CHAPTER 1 Overview and Introduction 1.1 The History of the Automobile 1.2 The Future of the Automobile 1.3 Application of Artificial Intelligence in Automobiles 1.4 Conventional vs. Intelligent & Connected Vehicles 1.5 Main Types of Conventional Vehicles 1.6 Main Types of Electric Vehicles New Words and Expressions Review Questions CHAPTER 2 Technologies for Conventional Vehicles 2.1 Automobile Types by Body Styling 2.2 Vehicle Chassis 2.3 Vehicle Closure Designs 2.4 Vehicle Systems 2.5 Engines 2.6 Electrical and Electronic Systems 2.7 Engine Improvements 2.8 Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems 2.9 Drivetrains 2.10 Running Gears New Words and Expressions Review Questions CHAPTER 3 Technologies for Electric Vehicles 3.1 The Development History of Electric Vehicles 3.2 Integrated Die-Casting Technology for EV Bodies 3.3 Battery Electric Vehicles 3.4 Hybrid Vehicles 3.5 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 3.6 Prevention Technologies for Thermal Runaway New Words and Expressions Review Questions CHAPTER 4 Technologies for Intelligent and Connected Vehicles 4.1 Intelligent and Connected Vehicles 4.2 Autonomous Vehicles 4.3 Intelligent Cabins 4.4 Cybersecurity Technologies New Words and Expressions Review Questions CHAPTER 5 Technologies for Automotive Braking 5.1 The Development History of the Automotive Braking System 5.2 Overview of Automotive Braking System 5.3 Hydraulic Brake Systems 5.4 Pneumatic Brake Systems 5.5 Air-over-hydraulic Brake Systems 5.6 Anti-lock Braking System 5.7 Electronic Stability Control 5.8 Auxiliary Retarder Braking Systems 5.9 Brake-by-Wire Systems New Words and Expressions Review Questions
CHAPTER 6 Technologies for Automotive Suspension 6.1 The Development History of the Automotive Suspensions 6.2 Fundamentals of Suspensions 6.3 Working Principles of Suspension Systems CHAPTER 7 Technologies for Automotive Steering 7.1 The Development History of the Automotive Steering System 7.2 Hydraulic Power Steering System 7.3 Electric Power Steering System 7.4 Four-wheel Steering System 7.5 Active Front Steering System 7.6 Steer-by-Wire System New Words and Expressions Review Questions CHAPTER 8 Technologies for Automotive Safety 8.1 Automotive Active Safety Technologies 8.2 Automotive Passive Safety Technologies 8.3 Automatic Emergency Braking System 8.4 Adaptive Cruise Control System 8.5 Collision Prevention Systems 8.6 Automotive Airbag System 8.7 Hood Pedestrian Protection System New Words and Expressions Review Questions CHAPTER 9 Technologies for Automotive Comfort 9.1 Automotive Vibration Comfort 9.2 Automotive Ride Comfort 9.3 Automotive Noise Comfort 9.4 Automotive Thermal & Humidity Comfort 9.5 Automotive Interaction Comfort New Words and Expressions Review Questions CHAPTER 10 Technologies for EV Safety and Emergency Response 10.1 Safety Measures for Electric Vehicles 10.2 Accident Rescue for Electric Vehicles New Words and Expressions Review Questions 參考文獻