Preface

Joop Pauwelussen

Elst, The Netherlands

Teaching vehicle dynamics and control for the last 25 years, I have often struggled with the challenge of how to give students a proper understanding of the vehicle as a dynamic system. Many times, students new to the field do not currently have sufficient practice in design and experimental performance assessment, which are required for them to progress in skills and knowledge.

Fortunately, most students in automotive engineering have a minimal (and sometimes much higher) level of practical experience working on vehicles. This practical experience is usually a motivator to choose automotive engineering. However, that experience is not always matched with a sufficient level of practical knowledge ...

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