Theory of Ground Vehicles

Theory of Ground Vehicles, 5th Edition, serves as an educational textbook and reference addressing fundamental and applied principles of ground vehicle mechanics. The volume supports both academic study and professional engineering practice.

Coverage examines vehicle drive configurations and emerging transport technology. The text details the fundamentals of electric drives, hybrid electric drives, and fuel cell technology, while introducing the classification and operating principles of automated driving systems and cooperative driving automation.

In addition, the work examines specialized surface applications. It highlights how terramechanics principles guide the development of extraterrestrial rovers and explores approaches to operating efficiency.