TY  - GEN
AU  - Cantor, Brian
AU  - Grant, Patrick
AU  - Johnston, Colin
TI  - Automotive Engineering: Lightweight, Functional and Novel Materials
SN  - 9780750310017
U1  - 629.232 CAN 
PY  - 2008///
CY  -  New York 
PB  - Taylor & Francis
KW  - Motor vehicles-Materials
KW  - Automobiles-Materials
N2  - The current automotive industry faces numerous challenges, including increased global competition, more stringent environmental and safety requirements, the need for higher performance vehicles, and reducing costs. The materials used in automotive engineering play key roles in overcoming these issues. Automotive Engineering: Lightweight, Functional, and Novel Materials focuses on both existing materials and future developments in automotive science and technology." "With contributions from internationally recognized experts, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge automotive materials and technologies. It will help you understand the key materials and engineering concerns currently confronting this industry."--Jacket

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