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The transport sector is one of the most valuable sectors in the world. It represents the large oil consumers but still relies mainly on fossil fuels. Since the world trend in fossil fuel use is expected to increase further, a more sustainable transportation system is unavoidable to cope with emerging economic and social issues, such as massive energy consumption and emissions of pollutant gases. In this regard, this book provides an overview of some recent and promising technological advancements in propulsion systems, ranging from on-board components to different propulsion system architectures. In particular, the book aims at giving a brief but significant insight into propulsion system design and architecture, by covering different topics and application fields (road, marine, and aerospace).

Propulsion systems.

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Propulsion systems play an important role in civil and military applications. New designs, new materials, and new technologies have already been applied to propulsion systems to improve power and decrease energy consumption. This book focuses on the recent progress in propulsion system development for different applications in fields such as aerospace and marine industries, as well as for high-speed trains and other vehicles.

Propulsion systems. --- Propulsion systems --- Automatic control.

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Almost all animals move around frequently in space. Their aim is to walk and fly in search of food or to propagate their species. Thus, changing positions is important for creatures' survival and maintaining the environment. As such, this book examines movement with a focus on force and propulsion. Chapters cover topics including rocket engines, electric propulsion, mechanisms of force, and more.

Locomotion. --- Propulsion systems.

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Space shuttles --- Propulsion systems.

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Almost all animals move around frequently in space. Their aim is to walk and fly in search of food or to propagate their species. Thus, changing positions is important for creatures' survival and maintaining the environment. As such, this book examines movement with a focus on force and propulsion. Chapters cover topics including rocket engines, electric propulsion, mechanisms of force, and more.

Locomotion. --- Propulsion systems.