Technical Impacts and Business Effects of the Electric-gasoline Engine

            In the vehicle design, the main technical constraint is experienced when mounting the electric-gas engine together with the electric motor. Engineers are forced to reinvent a proper position from the chassis to the axles for the installation of electric motors. A new vehicle design including fabrication for a new system of mounting and electric motor installation. New requirements for an electrical system, motor installation, and connecting mount are a very complicated part of engineering (Perullo, Trawick, & Mavris, 2016). However, the final product is worth the extra effort and innovation. The changes in vehicle design provide the necessary support to improved vehicle performance – the inventive concept is enhanced to support vehicle performance. Depending on car performance, engineers designed three types of hybrid designs. The new vehicle design provides improved efficiency and gives better miles per gallon result compared to conventional engines.

            Innovation results in improved efficiency and all the benefits of electric propulsion without a range compromise. The engine is also quiet at all engine loads and speeds. However, the new model also has reduced usable space and minimized top speed versus combustion. To ensure the acceptance of the models or ensure customer liking, companies should provide extended warranty for repairs. Warranties and performance guarantees will drive both acceptance and sales. Information on the fuel economy and reduced emissions of the models should also be provided to attract buyers that are environmental conservation supporters and those that are interested in fuel economy. Hybrid vehicles have microprocessors that ensure the precision of control, flexibility, and continuous operation (Azubuike, 2013). These are benefits that are not availed in conventional control systems. Customers should be informed about such benefits to drive sales and acceptance.

References

Azubuike, V. M. (2013). Technological innovation capability and firm’s performance in new product development. Communications of the IIMA, 13(1), 4.

Perullo, C. A., Trawick, D. R., & Mavris, D. N. (2016). Assessment of engine and vehicle performance using integrated hybrid-electric propulsion models. Journal of Propulsion and Power, 32(6), 1305-1314.