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Ground Transportation for the 21st Century

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Ground Transportation for the 21st Century

Book by ASME International, 01/01/1999

Frank Kreith, Dena Sue Potestio and Chad Kimbell

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This book reviews the status of vehicles powered by electric batteries, fuel cells, and alternative fuels.

It also discusses the development of hybrid vehicles and high efficiency gasoline and diesel engines.

Finally, it gives an overview of mass transportation technologies and assesses the potential of telecommuting and intelligent transportation systems in solving the country's transportation dilemmas.

This book is of interest to practicing mechanical engineers in the following fields:

Technology and Society, Advanced Energy Systems, Internal Combustion Engines, Transportation, and Environmental Issues, as well as government officials and policy makers concerned with transportation issues.

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Published: 01/01/1999 ISBN(s): 0791800997 Number of Pages: 160