producing list of the four development most likely to come common features on motor vehicle in the near future.
2007-05-31 03:22:35 · 6 answers · asked by gabrielliberty 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Adaptive cruise control should be common (if manufacturers are smart).
Possibly CVTs.
Variable displacement engines (some cylinders stop to save energy while cruising).
Lighter materials such as carbon fiber or fiberglass to replace steel.
Heat recovery (converting exhaust/engine heat into mechanical energy).
Now you have 5.
2007-05-31 03:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More glass (roofs), and instrumentation being projected onto the glass.
Lighting being projected/displayed on glass ie, the entire rear window will go red for a brake light, part of the window will flash as an indicator.
Voice recognition of ownership and fingerprint/breathalyser recognition. CCTV facing forwards or covering the vehicle to 'witness' fault of accidents, for insurance purposes.
Water powered vehicles that require no fossil fuels.
Remote de-activation of the vehicle engine by electronic immobiliser triggerd by insurance companies/owners/police
2007-05-31 10:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by My name's MUD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop-start technology - possibly using combined starter-alternators.
Regenerative braking.
Dual-clutch transmissions.
Crash preparation systems (e.g. Mercedes-Benz's PreSafe system).
2007-06-01 04:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wedge brakes
Camless engines
Tweels
Autopilot (don't laugh) :)
2007-06-01 13:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by Tree[Crash]Doh! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eh?
2007-05-31 14:48:01 · answer #5 · answered by Bandit600 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know what you are on about
2007-05-31 10:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by GEOFF W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋