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Battery Characteristics
For this discussion, batteries have been divided into four thematic groups: lead…
Electric Drivetrain Technologies
Introduction The appeal of using electricity to power automobiles is that it…
DISC and Two-Stroke Engines
Direct Injection Stratified Charge (DISC) Engines are considered as the highest level…
Improvements To Spark Ignition Engines
Overview The spark ignition (SI) engine is the dominant passenger car and…
Materials Selection Criteria
Five key factors affect the auto designer’s selection of materials: manufacturability and…
Technologies for Advanced Vehicles Performance and Cost Expectations
This chapter discusses the technical potential and probable costs of a range…
Battery Technologies
The battery is the critical technology for electric vehicles, providing both energy…
Safety Of Lightweight Vehicles
Several of the advanced vehicles examined by OTA will be extremely light.…
