U. S. Motor Vehicle Industry

U. S. Motor Vehicle Industry

Author: Bill Canis

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1437931960

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This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. An in-depth analysis of the 2009 crisis in the U.S. auto ind¿y. and its prospects for regaining domestic and global competitiveness. Analyzes bus. and policy issues arising from the restructurings within the industry. The year 2009 was marked by recession and a crisis in global credit markets; the bankruptcy of GM and Chrysler; the incorp. of successor co.; hundreds of parts supplier bankruptcies; plant closings and worker buyouts; the cash-for-clunkers program; and increasing production and sales at year¿s end. Also examines the successes of Ford and the increasing presence of foreign-owned OEM, foreign-owned parts mfrs., competition from imported vehicles, and a buildup of global over-capacity that threatens the recovery of U.S. domestic producers.


The Automobile in American History and Culture

The Automobile in American History and Culture

Author: Michael L. Berger

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2001-07-30

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 0313016062

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This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.


Planning, Regulation, and Competition: Automobile Industry, 1968

Planning, Regulation, and Competition: Automobile Industry, 1968

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Retailing, Distribution, and Marketing Practices

Publisher:

Published: 1969

Total Pages: 1114

ISBN-13:

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Considers the effects of the automobile industry's planning and regulating activities on competition. Includes "Automobile Industry: A Case Study of Competition" by General Motors Corp. (p. 617-728).


Storied Independent Automakers

Storied Independent Automakers

Author: Charles K. Hyde

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Published: 2009-11-15

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 0814340865

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Auto historians and readers interested in business history will enjoy Storied Independent Automakers.


Vehicle Dynamics and Control

Vehicle Dynamics and Control

Author: Rajesh Rajamani

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-12-21

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 1461414326

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Vehicle Dynamics and Control provides a comprehensive coverage of vehicle control systems and the dynamic models used in the development of these control systems. The control system applications covered in the book include cruise control, adaptive cruise control, ABS, automated lane keeping, automated highway systems, yaw stability control, engine control, passive, active and semi-active suspensions, tire-road friction coefficient estimation, rollover prevention, and hybrid electric vehicles. In developing the dynamic model for each application, an effort is made to both keep the model simple enough for control system design but at the same time rich enough to capture the essential features of the dynamics. A special effort has been made to explain the several different tire models commonly used in literature and to interpret them physically. In the second edition of the book, chapters on roll dynamics, rollover prevention and hybrid electric vehicles have been added, and the chapter on electronic stability control has been enhanced. The use of feedback control systems on automobiles is growing rapidly. This book is intended to serve as a useful resource to researchers who work on the development of such control systems, both in the automotive industry and at universities. The book can also serve as a textbook for a graduate level course on Vehicle Dynamics and Control.