Carmo J.P., Ribeiro J.E. (ed.) New Advances in Vehicular Technology and Automotive Engineering

InTeOp, 2012. - 404 p. ISBN: 9535106982 9789535106982This book tries not only to fill a gap by presenting new and updated subjects related to the vehicular technology and to the automotive engineering but also to provide guidelines for future research. This book is a result of many valuable contributions from worldwide experts of automotive's field.An automobile was seen as a simple accessory of luxury in the early years of the past century. However, in the present days it's undeniable the amount of technology and human effort applied by the vehicular industry for developing high? quality vehicles, but still, cheap for the common person.Section 1 Materials
The Role of Nanotechnology in Automotive Industries
Nanocomposite Based Multifunctional Coatings
Lubricating Aspects of Automotive Fuels
Biolubricants and Triboreactive Materials for Automotive ApplicationsSection 2 Electronics
Batteries Charging Systems for Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Power Electronic Solutions to Improve the Performance of Lundell Automotive Alternators
Antennas for Automobiles
Automotive Networks Based Intra-Vehicular Communication Applications
A Road Ice Sensor
Optical Techniques for Defect Evaluation in VehiclesSection 3 Mechanics
Structural Health Monitoring in Composite Automotive Elements
3D Surface Analysis for Automated Detection of Deformations on Automotive Body Panels
Development of a Dimensionless Model for Predicting the Onset of Cavitation in Torque
Converters emi-Active Suspension Control Considering Lateral Vehicle Dynamics Due to Road InputSection 4 Manufacturing
Performance Measurement in Supply Chains: A Study in the Automotive Industry