The Drivers Cab

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, The Driver's Cab, the vehicle cab is reviewed in simple terms for the layman. The three functions it must support, driving, living and sleeping and the features of the cab equipment provided therefor are presented. Important systems of the driver's cab are discussed in readily understandable terms.

Sommario

The cab concept.- Functions of the cab.- Cab technology.- Abbreviations and symbols.

Info autore

The Authors
Dr. Michael Hilgers is currently director of the testing center at BFDA, a Foton Daimler truck joint venture in China. Before that he was head of different development departments in Commercial Vehicle Development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks.


Dr. Wilfried Achenbach has worked in the automotive industry for over 30 years. Recently he retired as Head of Development at Daimler Trucks North America. 

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Wilfried Achenbach, Hilgers, Michae Hilgers, Michael Hilgers
• Con la collaborazione di: Achenbach (Editore), Achenbach (Editore), Wilfried Achenbach (Editore), Michae Hilgers (Editore), Michael Hilgers (Editore)
• Editore: Springer International Publishing AG
• Lingue: Inglese, Tedesco
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.06.2020
• EAN: 9783662608463
• ISBN: 978-3-662-60846-3
• Serie: Commercial Vehicle Technology
• Categorie: Libri scolastici > Didattica > Formazione professionale; B, engineering, Automotive Engineering, Machinery, Automotive (motor mechanic) skills, Engines, Engine Technology, Engines & power transmission