Automotive engineering includes many subfields: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and fault-tolerant design.  With a wide range of vehicles on the road today, from fuel-efficient commuters and “soccer mom” cars, to rugged SUVs, pickups, motorcycles, and even long-haul truck designs.  For that matter, consider the difference between mass-produced affordable vehicles and rare or one-of-a-kind luxury and sports cars designed to induce envy in the neighbors -- engineering principles may be as varied as the rainbow spectacle of cars on every highway.  Engineering goals might include high performance, fuel efficiency, durability, comfort, or a host of other concerns. With new car designs coming out to customers year after year and untested ideas in self-driving cars and alternative power sources, cutting-edge technology is always going to require the latest in automotive engineering.

This book deals with the topic of automotive engineering one system at a time.  Modern problems such as fuel efficiency and hybrid engines are addressed, as well as the necessary knowledge to meet government emissions standards.  Critically, the issue of passenger safety engineering is discussed at length. The book combines information often found in multiple volumes into one easily referenced source and delivers it in a straightforward manner, and fault-tolerance and failure detection systems are explained by an experienced author.

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