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Informationen zum Autor Richard Folkson is Deputy President at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Visiting Professor of Innovation and Design at the University of Hertfordshire, and a consultant at Richard Folkson Automotive, UK. Klappentext Most vehicles run on fossil fuels, and this presents a major emissions problem as demand for fuel continues to increase. Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies gives an overview of key developments in advanced fuels and vehicle technologies to improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the automotive sector. Part I considers the role of alternative fuels such as electricity, alcohol, and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as advanced additives and oils, in environmentally sustainable transport. Part II explores methods of revising engine and vehicle design to improve environmental performance and fuel economy. It contains chapters on improvements in design, aerodynamics, combustion, and transmission. Finally, Part III outlines developments in electric and hybrid vehicle technologies, and provides an overview of the benefits and limitations of these vehicles in terms of their environmental impact, safety, cost, and design practicalities. Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies is a standard reference for professionals, engineers, and researchers in the automotive sector, as well as vehicle manufacturers, fuel system developers, and academics with an interest in this field. Zusammenfassung This book provides a broad-ranging review of recent research into advanced fuels and vehicle technologies that will be instrumental in improving the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the automotive sector. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy Chapter 1: Introduction Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Technology roadmaps to deliver low carbon targets 1.3 Vehicle technology contributions to low carbon targets 1.4 Powertrain technology contributions to low carbon targets 1.5 Regulatory requirements and consumer trends 1.6 Traffic management factors 1.7 Global manufacturing and consumer trends 1.8 Commercial vehicles and buses 1.9 Electrification of transport technology 1.10 Current and future trends 1.11 Affordability and consumer appeal 1.12 Long-term vision: solar energy/hydrogen economy 1.13 Conclusion 1.14 Sources of further information and advice 1.15 Acknowledgements Part I: Alternative fuels, advanced additives and oils to improve environmental performance of vehicles Chapter 2: The role of alternative and renewable liquid fuels in environmentally sustainable transport Abstract: 2.1 Introduction: competing fuels and energy carriers 2.2 Market penetration of biodiesel 2.3 Market penetration of alcohol fuels 2.4 Future provision of alternative liquid fuels: the biomass limit 2.5 Beyond the biomass limit: sustainable organic fuels for transport (SOFT) 2.6 Renewable fuels within an integrated renewable energy system 2.7 Conclusions 2.8 Acknowledgements 2.10 Appendix: abbreviations Chapter 3: Using alternative and renewable liquid fuels to improve the environmental performance of internal combustion engines: key challenges and blending technologies Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The use of biodiesel in internal combustion engines: fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) and hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) 3.3 Alcohol fuels: physico-chemical properties 3.4 Alcohol fuels for spark-ignition engines: effects on performance and efficiency 3.5 Alcohol fuels for spark-ignition engines: pollutant emissions, deposits and lubricant dilution 3.6 Alcohol fuels for compression-ignition engines 3.7 Vehicle and blending technologies for alternative liquid fuels: flexible-fuel vehicles 3.8 Vehicle and blending technologies for alternative liquid fuels: ethanol-gasoline and methanol-gasoline bi-fuel vehicles 3.9 Vehicle and blending technologies ...
