AUTOMOBILES: The Power Train of Internal Combustion, it's Workings and the Car Culture; A beginner's guide to the world of cars.

It is well established that as one form of civilization falls, it gives way to another. So as one form of technology ends, it is replaced by another. Cars powered by internal combustion power train for over a century have influenced every aspect of our existence. By eliminating restrictions to how far we could go and how to get there, automobiles have enabled mankind in conquering terrains and be movers of frontiers. By connecting civilisations far apart, separated by mountains, snowy belt forest and the desert, automobiles powered by internal combustion power train have been part of defining moments of our history.But we are now at a crossroad; as the world is moving towards electrification of automobiles, the internal combustion power train will eventually fade away and be relegated to the shadows. In a few years to come when electric powered cars will become mainstream, the car culture as we know it today will change. Some aspects of the car culture will change, but others will be lost forever to the death of internal combustion power train. Acknowledging that the coming generation will not be privileged to enjoy the car culture as revolving around the internal combustion engine, this book is written to provide basic knowledge on the major components of automobiles powered by internal combustion power train. The simplified approach adopted makes this book suitable for children of age 6 to adults of over 18 years. Readers who are interested in enriching themselves with basic knowledge of cars and its internal workings will find this book both fascinating and educating The deployment of images and graphics is aimed at maximizing enjoyable reader experience. Read more