Preface
In the beginning, say 115 years ago, a book on vehicle
electrics would have been very small. A book on
vehicle electronics would have been even smaller!
As we continue our drive into the new millennium,
the subject of vehicle electrics is becoming ever
larger. Despite the book likewise growing larger, some
aspects of this topic have inevitably had to be glossed
over, or left out. However, the book still covers all of
the key subjects and students, as well as general readers,
will find plenty to read in the new edition.
This third edition has once again been updated
and extended by the inclusion of more case studies
and technology sections in each chapter. Multiple
choice questions have also been added to most chapters.
Subject coverage soon gets into a good depth;
however, the really technical bits are kept in a separate
section of each chapter so you can miss them
out if you are new to the subject.
I have concentrated, where possible, on underlying
electrical and electronic principles. This is because
new systems are under development all the time.
Current and older systems are included to aid the
reader with an understanding of basic principles.
To set the whole automobile electrical subject in
context, the first chapter covers some of the significant
historical developments and dares yet again to
speculate on the future …
What will be the next major step in automobile
electronic systems? I predicted that the ‘auto-PC’
and ‘telematics’would be key factors last time, and
this is still the case. However, as 42 V systems come
on line, there will be more electrical control of
systems that until recently were mechanically or
hydraulically operated – steer-by-wire, for example.
Read on to learn more …
Also, don’t forget to visit http://www.automotivetechnology.
co.uk where comments, questions and
contributions are always welcome. You will also
find lots of useful information, updates and news
about new books, as well as automotive software
and web links.
Hacene@freebooks
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