Emerging Technologies Jim Halderman
Introduction Former flat-rate technician, business owner, and a professor of automotive technology Author of many automotive textbooks all published by Pearson Prentice Hall Holder of a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified.
What was “new” in the 1970s?
Electronic Ignition, Disc Brakes and Unleaded Gas
1980s
Computer-Controlled Carburetors
Beginning of Fuel Injection
1990s
ODB-II and Airbags
2000s
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Required on all vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Electric Power Steering
40% of new vehicles use EPS
Some (Ford Mustang) are variable
2010s Fuel Economy and High Fuel prices are driving the industry
Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Injector squirts into the cylinder
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
ETC GM Dash Warning Lights
ETC Ford Dash Warning Lights
ETC Chrysler/Dodge Warning Light
Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
Multiple Displacement Systems
Chevy VOLT
Plug-in Hybrid
Chevrolet VOLT
Smart Phone Interface
FIAT Multiair
Engine Technology
Looks like any four cylinder
Four Cylinder 1.4 liter
Intake Valves Opened by Hydraulics
Solenoids Controlled by the PCM
Electronic Stability Control (Required on all new vehicles)
Backup Camera (required on all new vehicles by 2014)
Replaceable Fuel Filters (Not allowed after 2014)
Future? Fuel economy standards will increase from 27.5 mpg today to 35.5 mpg by Fuel economy standards will rise to 54.5 mpg by 2025.
More GDI, VVT and Turbochargers
Alternative Fuels?
More Electric Vehicles (EVs)?
SAE Standardized Electric Plug
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Summary No one knows what the future will bring Keep the fundamentals in mind Practice using service information Google is my best friend The future is………where we will spend the rest of our lives