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Driving Force The Past, Present and Future Development of the Car Engine,Used
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This extensively illustrated allcolor book traces the evolution of the car engine from the first crude efforts of the late 19th Century pioneers through to the cuttingedge technology of today.From wick carburetors to commonrail diesel injection, from atmospheric valves to variable valve timing, the clearly written text explores each decade of development, describing the significant milestones and illustrating them with examples of appropriate groundbreaking classic engines. This book will appeal to car owners and enthusiasts keen to learn more about how and why engines have evolved into todays highly sophisticated units.This Book Includes: Comprehensive, illustrated descriptions of engines in laypersons terms History of the first pioneering singlecylinder car engines, developed from gaspowered stationary engines Development of multicylinder engines and carburetors How advances in fuels, materials and lubricants, and the advent of massproduction techniques, influenced engine design Why differing engine layouts have evolved with different goals in mind The influence on roadcar engines of technology developed in motorsport Commonly used acronyms explained The effect of modern emissions regulations on engine design The workings of petrol and diesel engines explained, and details of alternative power plants such as electric power, hybrid engines and fuel cell technology
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