Fuel Consumption and Consumption Optimization - Couverture souple

Hilgers, Michael

 
9783662664483: Fuel Consumption and Consumption Optimization

Synopsis

The aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles.

Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be read and studied on their own.

In this volume, Fuel Consumption and Consumption Optimization, the main focus is placed on the factors for optimizing consumption in the conventional vehicle. Fuel consumption can be optimized by four different factors: the technology of the vehicle, the conditions of its operation, the behavior of the driver and the maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle. These aspects are described in a way that is easily understood for training and practical application.

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À propos de l?auteur

The Author


Dr. Michael Hilgers is currently director of the testing center at BFDA and Director for entire vehicle testing for the Mercedes-Benz Business Unit at BFDA. BFDA is a joint venture in China between Daimler Truck and Foton. Before that he headed development departments for CAE and for vehicle Mechatronics in Commercial Vehicle Development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks.


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