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SATA automotive paint from prep to final cost
\"Solvent-based paints have been used in automotive applications since the days when automobiles were called \"buggies\" and the horsepower was provided by, well, horses. But recent EPA regulations have restricted solvent-based paints for use only in approved professional paint booths, meaning that do-it-yourselfers can no longer use them--and it won't be long before their use is banned entirely. Paint manufacturers have raced to develop water-based paints as a replacement for the solvent-based paints previously used. These new water-based automotive paints are of very high quality, but they require different methods and techniques for proper application, virtually rendering previous automotive paint books obsolete. Automotive Paint from Prep to Final Coat is the first book to provide instruction in these new paints. In addition to this critical information, author and top professional painter JoAnn Bortles covers all the techniques necessary to get the great results your car deserves. From initial body-panel preparation, to troubleshooting common problems, to application of the final coat, and all steps in between, this book is the only reference you will need to ensure your DIY automotive paint job is done right the first time\"-- Provided by publisher.
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A Novel Dynamic Lane-Changing Trajectory Planning for Autonomous Vehicles Based on Improved APF and RRT Algorithm
To satisfy multi-objective requirements of the dynamic lane-changing trajectory planning (DLTP) for autonomous vehicles, a novel DLTP method based on the improved artificial potential field (APF) and rapidly exploring random tree (RRT) algorithm is proposed. The problem of lane-changing trajectory planning can be decoupled into trajectory shape planning and speed planning. First, the Frenet coordinate system is employed to transform the planning trajectory on curved roads to that on straight roads. Second, based on sinusoidal obstacle avoidance lane-changing, the potential field of virtual obstacle points at the road boundary is established by integrating information on the position and state of surrounding vehicles. The improved APF algorithm is utilized to plan the shape of the lane-changing trajectory. Then, the motion states of surrounding vehicles are mapped to the obstacle region in the space–time graph, transforming speed planning into a path-searching problem. The efficiency of the RRT algorithm is improved by increasing the heuristic information of the lane-changing endpoint and the multi-objective constraints of the random sampling region. Finally, simulation results validate that the proposed method can plan a smooth lane-changing trajectory, effectively avoid collisions with surrounding vehicles, and ensure real-time stability of the lane-changing process.
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Speed read Ferrari : the history, technology and design behind Italy's legendary automaker
\"A bite-sized illustrated history of Ferrari, the world's premier sports car manufacturer\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Formal Methods for Safe Autonomy
This book introduces new verification and synthesis algorithms to provide certifiable trusts for real-world autonomous systems. It shows that techniques can be successfully applied on a sequence of real-world problems.
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The Mobility Diaries
With well over 25 years of experience, Sven Beiker is widely regarded as the mobility expert in Silicon Valley specializing in future trends for the automotive and mobility industries including autonomous driving, connectivity, electrification, and shared mobility. In The Mobility Diaries: Connecting the Milestones of Innovation Leading to ACES, he opens up his personal diary regarding his take on 50 years of mobility innovation and history interwoven with his experiences from 1978 to 2018. From the Foreword by Reilly P. Brennan: “Understanding how transportation itself evolved requires a unique prism. The core components of vehicles today have stories and engineering journeys worth their own telling, and that is what is so exciting about the way we can learn about them in this text. Dr. Beiker’s curriculum vitae, from BMW to Stanford University to McKinsey, are a compendium of experiences that created this unique historical and biographical book.” “Sven and I are kindred spirits in the mobility world. His view on the evolution of mobility and technology illustrates why Detroit and Silicon Valley need one another.” Carla Bailo, Former President and CEO, Center for Automotive Research
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How to tune and modify automotive engine management systems
\"Understanding fuel injection and engine management systems is the key to extracting higher performance from today's automobiles in a safe, reliable, and driveable fashion. Turbochargers, superchargers, nitrous oxide, high compression ratios, radical camshafts: all are known to make horsepower, but without proper understanding and control of fuel injection and other electronic engine management systems, these popular power-adders will never live up to their potential and, at worst, can cause expensive engine damage. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience and a background of more than 1,000 magazine articles on the subject, engine-control expert Jeff Hartman explains everything from the basics of fuel injection to the building of complex project cars. Hartman covers the latest developments in fuel-injection and engine management technology applied by both foreign and domestic manufacturers, including popular aftermarket systems. No other book in the market covers the subject of engine management systems from as many angles and as comprehensively as this book. Through his continuous magazine writing, author Jeff Hartman is always up-to-date with the newest fuel-injection and engine management products and systems. \"-- Provided by publisher.
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Study on Modeling and Control for a Novel Active Suspension
Active suspension systems are more effective in comparison to passive and semi-active suspension systems, making them receive more and more attention. The research on semi-active and active suspension control strategies has reached an advanced and comprehensive stage, making it challenging to achieve significant breakthroughs. Therefore, a promising approach could involve integrating an innovative semi-active or active suspension design with an advanced and efficient control strategy. This study introduces a novel active suspension system with a cam–roller–spring mechanism. The optimal H-infinity control strategy is applied with the cam–roller–spring mechanism. The active control force is provided by the interaction between the roller and the cam driven by the rotating motor, while relying on the variable stiffness control of the air spring. This active control mode facilitates the use of rotary motors to meet the installation space requirements of non-independent suspension with leaf springs. To assess the effectiveness of this innovative suspension system and control strategy, modeling and numerical simulation are conducted in MATLAB/Simulink. The simulation results demonstrate that the novel suspension with the optimal H-infinity control strategy can significantly improve the performance.
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Professional sheet metal fabrication
\"Professional Sheet Metal Fabrication is the number-one resource for sheet metal workers old and new. Join veteran metalworker Ed Barr as he walks you through the ins and outs of planning a sheet metal project, acquiring the necessary tools and resources, doing the work, and adding the perfect finishing touches for a seamless final product. From his workshop at McPherson College--home of the only genuine sheet metal fabrication education program in the country--Barr not only demonstrates how the latest tools and products work, but also explains why sheet metal reacts the way it does to a wide variety of processes. He includes clear directions for using power and pneumatic hammers and the English wheel, as well as describing specific skills like hand-forming techniques, buck building, louver punching, edge finishing, and more. Readers will learn how to form door seams and to make fenders, hoods, and other body parts; they'll also learn how to put various finishes on metal through engine turning, metal chasing, and laser processing. This is truly the most detailed enthusiast-focused sheet metal how-to book on the market: whether you're a metal hobbyist or experienced professional, you're sure to find something new in Professional Sheet Metal Fabrication\"-- Provided by publisher.
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AEB Simulation Method Based on Vehicle Test Data for Accident Analysis of ADAS Vehicles
The use of vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), among the most widely employed functions of the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), is rising, and thus so is demand for analytical services for accident investigation related to AEB issues. In fact, even if the AEB system functions properly, accidents may still occur due to various causes, such as the malfunction of ADAS sensors, functional or performance limits of ADAS operating algorithms, or driver negligence. Therefore, a clear understanding of the workings of ADAS sensors and ADAS operating algorithms, as well as analytical tools and scientific methods for accident reconstruction and forensic analysis, is required to ensure accuracy and consistency in accident investigation. The present study focused on the reconstruction and analysis of traffic accidents involving autonomous and ADAS vehicles. To this end, an attempt was made to create an AEB simulation environment in which various AEB functions can be implemented and tested. AEB function tests were conducted according to the EuroNCAP AEB's test scenarios to determine the functional characteristics of AEB systems. As such, it was possible to implement an AEB function simulation based on actual vehicle test data.
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