Transportation Technologies for Sustainability 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Ehsani, Mehrdad (Editor), Wang, Fei-Yue (Editor), Brosch, Gary L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1461458439 ISBN-13: 9781461458432 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $522.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Automotive - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
Dewey: 338.927 |
LCCN: 2012953371 |
Physical Information: 2.9" H x 8" W x 10.6" (6.30 lbs) 1190 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Innovative transportation technologies will be a vital component of any future sustainable society. Gathering over 50 authoritative, peer-reviewed entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Transportation Technologies for Sustainability covers a broad range of transportation-related sustainability research, from vehicle design and technology to mass transit systems. State-of-the-art chapters describe key developments in intelligent vehicle technology, including vision sensors, driver status monitoring, and vehicle motion control, while international experts present the latest research in electric, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles. Leaders in the mass transit field assess a broad spectrum of alternatives in both small and large urban areas. This valuable collection is an essential reference for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts. |