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After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
Compare four-stroke and two-stroke cycle
engines.
Explain the different engine classifi cations.
Identify the parts of various engine types.
Describe the operating principles of hybrid,
all-electric, and fuel cell vehicles.
Technical Terms
all-electric vehicle
detonation
eccentric shaft
engine mounts
F-head
fi ring order
four-stroke cycle
fuel cell
full hybrid
hemispherical combustion chamber
horizontally opposed engine
hybrid vehicle
I-head
inline
L-head
mild hybrid
monohead
overhead camshaft
plug-in hybrids
preignition
push rod
reed valve
regenerative braking system
rocker arm
rocker shaft
rotary engine
rotary valve
rotor housings
rotors
slant
squish area
T-head
two-stroke cycle
valve train
variable compression engine
V-type
wedge combustion chamber
Engine
Classifi cation,
Parts Identifi cation
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