The latest edition of the leading automotive engineering reference
In the newly revised Eleventh Edition of the Bosch Automotive Handbook, a team of accomplished automotive experts delivers a comprehensive and authoritative resource for automotive engineers, designers, technicians, and students alike.
Since 1936, the Bosch Automotive Handbook has been providing readers with of-the-moment coverage of the latest mechanical and research developments in automotive technology, from detailed technical analysis to the newest types of vehicles.
This newest edition is packed with over 2,000 pages of up-to-date automotive info, making it the go-to reference for both engineers and technicians. It includes detailed and simple explanations of automotive technologies and offers over 1,000 diagrams, illustrations, sectional drawings, and tables.
Readers will also find:
- 200 pages of new content, including the electrification of the powertrain
- Additional coverage on new driver assistance systems and the automated detection of vehicles’ surroundings
- Updates on the on-board power supply for commercial vehicles
- New discussions of autonomous vehicles, as well as additional contributions from experts at automotive manufacturers, universities, and Bosch GmbH
Perfect for design engineers, mechanics and technicians, and other automotive professionals, the latest edition of the Bosch Automotive Handbook will also earn a place on the bookshelves of car enthusiasts seeking a quick and up-to-date guide to all things automotive.
Table of Contents
Motor vehiclesOverall motor-vehicle system 28
Basic principles
Quantities and units 32
Mathematics 204
Materials 258
Joining and bonding techniques
Detachable connections 426
Vehicle physics
Vehicle motion 462
Operating fluids
Lubricants 538
Drivetrain
Drivetrain with internal-combustion engine 594
Internal-combustion engines 642
Management for spark-ignition engines
Management for spark-ignition engines 800
Gasoline-engine operation
with alternative fuels LPG operation 886
Management for diesel engines
Electronic Diesel Control 906
Electrification of the drive
Electrification of the drive 970
Emission-control and diagnosis legislation
Emission-control legislation 1042
Chassis systems
Chassis systems 1108
Chassis control
Wheel-slip control systems 1260
Vehicle bodies
Vehicle bodies, passenger cars 1310
Comfort and convenience
Passenger-compartment climate control 1392
Safety systems in the motor vehicle
Safety systems in the motor vehicle 1410
Vehicle security systems
Locking systems 1430
Automotive electrics
12 V vehicle electrical systems 1450
Electrics for electric and hybrid drives
Vehicle electrical systems for hybrid and electric vehicles 1560
Automotive electronics
Electronic control unit (ECU) 1620
Infotainment
Infotainment and cockpit solutions 1780
Driver assistance and sensors
Driver-assistance systems 1804
Driver-assistance systems
Vehicle navigation 1872
Future of automated driving
Future of automated driving 1934
Appendices
Technical terms 1940
Abbreviations 2031
