Automobiles

Captain Nicholar Cugnot, A Franch Man is considered to be the father of

automobile. He built the first self propelled road vehicle which attained a
speed of 2.5 mph in 15 minutes in 1769.

What is Automobile?
The word automobile
Greek word Autos means (Self)
Latin Word mobilis means (moveable)
Automobile engineering is a branch of engineering which makes the
study of the self propelled vehicles in context of purpose, construction
and operational details of different components.

Development & Scope

The desire of a person to finish a greater distance in short duration.
To increase the load carrying capacity with lesser strain and lesser
cost.
Design of automobile by scientists, engineers or designers.
The latest trends has provided the owner with automobile that are
safer, easier to drive, economical and comfortable.

Source of Power
The Source of power in automobiles is internal combustion engine with
petrol or diesel as a fuel.
Alternate Sources are:
Electricity
Natural gas
Solar Power
Hydrogen etc.

Incorporate Study
Motor Vehicle technology incorporates the study of
Mechanical
Electrical
Electronics software &
Safety Engineering
As applied to the design, manufacture and operation of motorcycle, cars,
bus , trucks etc.

Vehicle Dynamics &

Design

Engine Combustion &

Tribology

Automotive
Engineering

Mechanical
Engineering

Vehicle Crash
worthiness &
Management

Vehicle Drive Train

Mechanism

Vehicle Performance

Attributes
Ergonomics Engineering: design and analysis of occupants accommodation, engine
components, drivers field of vision and his accessibility to steering wheel, pedals and
other controls.
Assembly Feasibility: the assembly and manufacturing division to ensure that the
vehicle design is easy and cheap to make and assemble and has appropriate functioning
and appearance.
Aerodynamics and Body Engineering: guidance regarding the body style and shape to
the stream-lined and attractive and the feasibility to make the panels for the given design.
Vehicle Dynamics: response of vehicle to ride, handling, steering, braking and traction.

Safety Engineering: assessment of various crash scenarios and there

impact on vehicle occupants. The requirements includes seat belt and air
bags functioning, front and side impact testing and resistance to roll over.
Performance: reflection on the parameters related to how quickly the
vehicle can accelerate, its top speed, how quickly it can come to complete
stop from a set speed, and amount of control it has in inclement weather.
Fuel Economy and Pollution: fuel efficiency of vehicle ( liters of fuel
consumed per 100 kilometers).and the exhaust emissions of hydrocarbons,
nitrogen oxides, carbon mono oxides etc.
Cost: the cost of vehicle includes the material cost, manufacturing cost,
up-front tooling, fixed cost associated with its developments, warranty
reductions and marketing.

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