Today's Technician: Automotive Electricity and Electronics

Whether you're an aspiring automotive professional, preparing for ASE certification or already working in the field, TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS, Eighth Edition, will equip you to confidently understand, diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems in today's automobiles. The text's unique two-volume approach helps you make the most of your time in both the classroom and the auto shop. The first volume (Classroom Manual) covers the theory and application of electricity, electronics and circuitry in modern automobiles, while the second (Shop Manual) focuses on real-world symptoms, diagnostics and repair information.

In addition to comprehensive coverage, accurate and up-to-date technical information and hundreds of detailed, full-color illustrations and photographs, the Eighth Edition features extensive updates with information on new and emerging technologies and techniques. Highlights include coverage of telematic systems, LED and adaptive lighting, hybrid and electric vehicles, stop/start technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and other modern accessory systems. The new edition also aligns to the 2022 ASE Education Foundation accreditation requirements and includes job sheets correlated to all MLR, AST and MAST tasks.

About the Author

Barry Hollembeak has been involved in the automotive repair industry for nearly 50 years. Mr. Hollembeak entered the automotive technology field in 1974 as a service technician, working in both fleet and independent repair shops before opening his own repair facility. After selling his business and retiring as a technician, he became an instructor and author, teaching automotive technology at the post-secondary level for five years and serving as director of education for two years.

Mr. Hollembeak then entered manufacturer training. He currently owns his own training development company, which provides both written training materials and eLearning courses to the aftermarket automotive repair industry. Mr. Hollembeak is a Master and Advanced Engine Performance Certified Technician with ASE; serves as an advisory board member for Arapahoe Community College s automotive technology program; and is involved with the College Automotive Program, Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) and SkillsUSA. He has also been a guest speaker for NATEF, CATS and several other organizations.