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The self-driving car has been one of the most vaunted technological breakthroughs of recent years. But early promises that these autonomous vehicles would soon be on the roads have proven premature. Alex Davies follows the twists and turns of the story from its origins to today.

The resurgence of the electric car in modern life is a tale of adventurers, men and women who bucked the complete dominance of the fossil-fueled car to seek something cleaner, simpler and cheaper. Award-winning former Wall Street Journal reporter John Fialka documents the early days of the electric car, from the MIT/Caltech race between prototypes in the summer of 1968 to the 1987 victory of the Sunraycer in the world's first race featuring solar-powered cars.

On December 30, 2019, Carlos Ghosn became the most famous fugitive on the planet when the former chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance fled to Lebanon from house arrest in Japan. This political-judicial thriller describes in detail for the first time how Ghosn was arrested on arrival at Haneda Airport in Tokyo a year earlier and incarcerated for 130 days.

Conquer the ASE H2 Exam: Your Guide to Diesel Engines for Transit Buses provides a comprehensive study resource for technicians preparing for the ASE H2 certification exam. The guide covers all the essential topics needed to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines in transit buses. Detailed chapters on general engine diagnosis, fuel systems, air induction and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems, cylinder head and valve train diagnosis, engine block repair, and starting and charging systems offer in-depth knowledge that helps technicians understand the complexities of ...

In Car Crazy, G. Wayne Miller, author of Toy Wars: The Epic Struggle Between G.I. Joe, Barbie, and the Companies That Make Them and Men and Speed: A Wild Ride Through NASCAR's Breakout Season, takes listeners back to the wild and wooly years of the early automobile era - from 1893, when the first US-built auto was introduced, through 1908, when General Motors was founded and Ford's Model T went on the market.

Conquer the Delivery Truck Driving Field: Your Guide to a Career Picking Up, Transporting, and Dropping Off Packages and Small Shipments is an essential resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career in delivery truck driving. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of the profession, from mastering the basics of cargo handling and route planning to honing advanced skills like customer interaction and efficient time management. It provides an in-depth look at the daily responsibilities of delivery drivers, including navigating urban areas, handling packages safely, and maintaining...

A brilliant blend of Shop Class as Soulcraft and The Orchid Thief, Earl Swift’s wise, funny, and captivating Auto Biography follows an outlaw-genius auto mechanic as he painstakingly attempts to restores a classic 1957 Chevy to its former glory - all while the FBI and local law enforcement close in.

Conquer the ASE H6 Exam: Your Guide to Electrical and Electronic Systems for Transit Buses provides a comprehensive resource for technicians seeking ASE certification in electrical and electronic systems. This guide covers essential topics, including general electrical diagnosis, battery and starting system testing, charging system repair, lighting system troubleshooting, and related vehicle systems. Each chapter delves deeply into the concepts and practical skills required to identify and resolve issues with transit bus electrical systems. From understanding basic electrical theory, using ...

According to recent surveys, the trucking industry is worth more than $730 billion…and it’s eyeing much more progress in the near future. And there’s a huge opening for truckers–close to 1 million–which is a telltale sign of the large growth potential of the trucking industry.

Maxwell Motor was one of the leading automobile producers in the United States during the first quarter of the 20th century, and its cars offered several innovations to buyers of the time. Maxwell's was the first popular car with its engine in front instead of under the body, the first to be designed with three-point suspension and shaft drive, and one of the earliest cars to feature thermo-syphon cooling. Anthony J. Yanik examines the machines, the process, and the men behind Maxwell.

Have you heard about the small fortunes made in the logistics industry and ready to make the leap? You’re not alone, because everyday people from all walks start on the path to making well over six figures! You’re interested, but you don’t want to be on the road away from your family for weeks at a time.

Conquer the ASE H7 Exam: Your Guide to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) for Transit Buses is a comprehensive study guide designed to help technicians prepare for the ASE H7 certification exam. This guide provides in-depth explanations of key HVAC system components, such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, and refrigerants. It covers essential topics like refrigerant handling, system diagnostics, and repair strategies for both cooling and heating systems. The book begins by explaining the core principles of heat transfer and refrigeration, ensuring readers understand ...

The first vehicle I bid on was a 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack. I won the bid of $22,000 for the car, plus $2,500 in fees. The car was purchased for $29,500, which was damaged in the front. I paid $600 for a tow truck to pick it up and deliver it to a body and fender shop to be fixed. The body and fender shop charged me $6,000 to fix it, and I paid them. After it was done, I sold the car for $39,000. I made a profit of $7,900 in two months.

Conquer the Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic Profession: Your Concise Guide to a Career Inspecting, Maintaining, and Repairing Cars and Light Trucks is an essential resource for anyone aspiring to thrive in the automotive repair field. This comprehensive guide explores the vital role of service technicians and mechanics in keeping vehicles running safely and efficiently. Covering everything from routine maintenance to advanced diagnostics, the book equips readers with the knowledge needed to master both mechanical and electronic systems in modern cars and light trucks. Readers ...

Automotive wholesale expert Kevin Leigh reveals how dealers facing compressed margins can shift out of low gear toward accelerated wholesale profits and tells them how they can appraise trades correctly and still profit from wholesale. In this transformative time for car dealers, Wholesale Simplified shifts the discussion from wholesaling at auction to becoming the auction and reveals the journey many dealers have undertaken to reinvent their wholesale departments.

In 1903 there were only 150 miles of paved roads in the entire nation and most people had never seen a "horseless buggy" - but that did not stop Horatio Nelson Jackson, a 31-year-old Vermont doctor, who impulsively bet $50 that he could drive his 20-horsepower automobile from San Francisco to New York City. Here - in Jackson's own words - is a glorious account of that months-long, problem-beset, thrilling-to-the-rattled-bones trip with his mechanic, Sewall Crocker, and a bulldog named Bud.

Conquer the ASE S1 Exam: Your Concise Guide to School Bus Certification for Body Systems and Special Equipment is your ultimate resource for mastering the knowledge and skills needed to excel in school bus maintenance. Covering all aspects of the ASE S1 Exam, this guide provides in-depth explanations of safety and emergency equipment systems, body and interior maintenance, special equipment diagnosis and repair, and heating systems. The guide equips readers with the ability to inspect, diagnose, and repair critical components such as emergency exits, seatbelts, wheelchair lifts, and vehicle...

Optimum Drive is the complete step-by-step guide to maximizing human performance in any endeavor you choose to conquer. Gerrard believes peak performance is within our grasp. He lays out his step-by-step process for attaining peak performance with detailed nuance threaded throughout. If you have ever been curious about maximizing your own ultimate potential, Optimum Drive is for you!

For nearly forty years he has ruthlessly exploited and dominated Formula One motor racing, and now he is setting his sights further afield...This is the true story of Bernie Ecclestone, the street-smart, working-class kid who masterminded the transformation of Formula One from an amateur sport of the fifties into a global billion dollar industry of the 21st century.

Conquer the ASE A1 Exam: Your Guide to Engine Repair is a comprehensive study guide designed to help automotive technicians master the essentials of engine repair and successfully pass the ASE A1 certification exam. This guide covers every aspect of engine repair, from understanding engine theory and components like the cylinder head, valve train, and crankshaft, to mastering diagnostic techniques such as compression testing and using diagnostic tools. Detailed chapters explore the lubrication and cooling systems, the intake and exhaust systems, and the fuel and emission control systems, ...