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The 'Car Technology Year 2000' highlights the end of an exciting century of automotive achievements and marks the beginning of a new century of more exciting advancements. The second edition provides a valuable snapshot of important automotive technological advances covered in SAE technical papers during 1999. This book covers all major automotive systems and topics, including: Aerodynamics Audio systems Body & structure Brakes Climate control Design Tools Driveability Drive train Driving simulation Electronics Emissions Engines Engine analysis Engine components Engine control Engine cooling Engine diagnostics Engine performance Exhaust system Fuel economy Fuels and lubricants Ignition Instrument panels Interior Life Cycle Lighting Manufacturing Navigation Noise and vibration control Paints and coatings Safety - Accident Avoidance Safety - Occupant Protection Seating Steering Suspension Traction control Transmissions Windows.