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Car Audio for Dummies offers the reader an in-depth look at the elements involved in creating and maintaining an upgraded car sound system. Readers get. * a run-down on the various components that make up a basic, intermediate and professional sound system. * tips and tricks for installation, operation and upkeep. * wiring diagrams. * advice on safety issues. * the legal regulations of in-car entertainment and a rundown of things to consider before installing any component, including decibel levels, restrictions on TV monitors, the ramifications of altering a leased vehicle, and warranty expiration. * the lingo they need to speak with installers, fellow enthusiasts and would-be sponsors on the car show circuit. more...

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The first edition of this book was written six years ago. Since then, there have been some significant developments in the area of car audio (and video). In addition, many of the products featured in the first edition are now obsolete. While the first edition of the book continues to sell, we have seen a bit of a slow-down at major accounts. This edition promises to be even more successful than the last. Car Stereo Cookbook, 2e is a completely revamped edition of a hugely successful title that continues to sell. This revised book will include new information on mobile video, satellite radio, mp3, wma, digital broadcast radio, and will eliminate the out-of-date products that are no longer pertinent. more...

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Because of rapid advances in technology, the career of auto service technician has changed more rapidly than most careers. For many years, a person who had mechanical ability and a great deal of curiosity could graduate from high school and enter the field. These mechanics, or grease monkeys as they were called, may not have been good at math or reading, but if they were adept at taking machines apart and had an intuitive feel for what made them run, that was enough. Today’s auto service technician is a highly trained professional who has expertise in computer technology, physics, electronics and a variety of other fields. There is still the challenge of solving a problem, but now the technician is more likely to be reading computer printouts than listening to the engine. more...

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In spite of the energy crises and the recession, there has been a global, explosive growth in the amount of motor vehicles. In the past 50 years, the amount has increased from 50 to 700 million vehicles. For economical reasons they will probably continue to be used for a considerable number of years, despite the poor yield of internal combustion engines resulting in the inevitable production of some gaseous pollutants. The subsequent increase of gaseous pollutants in our atmosphere caused by exhaust gas from automobiles has enhanced the problem of the elimination of these pollutants produced by internal combustion engines. Catalysis has proven to be the best solution to lower the content of exhaust gas in pollutants. As its predecessors, CAPoC4 proved to be a suitable platform for discussing technological improvements and developments along with future perspectives and challenges. In the light of new results and further legislative regulations, the following topics were intensely discussed:. *low light-off behaviour based on improved catalysts and substrate formulations. *efficient adsorber systems for storage of hydrocarbon emissions. *electrically heated catalyst systems ahead the main catalyst or, alternatively, close coupled catalysts (at the manifold of the engine). • lean DeNOx catalysts allowing for decomposition of NOx in the oxygen-rich exhaust of direct injection gasoline engines and high speed injection diesel engines or, alternatively, NOx trapping/reduction in a hybrid approach. * collection and destruction of dry particulates or soot. There is no doubt that clean vehicle technology is a vital part of improving air quality. Challenges remain and call for technological answers. Catalytic air pollution control is still an area providing a considerable incentive for innovative work. more...

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More and more travelers are turning to online resources to book their own trips. This is the guide you need to get your airline tickets, finding the hotel and reserving a room, and get a rental car for site seeing or making it to your business appointment. Cliffs Notes Booking Your Next Trip Online will give you leads on where to find package deals and dig up those online travel bargains. more...

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