Survey of automotive engineers on future design of automobiles; probable survival of reciprocating engine with further study of Wankel rotary engine and gas turbine; electric cars waiting for battery breakthrough; disk brakes to be more widely used, and possibility of regenerative braking; better cornering capabilities for tires and greater use of studded tires; wider wheels and independent suspensions expected; increased use of plastic materials foreseen; saving space with smaller engines; safety standards to play increasing role in design. (46317)
Today's experimental cars may be 1975 models
Prod Eng
Product Engineering ; 39 , n 6
1968
8 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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