Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- Series Preface -- Preface -- List of Abbreviations and Symbols -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introductory Remarks -- 1.2 Motion of the Vehicle -- 1.3 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 2 The Wheel -- 2.1 Equations of Motion of the Wheel -- 2.2 Wheel Resistances -- 2.2.1 Rolling Resistance -- 2.2.2 Aquaplaning -- 2.2.3 Bearing Resistance -- 2.2.4 Toe-In/Toe-Out Resistance -- 2.3 Tyre Longitudinal Force Coefficient, Slip -- 2.4 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 3 Driving Resistances, Power Requirement -- 3.1 Aerodynamic Drag -- 3.2 Gradient Resistance -- 3.3 Acceleration Resistance -- 3.4 Equation of Motion for the Entire Vehicle -- 3.5 Performance -- 3.6 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 4 Converters -- 4.1 Clutch, Rotational Speed Converter -- 4.2 Transmission, Torque Converter -- 4.3 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 5 Driving Performance Diagrams, Fuel Consumption -- 5.1 Maximum Speed without Gradient -- 5.2 Gradeability -- 5.3 Acceleration Capability -- 5.4 Fuel Consumption -- 5.5 Fuel Consumption Test Procedures -- 5.6 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 6 Driving Limits -- 6.1 Equations of Motion -- 6.2 Braking Process -- 6.3 Braking Rate -- 6.4 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 7 Hybrid Powertrains -- 7.1 Principal Functionalities -- 7.2 Topologies of Hybrid Powertrains -- 7.3 Regenerative Braking and Charging -- 7.4 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 8 Adaptive Cruise Control -- 8.1 Components and Control Algorithm -- 8.2 Measurement of Distances and Relative Velocities -- 8.3 Approach Ability -- 8.4 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 9 Ride Dynamics -- 9.1 Vibration Caused by Uneven Roads -- 9.1.1 Damped Harmonic Oscillator -- 9.1.2 Assessment Criteria -- 9.1.3 Stochastic Irregularities -- 9.1.4 Conflict between Safety and Comfort.

9.2 Oscillations of Powertrains -- 9.2.1 Torsional Oscillators -- 9.2.2 Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorbers -- 9.3 Examples -- 9.4 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 10 Vehicle Substitute Models -- 10.1 Two-mass Substitute System -- 10.2 Two-axle Vehicle, Single-track Excitation -- 10.3 Non-linear Characteristic Curves -- 10.4 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 11 Single-track Model, Tyre Slip Angle, Steering -- 11.1 Equations of Motion of the Single-track Model -- 11.2 Slip Angle -- 11.3 Steering -- 11.4 Linearized Equations of Motion of the Single-track Model -- 11.5 Relationship between Longitudinal Forces and Lateral Forces in the Contact Patch -- 11.6 Effect of Differentials when Cornering -- 11.7 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 12 Circular Driving at a Constant Speed -- 12.1 Equations -- 12.2 Solution of the Equations -- 12.3 Geometric Aspects -- 12.4 Oversteering and Understeering -- 12.5 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 13 Dynamic Behaviour -- 13.1 Stability of Steady-state Driving Conditions -- 13.2 Steering Behaviour -- 13.3 Crosswind Behaviour -- 13.4 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 14 Influence of Wheel Load Transfer -- 14.1 Wheel Load Transfer without Considering Vehicle Roll -- 14.2 Wheel Load Transfer Considering Vehicle Roll -- 14.3 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 15 Toe-in/Toe-out, Camber and Self-steering Coefficient -- 15.1 Toe-in/Toe-out, Camber -- 15.2 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 16 Suspension Systems -- 16.1 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 17 Torque and Speed Converters -- 17.1 Speed Converters, Clutches -- 17.2 Transmission -- 17.3 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 18 Shock Absorbers, Springs and Brakes -- 18.1 Shock Absorbers -- 18.2 Ideal Active Suspension and Skyhook Damping -- 18.2.1 Ideal Active Suspension -- 18.2.2 Skyhook Dampers -- 18.3 Suspension Springs -- 18.4 Brake Systems.

18.5 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 19 Active Longitudinal and Lateral Systems -- 19.1 Main Components of ABS -- 19.2 ABS Operations -- 19.3 Build-up Delay of Yaw Moment -- 19.4 Traction Control System -- 19.5 Lateral Stability Systems -- 19.6 Hydraulic Units for ABS and ESP -- 19.7 Active Steering System -- 19.8 Questions and Exercises -- Chapter 20 Multi-body Systems -- 20.1 Kinematics of Rigid Bodies -- 20.2 Kinetic Energy of a Rigid Body -- 20.3 Components of Multi-body Systems -- 20.4 Orientation of Rigid Bodies -- 20.5 Derivation and Solution of the Equations -- 20.5.1 Derivation of the Equations -- 20.5.2 Solution of Equations -- 20.6 Applications of MBS -- 20.7 Questions and Exercises -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- EULA.

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