The extrasensory car
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Navigation and sensing control devices, which can help drivers when visibility drops below the safety range, represent some of the new technologies that may be employed in the cars of the future. These devices, many developed from aircraft technology, are discussed.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1993
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The promise of aluminum: the 50-mph sedan
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Ford Motor Co designed the Synthesis 2010 concept car to aid the development of an affordable, lightweight and efficient chassis and power train. The Synthesis 2010 is made completely from aluminum and is based on a conventional Ford Taurus.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1993
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No camshaft needed
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BMW engineers are developing two new types of valve-actuation systems for gasoline engines. These are fully variable mechanical valve trains and electrically actuated valves that remove the need for camshafts.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
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