Any predictions for automotive technology in the future?
11-22-2005, 01:41 PM
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Any predictions for automotive technology in the future?
Mine is this:
I predict within 10 years that drivetrain components such as the Torque Converter, Differential, and Drive Axles will be magnetically coupled. Slip will be dictated by duty cycle as it is now, and components will still be in fluid suspension, but the magnetic coupling will reduce friction to nearly zero, and prevent breaking of mechanically coupled parts while reducing the use of friction material significantly.
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I predict within 10 years that drivetrain components such as the Torque Converter, Differential, and Drive Axles will be magnetically coupled. Slip will be dictated by duty cycle as it is now, and components will still be in fluid suspension, but the magnetic coupling will reduce friction to nearly zero, and prevent breaking of mechanically coupled parts while reducing the use of friction material significantly.
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11-22-2005, 01:57 PM
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Ford/Merc. already has a CVT trans......no shifting
(my new car in the future) will be faster than you
my SLE will still be slow, but have less miles that some new cars
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I predict I'll be faster than you.
my SLE will still be slow, but have less miles that some new cars
11-22-2005, 02:00 PM
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Im guessing Rack and Pinion steering to go mag first within the next few years. I mean "Magnasteer" is not too far away from actually using actual magnets for steering if it has that much adjustible play with it.
11-22-2005, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad V
Im guessing Rack and Pinion steering to go mag first within the next few years. I mean "Magnasteer" is not too far away from actually using actual magnets for steering if it has that much adjustible play with it.
11-22-2005, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
Originally Posted by Chad V
Im guessing Rack and Pinion steering to go mag first within the next few years. I mean "Magnasteer" is not too far away from actually using actual magnets for steering if it has that much adjustible play with it.
11-22-2005, 02:21 PM
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Cars will be flying by the year 2016, they have to!
Though, I hope they improve those electrical and hybrid vehicles, most of them (except the Escape) are ugly as a ****
Though, I hope they improve those electrical and hybrid vehicles, most of them (except the Escape) are ugly as a ****
11-22-2005, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by willwren
Originally Posted by Chad V
Im guessing Rack and Pinion steering to go mag first within the next few years. I mean "Magnasteer" is not too far away from actually using actual magnets for steering if it has that much adjustible play with it.