Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master’s degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and is also Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified. Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson Education. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and outstanding alumni of Ohio Northern University.

• Chapter 1 Carbon-Based Fuels and the Environment 1Chapter 2 Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles 15Chapter 3 Hybrid Engine Systems 26Chapter 4 Gasoline 50Chapter 5 Oxygenated Fuels 62Chapter 6 Propane, CNG, LNG, and Synthetic Fuels 72Chapter 7 Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels 82Chapter 8 Hybrid Auxiliary and High-Voltage Batteries 88Chapter 9 Electric Motors, Generators, and Controls 116Chapter 10 Regenerative Braking Systems 140Chapter 11 Hybrid Vehicle Transmissions and Transaxles 151Chapter 12 Hybrid Vehicle Heating and Air Conditioning 182Chapter 13 Honda Hybrid Vehicles 209Chapter 14 Toyota/Lexus Hybrid Vehicles 228Chapter 15 Ford/Mercury Hybrid Vehicles 250Chapter 16 General Motors Hybrid Vehicles 265Chapter 17 Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles 280Chapter 18 Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies 288Chapter 19 Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures 303Chapter 20 First Responder Procedures 320Appendix 1 Sample Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) Ase-Type Certification Test 330Appendix 2 NATEF Correlation Chart 334Glossary 336

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master’s degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and is also Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified. Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson Education. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and outstanding alumni of Ohio Northern University.

• Chapter 1 Carbon-Based Fuels and the Environment 1Chapter 2 Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles 15Chapter 3 Hybrid Engine Systems 26Chapter 4 Gasoline 50Chapter 5 Oxygenated Fuels 62Chapter 6 Propane, CNG, LNG, and Synthetic Fuels 72Chapter 7 Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels 82Chapter 8 Hybrid Auxiliary and High-Voltage Batteries 88Chapter 9 Electric Motors, Generators, and Controls 116Chapter 10 Regenerative Braking Systems 140Chapter 11 Hybrid Vehicle Transmissions and Transaxles 151Chapter 12 Hybrid Vehicle Heating and Air Conditioning 182Chapter 13 Honda Hybrid Vehicles 209Chapter 14 Toyota/Lexus Hybrid Vehicles 228Chapter 15 Ford/Mercury Hybrid Vehicles 250Chapter 16 General Motors Hybrid Vehicles 265Chapter 17 Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles 280Chapter 18 Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies 288Chapter 19 Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures 303Chapter 20 First Responder Procedures 320Appendix 1 Sample Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) Ase-Type Certification Test 330Appendix 2 NATEF Correlation Chart 334Glossary 336

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master’s degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and is also Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified. Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson Education. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and outstanding alumni of Ohio Northern University.

• Chapter 1 Carbon-Based Fuels and the Environment 1Chapter 2 Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles 15Chapter 3 Hybrid Engine Systems 26Chapter 4 Gasoline 50Chapter 5 Oxygenated Fuels 62Chapter 6 Propane, CNG, LNG, and Synthetic Fuels 72Chapter 7 Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels 82Chapter 8 Hybrid Auxiliary and High-Voltage Batteries 88Chapter 9 Electric Motors, Generators, and Controls 116Chapter 10 Regenerative Braking Systems 140Chapter 11 Hybrid Vehicle Transmissions and Transaxles 151Chapter 12 Hybrid Vehicle Heating and Air Conditioning 182Chapter 13 Honda Hybrid Vehicles 209Chapter 14 Toyota/Lexus Hybrid Vehicles 228Chapter 15 Ford/Mercury Hybrid Vehicles 250Chapter 16 General Motors Hybrid Vehicles 265Chapter 17 Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles 280Chapter 18 Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies 288Chapter 19 Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures 303Chapter 20 First Responder Procedures 320Appendix 1 Sample Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) Ase-Type Certification Test 330Appendix 2 NATEF Correlation Chart 334Glossary 336