Library Guides: Transportation Electrical and Electronics: Start Here

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IEEE Xplore: IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL) This link opens in a new window
Access the full-text to more than 4.5 million documents, including 192 IEEE publications, 30+ IET journals and 25 conference titles, 1700+ proceedings from IEEE and IET conferences, IEEE standards, and INSPEC abstract and citation records.

AutoShop 101
Automotive electronics training and resources.
Battery University
free educational website that offers hands-on battery information and tutorials covering battery chemistries, advise on best battery choice and suggest ways to extend battery life.
ETCAI interactive electronics programs
Five interactive learning modules including AC, DC, Digital circuit analysis and troubleshooting. On-campus access at Ashtonbee, Progress and Downsview only. Available from campus desktops.

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Not accessible through library-issued netbooks.
PhET Interactive Simulations -- Electricity, Magnets & Circuits (University of Colorado)
Free simulations on electricity, magnets and circuits, along with other topics.

Films on Demand: Technical Education This link opens in a new window
Includes online videos on automotive technology, building and technical trades, engineering technology, and technical communication topics.

Electricity and Electronics
This ten-part series provides a comprehensive video guide to the study of electronics, ranging from the fundamental laws and principles of electricity at the atomic level to troubleshooting and repair of electronic components.
Electrical Circuits
Introduces the basics of electrical circuits, the various components of a circuit, voltage, current, resistance, and series and parallel circuits. It also demonstrates calculations, how to use a multimeter and introduces resistors and resistance color coding.
Transport: The Electronic Future
Shows how electronics are taking the art and science of driving into the future. Viewers learn how digital control systems, CAD, and CAM, are used throughout a car’s design, testing, and manufacture.

Automotive Control Systems by A. Galip Ulsoy
Covers fundamental concepts and methods of automotive powertrain control, vehicle control, and intelligent transportation systems.
Understanding Automotive Electronics by William Ribbens
From simple automotive electronic circuits to the latest developments in telematics, active safety, entertainment and communications.
Automotive Sensors by John Turner
A complete review of all sensors and their associated controls systems typically found in the modern automotive vehicle.
Electric Vehicle Technology Explained by John Lowry & James Larminie
A complete guide to the principles, design and applications of electric vehicle technology. Including all the latest advances, it presents clear and comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of electric vehicle development.