The motor vehicle technology covered in this book has become in the more than 125 years of its history in many aspects an extremely complex and, in many areas of engineering science . Motor vehicles must remain functional under harsh environmental conditions and extreme continuous loads and must also be reliably brought into a safe state even in the event of a failure by a few trained operators. The automobile is at the same time a mass product, which must be produced in millions of pieces and at extremely low cost. In addition to the fundamentals of current vehicle systems, the book also provides an overview of future developments such as, for example, in the areas of electromobility, alternative drives and driver assistance systems. The basis for the book is a series of lectures on automotive engineering, which has been offered by the first-named author at the University of Duisburg-Essen for many years. Starting from classical systems in the automobile, the reader is given a systemic view of modern motor vehicles. In addition to the pure basic function, the modeling of individual (sub-) systems is also discussed. This gives the reader a deep understanding of the underlying principles. In addition, the book with the given models provides a basis for the practical application in the area of simulation technology and thus achieves a clear added value against books, which merely explain the function of a system without entering into the modeling. On the basis of today's vehicle systems we will continue to look at current and future systems. In addition to the state-of-the-art, the reader is thus taught which topics are currently dominant in research and which developments can be expected for the future. In particular, a large number of practical examples are provided directly from the vehicle industry. Especially for students of vehicle-oriented study courses and lectures, the book thus enables an optimal preparation for possible future fields of activity.

The authors examine in detail the fundamentals and mathematical descriptions of the dynamics of automobiles. In this context, different levels of complexity are presented, starting with basic single-track models up to complex three-dimensional multi-body models. A particular focus is on the process of establishing mathematical models based on real cars and the validation of simulation results. The methods presented are explained in detail by means of selected application scenarios. In addition to some corrections, further application examples for standard driving maneuvers have been added for the present second edition. To take account of the increased use of driving simulators, both in research, and in industrial applications, a new section on the conception, implementation and application of driving simulators has been added.

The authors examine in detail the fundamentals and mathematical descriptions of the dynamics of automobiles. In this context, different levels of complexity are presented, starting with basic single-track models up to complex three-dimensional multi-body models. A particular focus is on the process of establishing mathematical models based on real cars and the validation of simulation results. The methods presented are explained in detail by means of selected application scenarios. In addition to some corrections, further application examples for standard driving maneuvers have been added for the present second edition. To take account of the increased use of driving simulators, both in research, and in industrial applications, a new section on the conception, implementation and application of driving simulators has been added.

The authors examine in detail the fundamentals and mathematical descriptions of the dynamics of automobiles. In this context different levels of complexity will be presented, starting with basic single-track models up to complex three-dimensional multi-body models. A particular focus is on the process of establishing mathematical models on the basis of real cars and the validation of simulation results. The methods presented are explained in detail by means of selected application scenarios.

Menschen in hoch entwickelten Landern werden immer alter. Sie moechten im Alter mobil sein, haben jedoch oftmals Probleme im Strassenverkehr. Auch wenn sie haufig fur altersgerechte Produkte, die die Sicherheit erhoehen, einen Aufpreis bezahlen, ist die Nachfrage nach Fahrerassistenzsystemen bei alteren Autofahrern bislang gering. Das Buch fasst Ergebnisse des Projektes ALFASY (ALtersgerechte FAhrerassistenzSYsteme) zusammen, in dem ein akustisches Fahrerassistenzsystem fur die Bedurfnisse der stetig wachsenden Gruppe der alteren Fahrerinnen und Fahrer (50 Jahre und alter) entwickelt und aufgebaut wird. Untersucht wurden technische, psychologische und betriebswirtschaftliche Aspekte.

Starting from classic automotive systems, the reader is given a systematic overview of modern motor vehicle design. In addition to pure functionality, the text also deals with modeling individual systems. This approach gives the reader a deeper understanding of the underlying principles.

Der Paradigmenwechsel von verbrennungsmotorischen zu (teil-)elektrifizierten Antrieben bei Pkw wird uber 2025 hinaus zu einer grossen Diversitat der Antriebskonzepte fuhren. Diese Vielfalt wird von verbrennungsmotorischen Antrieben auf Basis fossiler und synthetischer Kraftstoffe uber Hybridantriebe bis hin zu elektrischen Antrieben reichen. Die technische und wirtschaftliche Beherrschung dieser Vielfalt ist die Herausforderung fur Fahrzeughersteller und Zulieferer in den kommenden Jahrzehnten. Andererseits eroeffnet diese Entwicklung Industrie und Gesellschaft hinsichtlich der Wertschoepfungs- und Arbeitsplatzpotenziale, z.B. durch neue Vermarktungskonzepte, voellig neue Moeglichkeiten. Allerdings erfordert sie auch UEberzeugungsarbeit, um der neuen Technik mit ihren Potentialen zum Durchbruch zu verhelfen.

Neue Entwicklungen in der Mobilitat, insbesondere der Ubergang in die Elektromobilitat, stellen Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft vor grosse Herausforderungen. Es bedarf konsequenter und koordinierter Anstrengungen vieler Experten, insbesondere aus der betriebswirtschaftlichen und ingenieurwissenschaftlichen Forschung. Sie suchen Antworten auf Fragen nach der Entwicklung und Umsetzung der neuen Verkehrskonzepte, nach neuen Technologien, neuen Produktionsverfahren, nach erforderlichen Kompetenzen und nach neuen Formen der (internationalen) Organisation und Arbeitsteilung. Das Tagungsband widmet sich diesen und weiteren Themen und prasentiert die Beitrage des 4. Wissenschaftsforums Mobilitat, das im Juni 2012 an der Universitat Duisburg-Essen stattfand. "

Die Forschung zur Mobilitat weist eine sehr dynamische Entwicklung und grosse thematische Breite auf. Deshalb ist es notwendig, zukunftige Trends im Automotive Engineering, im Automotive Management, kunftige Mobilitatskonzepte und die Zukunft der mobilen Kommunikation gemeinsam zu betrachten. Der Tagungsband prasentiert die Beitrage des 3. Wissenschaftsforums Mobilitat, das im Juli 2011 an der Universitat Duisburg-Essen stattfand."