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The Dictionary of Metals is the authoritative reference work for terms and definitions of metals and terms relating to metals. It also includes a considerable amount of history starting with the seven metals of antiquity. Each of the metallic eleme...more

This new book provides a comprehensive overview of various lubrication aspects of a typical powertrain system including the engine, transmission, driveline, chassis, and other components. The manual addresses major issues and current development stat...more

Current equipment development thrusts in the road-building equipment industry are threefold; the continued application of information technology, increased flexibility of equipment application and reduction in operating costs. Realization of the thr...more

When General Motors emerged from bankruptcy protection it was split into two units. Now, ‘Old GM’ has taken responsibility for most of the company debt, leaving ‘New GM’ – which is responsible for maintaining core production operations - to use its i...more

Asia's leading automakers and powertrain suppliers are making steady advances into the engine and transmission fields both in terms of technologies and global presence. In the engine field, automakers will expand usage of direct injection, two-stage ...more

The automotive industry remains an important part of Japan’s economy. Carmakers and automotive suppliers together employ over 5.3 million workers, which is equivalent to 8.5% of the country’s total workforce. The industry generates 10% of the country...more

Honda's latest technical review features cutting-edge developments from Honda's worldwide R&D team. The October 2012 volume begins with the introduction of new technologies and includes 7 of the company's best technical papers, covering advancements ...more

This title carries the papers developed for the 2012 Stapp Car Crash Conference, the premier forum for the presentation of research in impact biomechanics, human injury tolerance, and related fields, advancing the knowledge of land-vehicle crash inju...more

This book covers the properties, processing, and applications of lightweight materials– aluminum, magnesium, beryllium, titanium, titanium aluminides, engineering plastics, structural ceramics, and composites with polymer, metal, and ceramic matrices...more

This report is based on a study of spare part and component market research, which the automotive research agency, AUTOSTAT, carried out at the beginning of 2012. The report includes profiles of 338 car component manufacturers, represented in the R...more

OEMs have a wide range of non-electrification options for improving fuel efficiency, including a wide range of powertrain, drivetrain and mass reduction measures. However, without significant electrification, the challenging CO2 regulation now in pla...more

OEMs today often assess the CO2 benefits of material changes based on whole vehicle lifecycle measurements and with an increasing concentration on secondary weight saving they are determined to break out of the increasing weight spiral in which they ...more

Hyundai-Kia has been through a period of dramatic change since current CEO Mong-koo Chung took over in 1999. Previously considered a second-rate manufacturer of budget vehicles, the much-improved products now delivered by Hyundai and its sister compa...more

The World Championship Grand Prix (WCGP) is the premier championship event of motorcycle road racing. The WCGP was established in 1949 by the sport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), and is the oldest world champio...more

This book provides a broad and comprehensive look at hybrid powertrain technologies for commercial vehicles. It begins with the fundamentals of hybrid powertrain systems, government regulations, and driving cycles, then provides design guidelines and...more

Millions of automobile accidents occur worldwide each year. Some of the most serious are rear-end crashes, side crashes within intersections, and crashes that occur when cars change lanes or drift into a lane. The holy grail of traffic safety is to a...more

The increasing concern about CO2 emissions and energy prices has led to new CO2 emission and fuel economy legislation being introduced in world regions served by the automotive industry. In response, automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers are ...more

The OEM-Supplier Relations report provides a comprehensive overview of the quality of relations between carmakers and their suppliers, as assessed through the SuRe (Supplier Relationship) index which has recently been updated for 2012. In this global...more

Mexico, which has been a favoured destination for many US-based automakers and suppliers, is seeing growing investments from Japanese automakers too. Honda, Mazda and Nissan have lined up major investments in the country over the next two to three ye...more