Beginning with an explanation of the fundamentals, the book discusses historical trends and concerns for the environment, and then moves on to more detailed concepts of systems. It devotes separate chapters to each system and then highlights products from leading manufacturers, making the information easy to incorporate into an existing course. Special features are included that apply material to the service training field and photos and illustrations are ample throughout.
Designed for service technicians and automotive students by James D. Halderman and Tony Martin• Reading level and format to help service technicians understand and service hybrid vehicles.
• Special features show readers how material applies to their daily work.
(Tech Tips, Frequently Asked Question, Real World Fix)
• Each manufacturer is covered in a separate chapter
(Honda, Ford, Toyota, GM)
• Each major system of a hybrid electric vehicle is covered–in its own chapter
(batteries, motors and controllers, regenerative braking, HVAC, and transmissions)
• Manufacturer illustrations and photographs from the author show the actual parts and components and make the material easier to comprehend.
• CD contains powerpoint presentation of each chapter and includes additional resources.
Table of Contents
368 pages with CD
1. Carbon-Based Fuels and the Environment
2. Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles
3. Internal Combustion Engine Systems
4. Gasoline and Alternative Fuels
5. Hybrid Batteries and Battery Service
6. Electric Motors, Generators, and Controls
7. Regenerative Braking Systems
8. Hybrid Vehicle Transmissions and Transaxles
9. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
10. First Responder and Safety Procedures
11. Honda Hybrid Vehicles
12. Toyota/Lexus Hybrid Vehicles
13. Ford/Mercury Hybrid Vehicles
14. General Motors Hybrid Vehicles
15. Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies
Appendix: Hybrid Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Codes
English Glossary
Spanish Glossary
Index