Recent Trends in Automobile Engineering
The chapter discusses recent trends in automobile engineering, focusing on electric vehicles, satellite-based navigation, automated steering, and environmental effects. It highlights the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market driven by battery innovations, expanded model ranges, and improved charging infrastructure. Additionally, it addresses cutting-edge technologies in automated steering systems and the importance of environmental policies in promoting sustainability within the automotive sector.
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What we have learnt
- The global electric vehicle market is projected to grow significantly in 2025.
- Battery technology advancements are key to making electric vehicles more affordable and appealing.
- Satellite navigation integrates with advanced driving assistance systems, enhancing vehicle safety.
- Automated steering technologies like steer-by-wire are revolutionizing vehicle control.
- Environmental policies are crucial for reducing emissions and managing end-of-life vehicles.
Key Concepts
- -- Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- Battery-powered vehicles that produce no tailpipe emissions and are increasingly competitive with traditional combustion engines.
- -- Advanced DriverAssistance Systems (ADAS)
- Safety systems that use technology to assist the driver in driving and parking functions.
- -- SteerbyWire (SbW)
- A technology that replaces mechanical linkages in steering with electronic controls, allowing for weight reduction and customizable steering feel.
- -- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- A policy approach that holds manufacturers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, including post-consumer waste management.
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