Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies for Improved Environmental Performance

Towards Zero Carbon Transportation

AvRichard Folkson,Steve Sapsford

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies for Improved Environmental Performance: Towards Zero Carbon Transportation, Second Edition provides a comprehensive view of key developments in advanced fuels and vehicle technologies to improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the automotive sector. Sections consider the role of alternative fuels such as electricity, alcohol and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as advanced additives and oils in environmentally sustainable transport. Other topics explored include methods of revising engine and vehicle design to improve environmental performance and fuel economy and developments in electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.

This reference will provide professionals, engineers and researchers of alternative fuels with an understanding of the latest clean technologies which will help them to advance the field. Those working in environmental and mechanical engineering will benefit from the detailed analysis of the technologies covered, as will fuel suppliers and energy producers seeking to improve the efficiency, sustainability and accessibility of their work.

Provides a fully updated reference with significant technological advances and developments in the sector
Presents analyses on the latest advances in electronic systems for emissions control, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and legislative requirements
Includes a strong focus on updated climate change predictions and consequences, helping the reader work towards ambitious 2050 climate change goals for the automotive industry

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-07-29
Mått:152 x 229 x 40 mm
Vikt:1 340 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy
Antal sidor:798
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780323909792

Utforska kategorier

Energiteknik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Energiindustri inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap
Motorfordon inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Richard Folkson is Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor for Innovation and Design and Deputy President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Professor Steve Sapsford BSc (Hons), CEng FIMechE is a former director at Ricardo and is currently the chair of the Powertrain Systems and Fuels Group at the IMechE. He is an expert in the field of vehicle propulsions systems with special interest in life-cycle analysis and sustainable fuels. Steve is a Visiting Professor at the University of Cardiff and an Industrial Advisor at the University of Nottingham.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction2. The role of alternative and renewable liquid fuels in environmentally sustainable transport of internal combustion engines: key challenges and blending technologies3. Using alternative and renewable liquid fuels to improve the environmental performance of internal combustion engines: key challenges and blending technologies4. Alternative and renewable gaseous fuels to improve vehicle environmental performance5. Electricity as energy vectors for transportation vehicles6. Hydrogen as an energy vector for transportation 7. Advanced engine oils to improve performance of modern internal combustion engines8. Advanced fuel additives for modern internal combustion engines9. Internal combustion engine cycles and concepts10. Heavy-duty vehicles and powertrains: Technologies and systems that enable 'zero' air quality and greenhouse gas emissions with enhanced levels of efficiency11. Heavy duty vehicles and powertrains: Future internal combustion engine systems and technologies12. Conventional and Advanced internal combustion engine materials13. Advanced transmission technologies to improve vehicle performance14. Sustainable design and manufacture of lightweight vehicle structures15. Improved vehicle rolling resistance and aerodynamics16. Mechanical and electrical flywheel hybrid technology to store energy in vehicles17. Hydraulic and pneumatic hybrid powertrains for improved fuel economy in vehicles 18. Integration and performance of regenerative braking and energy recovery technologies in vehicles19. Battery technology for CO2 reduction20. Lithium-ion Cells, Batteries and Other Emerging Storage Technologies 21. Conventional fuel / hybrid electric vehicles22. Pure electric vehicles23. Fuel- cell (hydrogen) electric hybrid vehicles24. Autonomous vehicles / Self-driving cars / Intelligent Transport Systems and their role in reducing fuel consumption and vehicle emissions