Electrical Systems

Crafted by skilled technicians and narrated by professionals for an engaging learning experience, this course is your ultimate weapon to ace the ASE Certification A6, focusing on electrical and electronic systems.

The comprehensive exam guide is an exhaustive and expertly constructed manual designed to empower automotive professionals to succeed on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 Electrical and Electronic Systems certification exam. This indispensable resource covers all critical aspects and competencies required for mastery of automotive electrical systems, presented in a structured, accessible format.

Electricity is essentially the lifeblood of the modern, technological society that we enjoy, for without it, the devices and machinery that enable our economy would not be able to function. The US grid is aging, and one of the tools for modernizing the system is the incorporation of computerized systems that allow for the rapid monitoring and control of the equipment used in the grid. Connecting these systems to the internet has increased the ability to remotely control aspects of the grid, but this has come with increasing concern for the grid’s cybersecurity.

Solar Power for Beginners uses stepwise instructions, tons of real-life examples, and various schematics that make your solar learning life easier. DIY SOURCE authors have consulted with numerous mobile solar power DIYers, electrical and photovoltaics engineers, and off-grid solar professionals to prepare a solar guide to power your adventures.

Blackout Wars is about the historically unprecedented threat to our electronic civilization from its dependence on the electric power grid. In a nationwide blackout lasting months or years, the entire population of the US could be at risk. There would be no food. No water. Communications, transportation, industry, business, and finance - all of the critical infrastructures that support modern civilization would be paralyzed. Threats to the electric power grid are posed by cyber-attack, sabotage, a geomagnetic super-storm, and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from the high-altitude detonation of a nuclear weapon.