"In this illustrated compendium, readers will learn about forty-five of the strangest, most unconventional vehicles that have ever existed--from submersibles to dirigibles, and everything in between"-- Provided by publisher.

Advances in methods of gear design and the possibility of predicting the sound pressure level and lifetime of gearboxes and perfect instrumentation of test stands allows for the production of a new generation of quiet transmission units. Current literature on gearbox noise and vibration is usually focused on a particular problem such as gearbox design without a detailed description of measurement methods for noise and vibration testing. “Vehicle...

"The Mystery Machine broke down, and Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are stranded. It's going to take every type of transportation to get back home, including a bus, train, boat, plane, and more! Young readers will delight in using the clues in the text and photos to guess what type of transportation the gang is using before turning the page"-- Provided by publisher.

Machines developed for use on land change the way the world works. When tanks were first built, they changed the course of a war. Cars changed how people move--and now electric cars are doing it again! Mag-Lev trains are amazing feats of engineering that move faster than anyone 100 years ago would have thought possible! Readers of this compelling volume explore the science and engineering behind many kinds of machines that go on land, including full-color...

Amphibious vehicles are known for their versatility in helping troops and supplies get from sea to land and back again. Starting out with boats with wheels, these machines are fast and full of technology to keep people safe and always moving. Readers will learn about how amphibious vehicles developed and see examples of modern amphibious vehicles in the military today. They'll also get a glimpse into the future of amphibious vehicles in the military....

Robust Optimization is a method to improve robustness using low-cost variations of a single, conceptual design. The benefits of Robust Optimization include faster product development cycles, faster launch cycles, fewer manufacturing problems, fewer field problems, lower-cost, higher performing products and processes, and lower warranty costs. All these benefits can be realized if engineering and product development leadership of automotive and manufacturing...

"Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a central issue for curbing climate change, which is of great concern to the global community. As a significant portion of the emissions is associated with transportation, the use of the electric drive, hybrid electric drive, and fuel cell for ground vehicles, to facilitate replacing the internal combustion engine powered by fossil fuels, has received intense worldwide attention. To enhance safety, traffic flow,...

Discusses innovations in transportation, including electric vehicles, new fuels, and driverless vehicles.

Examines how manufacturers use engineering, science, and technology to design safer vehicles and transportation systems.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing fourteen speed machines, including a jet ski, speedboat, scooter, private jet, and bullet train.