more readable format, all content seamlessly aligns with the latest ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Program requirements for MTST." --Back cover.