The Automotive Industry Needs Research

Abstract

There is now an increasing need for research to meet the objectives of vehicle energy conservation and the case for this is presented here. It illustrates the need for basic research in areas such as heat transfer and combustion in alternative engines, instrumentation control, rheology and manufacturing processes for vehicle components and materials. Car manufacture needs research on thermomechanical treatments application of optimization theory, acoustic diagnostics and assembly of mechanical parts by robots. The best way of attracting the attention of the university community to such research are also discussed, emphasizing the role of establishing good communication channels.