The future of car engines In October 1973 the oil crisis began "when the members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) proclaimed an oil embargo" (Wikipedia, n.d.). This action was in response to the United States supplying weapons to Israel in their war against Syria and Egypt, which was called the Yom Kippur war. As a result of this embargo, the United States passed a law called the "Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)", the purpose of which was to "reduce energy consumption by increasing the fuel economy of cars and light trucks" (NHTSA, n.d.). This legislation remains impactful to the future of automakers. In 2011, "President Obama announced an agreement with 13 large automakers to increase fuel economy to
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Although, there has been significant improvement in the function of this engine, scientists and engineers are designing smaller and more fuel-efficient versions of this motor. Furthermore, there are engine technologies that you might see in the near future that will begin to achieve these new efficiency goals. Homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) is"a combination of the operating principles of a gas engine and a diesel" (Csaba Csere, April 2010). Also, there is the revised stop start system (Csaba Csere, April 2010), which shuts off the engine when a driver is sitting at a stoplight, and when the driver releases the brake, restarts the engine. There are also engine designs which utilize ethanol more efficiently. Another idea is direct fuel injection, which sprays fuel directly into the the engines combustion chamber instead of its intake ports (Csaba Csere, April 2010). Additionally, there are engines that make use of variable displacement, which turns off some of the engine cylinders to improve …show more content…
Hence, there is not a consensus on which technology that a company uses resources to achieve this efficiency. Some companies choose to invest in motors that use hybrid fuel, others in advancements in the internal combustion engine, and those who believe that hydrogen engines are the future. Ultimately, it will be the consumer who chooses the winners and losers in these endeavors. Whichever technology prevails, it will have to greatly increase the efficiency, be easy for the consumer to implement, and also be affordable to the majority of buyers. Certainly, the cars of today are vastly different than the cars of 10 years ago. Carmakers are adding advanced features to today 's cars that enhance the driving experience by integrating the products and services we depend on in our everyday lives. If you receive a call while driving, your phone links to your audio system and allows you to answer the call without taking your hands off the steering wheel, or your eyes off the road. Additionally, there is no need to ask for directions because most vehicles have GPS systems in them, and if they break down, will call the tow service. In conclusion, there has been tremendous advances in automobiles, which continues to present challenges for car companies to remain competitive in the
Although, there has been significant improvement in the function of this engine, scientists and engineers are designing smaller and more fuel-efficient versions of this motor. Furthermore, there are engine technologies that you might see in the near future that will begin to achieve these new efficiency goals. Homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) is"a combination of the operating principles of a gas engine and a diesel" (Csaba Csere, April 2010). Also, there is the revised stop start system (Csaba Csere, April 2010), which shuts off the engine when a driver is sitting at a stoplight, and when the driver releases the brake, restarts the engine. There are also engine designs which utilize ethanol more efficiently. Another idea is direct fuel injection, which sprays fuel directly into the the engines combustion chamber instead of its intake ports (Csaba Csere, April 2010). Additionally, there are engines that make use of variable displacement, which turns off some of the engine cylinders to improve …show more content…
Hence, there is not a consensus on which technology that a company uses resources to achieve this efficiency. Some companies choose to invest in motors that use hybrid fuel, others in advancements in the internal combustion engine, and those who believe that hydrogen engines are the future. Ultimately, it will be the consumer who chooses the winners and losers in these endeavors. Whichever technology prevails, it will have to greatly increase the efficiency, be easy for the consumer to implement, and also be affordable to the majority of buyers. Certainly, the cars of today are vastly different than the cars of 10 years ago. Carmakers are adding advanced features to today 's cars that enhance the driving experience by integrating the products and services we depend on in our everyday lives. If you receive a call while driving, your phone links to your audio system and allows you to answer the call without taking your hands off the steering wheel, or your eyes off the road. Additionally, there is no need to ask for directions because most vehicles have GPS systems in them, and if they break down, will call the tow service. In conclusion, there has been tremendous advances in automobiles, which continues to present challenges for car companies to remain competitive in the