Im taking a class at school called cars and culture and i have to write a thessis on concepts that will revolutionalize driveing and im either to dumb or well stupid. i cant think of any thing thats not in production. I found Lane Departure Warning Systems but that went into production this year . any one know something?
drive by wire systems or something like that I can't remember what it was called. or maybe hover cars how everyone thought by 2000 we'd be in flying cars.
In california I think it is, they have magnetic strips laid under the road for when they "try" self-driven vehicles. There is an idea...
Are they asking you to come up with something that may innovate driving, or research something that is already an idea?
Do I really need a signature?
well, i was gonna save this for the patent office but i tell you anyway. i was think of somewhat of a electric car but with extremely long battery life. it would be FWD but have generators attached to the back wheels. as the back wheels spin as you drive, they would produce electricity and constently charge the batteries up front, thus eliminating having to plug the car in.
research something that is already an idea
Jason (The Kings Jester) wrote:SpecialKid wrote:drive by wire systems or something like that I can't remember what it was called. or maybe hover cars how everyone thought by 2000 we'd be in flying cars.
That is out already.
Not only is it out already, but almost every major manufacturer uses it. Virtually every GM car to come out in the last couple of years uses it. Using the technology the manufacturer has more control over the engine, helping to increase fuel economy and taking all the fun out of driving.
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Dave wrote:Jason (The Kings Jester) wrote:SpecialKid wrote:drive by wire systems or something like that I can't remember what it was called. or maybe hover cars how everyone thought by 2000 we'd be in flying cars.
That is out already.
Not only is it out already, but almost every major manufacturer uses it. Virtually every GM car to come out in the last couple of years uses it. Using the technology the manufacturer has more control over the engine, helping to increase fuel economy and taking all the fun out of driving.
So true. We had a 2004 TL and once we let off the gas the car wouldn't just start to slow down, but it would damn near stop; it didn't coast at all. We got rid of the TL (I miss that car, mmm, 18's) and got the MDX (we needed a 4 wheel drive vehicle) and it can coast!
Kevin Pecoraro wrote:well, i was gonna save this for the patent office but i tell you anyway. i was think of somewhat of a electric car but with extremely long battery life. it would be FWD but have generators attached to the back wheels. as the back wheels spin as you drive, they would produce electricity and constently charge the batteries up front, thus eliminating having to plug the car in.
wow, that is a good idea
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Dave wrote:Jason (The Kings Jester) wrote:SpecialKid wrote:drive by wire systems or something like that I can't remember what it was called. or maybe hover cars how everyone thought by 2000 we'd be in flying cars.
That is out already.
Not only is it out already, but almost every major manufacturer uses it. Virtually every GM car to come out in the last couple of years uses it. Using the technology the manufacturer has more control over the engine, helping to increase fuel economy and taking all the fun out of driving.
and GM diesels have used it since the 80's in the trucks
i was thinking of a system that would either limit your speed or decrese you mpg's if you didnt have your seatbelt on
yeah VW has been using fly by wire for years, so long infact its rare that I actually see throttle cables at work hahaha
they have brake by wire, and fly by wire for a long time, they were surpossed to make steer by wire but I neverhead of any company actually using it.
I always thought solenoid controlled valves would be something cool. Increased gas mileage due to less paracitic loss and infinately adjustable valve timing. I think BMW or Mercedes has been doing some research on it.
Chris IDV wrote:I always thought solenoid controlled valves would be something cool. Increased gas mileage due to less paracitic loss and infinately adjustable valve timing. I think BMW or Mercedes has been doing some research on it.
you took the words right out of mmy mouth
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Think Jetson style cars. How would it be if flying cars actualy were owned by everyone.
And before you all say theres no such thing go check out the Aerocar I think its called.
The ides is out there but its not in production and it would change our world dramaicly!
Just think, no more traffic jams, no old tires to dispose of, the list of benifits is almost endless!
Hope this helps.
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I would do the reasearch on fuel cell/hydrogen powered vehicles. Their not currently in production but their are a few prototypes. They WILL revolutionize the automotive industry especially in the area of fuel usage and mileage. The whole hybrid electric thing is more of a pass thru, till we bring out newer technologies.
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Think Jetson style cars. How would it be if flying cars actualy were owned by everyone.
And before you all say theres no such thing go check out the Aerocar I think its called.
The ides is out there but its not in production and it would change our world dramaicly!
Just think, no more traffic jams, no old tires to dispose of, the list of benifits is almost endless!
There's a host of new problems that would go along with that.
muck - are you supposed to cover all aspects of a concept? By that I mean political, economic, social, and technological ramifications as well as advancements?
Blown.
bmw's new parking system that has the car park for you.
cavyracer88 wrote:Kevin Pecoraro wrote:well, i was gonna save this for the patent office but i tell you anyway. i was think of somewhat of a electric car but with extremely long battery life. it would be FWD but have generators attached to the back wheels. as the back wheels spin as you drive, they would produce electricity and constently charge the batteries up front, thus eliminating having to plug the car in.
wow, that is a good idea
The problem here is the generator to recharge will be so hard to move that it will take lots of energy to recharge it thus reducing the battery life. Remember generators are not free-spinning. GM's EV1 had a similar setup when the car was going to stop.
Chris IDV wrote:I always thought solenoid controlled valves would be something cool. Increased gas mileage due to less paracitic loss and infinately adjustable valve timing. I think BMW or Mercedes has been doing some research on it.
BMW was the one and they used magnets. The idea is excellent, but BMW decided to freeze it as it was not working and it made the engine to top heavy thus highering the center of gravity.
Dennis wrote:Maybe they already have this but a system that could sense when you were about to fall asleep and wake you up would be nice for some people. I havent heard of it but that doesnt mean it doesnt exist.
Volvo and GM did a concept of this.
Word of advice... Avoid drive-by-"X" like a black plague. These "technologies" only did was reinstate the modo "if it ain't broke don't fix it."
Drive by whatever is being used on numerous cars and some cars are going back to their original mechanical set-up, because they are so problematic.
If you want an idea... What about a car that has to go through a breathalyzer in order to start the car, the theory is the car will not start if you are drunk.
I also think "halfJ99 (Nik)'s" idea of the seatbelt was really good too.
The idea here is to put more restraint on stupid people and avoid a casualty.
Another idea is going to sound rudimentary but automanufacturers seem to be forgetting, but what about a car that can get you to point A to point B reliably with no computers to worry about or expensive high tech gadgetry to confuse you. It will be a transportation not the commanding office of NASA. Think mid 20th century cars.
Wow what a concept!?!
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