Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies for Improved Environmental Performance: Towards Zero...

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Richard Folkson (Royal Academy of Engineering, UK) Steve Sapsford (Chair, Powertrain Systems and Fuels Group, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK)

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies for Improved Environmental Performance

Towards Zero Carbon Transportation

Richard Folkson (Royal Academy of Engineering, UK), Steve Sapsford (Chair, Powertrain Systems and Fuels Group, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK)

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Woodhead Publishing
29 July 2022

Energy technology & engineering; Petroleum technology; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology; Automotive technology & trades

Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technologies for Improved Environmental Performance: Towards Zero Carbon Transportation, Second Edition provides a comprehensive view of key developments in advanced fuels and vehicle technologies to improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the automotive sector. Sections consider the role of alternative fuels such as electricity, alcohol and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as advanced additives and oils in environmentally sustainable transport. Other topics explored include methods of revising engine and vehicle design to improve environmental performance and fuel economy and developments in electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.

This reference will provide professionals, engineers and researchers of alternative fuels with an understanding of the latest clean technologies which will help them to advance the field. Those working in environmental and mechanical engineering will benefit from the detailed analysis of the technologies covered, as will fuel suppliers and energy producers seeking to improve the efficiency, sustainability and accessibility of their work.

Edited by: Richard Folkson (Royal Academy of Engineering UK), Steve Sapsford (Chair, Powertrain Systems and Fuels Group, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK)
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 1.340kg
ISBN: 9780323909792
ISBN 10: 0323909795
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy
Pages: 798
Publication Date: 29 July 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard Folkson is Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor for Innovation and Design and Deputy President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Professor Steve Sapsford BSc (Hons), CEng FIMechE is a former director at Ricardo and is currently the chair of the Powertrain Systems and Fuels Group at the IMechE. He is an expert in the field of vehicle propulsions systems with special interest in life-cycle analysis and sustainable fuels. Steve is a Visiting Professor at the University of Cardiff and an Industrial Advisor at the University of Nottingham.