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E J Horton, W D Compton

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|August 10, 1984

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Advanced automotive technology, including electronics and new materials, will create vehicles with superior quality, fuel efficiency, and performance by the 1990s.

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Area of Science:

Automotive Engineering
Materials Science
Electronics Engineering

Background:

The automotive industry is undergoing rapid technological advancement.
Integration of diverse engineering disciplines is key to future vehicle development.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline current technological trends shaping the automotive sector.
To project the characteristics of an average vehicle in the 1990s based on these trends.

Main Methods:

Analysis of emerging technologies in electronics, powertrains, materials, and manufacturing.
Synthesis of these trends to conceptualize a future vehicle.

Main Results:

Future vehicles will integrate advanced electronics, microprocessors, novel engine/transmission systems, and composite/ceramic materials.
Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) will be crucial for development.

Conclusions:

These integrated technologies will enable the creation of advanced automobiles.
The projected 1990s vehicle will exhibit enhanced quality, fuel economy, and performance.