development of the steam engine by George Stephenson in the late 1700’s was the technological breakthrough that led to the industrial revolution. For the first time in human history transportation could be provided without the use of domesticated animals. Steam engines were used in steam locomotives‚ steam tractors and steam ships (B.Nebel and R.Wright 1995). Stationary steam engines were rapidly established in all the major industries. The major fuel for steam engines was firewood. By the end
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A closer look reveals that electric mobility is reiterating some of the errors of fossil fuel mobility. In most cases‚ electric mobility is embodied by vehicles where a battery and an electric motor replace the internal combustion engine and tank. The resulting large battery packs increase the cost and thus reduce the attractiveness of these solutions for the final user. If we are to solve the pollution‚ cost and congestion problems of the 21st century mobility‚ a more integrated
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Common engine architectures include the V-type and incline engines‚ but the most unique of the three is the horizontally opposed engine. The horizontally opposed engine‚ also known as the boxer engine‚ is the only engine that has pistons that move from side-to-side and give the engine a flat look. The boxer engine has an uneventful past‚ a rich present and bright future. The original design for the boxer engine comes from Carl Benz in 1896 (Hendriks‚ 2006). The concept for the engine was scarcely
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The automotive industry is major component of the American economy‚ but also is a very devastating one‚ which consumes in large quantities natural resources and generates a lot of waste. This industry contributes pollution with toxic substances and fossil fuels. By knowing the Life cycle implication of a specific design materials are the key point for managing and being able to have decision ? making strategy .The results of the Life cycle analysis of cars provide information on n environmental impact
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Diesel engines are heavier so a 2500 cc diesel engine will be heavier than a 2500 cc petrol engine because stronger parts are needed for their operation‚ this extra weight will reduce their performance levels. The turbo diesel engine will gain a higher percentage of the increase in horsepower but will not automatically become faster than a similar sized gasoline engine with a turbocharger offering the same amount of boost. Complexity is reduced in a diesel engine as there is no ignition system
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still be worth as much ar the semi trucks are worth even with high miles. “The greater power of diesel compared to gasoline gives diesel cars an advantage over gas when it comes to torque‚ or the twisting power generated by an engine”(”bell‚cales”) because the gas and diesel engines have more power‚ they are better for the economy. They are better for the economy because most of the goods transported in our country are transported by diesel semi trucks‚ without those trucks our economy would
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original engine of the car and put an electric motor position is the easiest way to switch from oil to electricity while maintaining the other components of the car and is provided with the power required by batteries storage power. The design of the electric car is based on an electric motor‚ an electric control system‚ and a powerful battery can be recharged while maintaining a reduction in weight and make the price affordable to the buyer. The electric vehicle is more suitable than internal combustion
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Cars of Today vs. Cars of Yesterday The cars of today and the cars of yesterday have many similarities as well as many differences. Many of these similarities include; optimal handling‚ technology ahead of their time‚ basic parts such as a motor‚ wheels‚ a drivetrain and a body. Many of the practices used when (automobiles first originated in 1672) are being used even to this day. According to the United States Automobile Association‚ (cars are a vital part of today’s society and play a large
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because their fuel can be harnessed from any source of electricity‚ which is available in most homes and businesses ~ the electricity created by electric cars is created by the burning of fossil fuels at power plants‚ instead of in an internal-combustion engine which pollutes the air. ~ the only new system required for electric cars is one that charges the batteries‚ and major automakers are working on creating a standard system for battery charging ~ electric cars change the chemical composition
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known as a kinematic link (or simply link) or an element. A link may consist of several parts‚ which are rigidly fastened together‚ so that they do not move relative to one another. For example‚ in a reciprocating steam engine‚ as shown above‚ crank‚ connecting rod‚ piston‚ engine frame and main bearings are the four links. A link or an element need not to be a
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