Jon Mucka1
OVERVIEW: SHOULD ENGINEERS BOTHER?
Whether you drive or not, I’m sure you’ve noticed the sudden jump in gas prices. From hurricanes ravaging the gulf coast to the war in Iraq, and a supposed gasoline shortage, many people are left to wonder if there is any end in sight to the drastic hikes. Many people cannot afford to be driving on three dollars per gallon, so they are looking for alternatives. The development of hybrid engines, further development of diesel engines, and the possibility of hydrogen powered vehicles has brought a glimmer of hope to people around the world. Continuing development of many of these projects can be extremely useful in the future. I feel engineers should continue to work on some of these vehicles so that peoples wallets aren’t left empty.
HYBRID ENGINES
THE BASICS
The hybrid engine is an engine that still uses gasoline, but is also propelled by a nickel-hydride battery. The gas engine is shut off when the car......
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