ENGINE OPTIONS FOR THE CAR OF TOMORROW

The strengths and weaknesses are discussed of alternative power plants, namely, an improved spark-ignited reciprocating engine, a startified charge engine, as well as the diesel, gas turbine, Stirling, electric Wankel and steam engines. The spark-ignition and, stratified charge and diesel engines represent near-term technology efforts. Increasingly severe emissions standards require controls that have a deterimental effect on engine fuel economy. Changes that will contribute to improved fuel economy are discussed. The large-scale introduction of advanced heat engines--the gas turbine and stirling--would require new manufacturing facilities, supply and service organizations, and experience in powerplants. However, the gas turbine has lower emissions. The Stirling engine is rated high for fuel economy and low emissions. Comments are made on stored power systems such as battery powered cars and hydrids and it is noted that R & D efforts in this area must concentrate on improving battery technology.

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  • Withrow Jr, J D
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Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 57-62
• Serial:
  • IEEE Spectrum
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • ISSN: 0018-9235

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Electric automobiles; External combustion engines; Gas turbines; Innovation; Internal combustion engines; Spark ignition engines; Steam engines; Stirling engines; Stratified charge engines; Turbine engines; Vehicle power plants; Wankel engines
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile engines; Future concepts
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167611
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM