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Evolution is the process of gradual development of anything and history teaches us that evolution always thrives. A part of evolution is to comply with the changes around. Failure to adapt to changes can make the commodity extinct. The same rule applies to the automobile industry. Petrol cars have been people\u2019s preferred choice for more than a century but recent times have seen electric cars take the spotlight. Although electric cars have been around since the 19th century, it was not until the last few decades that they became a true sensation. But what does this popularity mean for the future of petrol cars? Let\u2019s delve into the details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Electric Cars Became Popular<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Change in petrol prices and environment-friendly features make electric cars popular in comparison to petrol cars <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Electric cars might have gained mass popularity in recent years but they have been around for a long time. In fact, the history of electric cars dates back to the 19th century. The evolution of electric cars <\/a>highlights the obstacles faced by electric cars and how battery-powered vehicles thrived after their early failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petrol prices in the UAE<\/a> and around the world have witnessed fluctuations in recent times. Petrol prices were one of the main reasons for the low popularity of electric vehicles but that is a thing of the past. Recent times have seen hikes in petrol prices and now this factor has become one of the reasons why electric cars have become popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason why electric cars became popular was their environmental-friendly features. No harmful emissions, no noise, etc all contributed to the fame of electric cars. These features caught the eye of the governments and they also launched campaigns to promote green transportation. The number of electric charging stations has increased in the UAE with 325 stations in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Future of Petrol Cars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there might be some gloomy clouds over the future of combustion engine, it is highly unlikely that petrol cars will disappear from the scene for good. Petrol cars have been around for centuries and it\u2019s not like people are getting rid of their cars to replace them with electric cars. That said, car manufacturers are putting their heads together to produce petrol cars that are environment-friendly and consume less fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s go through the methods that car manufacturers can adopt to make combustion engines environment-friendly and be helpful for the future of petrol cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 98-OCTANE FUEL STANDARD<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An engine’s power density and thermodynamic efficiency are significantly increased simply by being able to build it to run at 15:1 or higher compression, making way for further engine downsizing. That necessitates higher-octane fuel, and a research-octane number (RON) of 98 indicates a sweet spot, over which the energy required to produce or refine the fuel increases and the fuel’s well-to-wheels energy\/CO2 benefit decreases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMART CYLINDER DEACTIVATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cylinder deactivation on a need-basis can raise fuel economy in petrol cars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Engines are built to handle the worst-case scenarios, such as towing large loads or accelerating to a quarter-mile speed. By forcing a few cylinders to work hard while the others do nothing, cylinder deactivation increases the economy in less stressful driving scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, dynamic fuel management can shut down all or any cylinders in GM\u2019s 5.3 and 6.2 litres V8 engines<\/a>. This can raise EPA fuel economy by almost 12 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SPECIAL IGNITION SYSTEMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since fuel burns slowly, typical spark plugs in a ca<\/a>r ignite while the piston is already moving upwards, making the first combustion useless. Plans to concurrently ignite more of the mixture promise faster combustion, allowing it to mostly occur on the downstroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, Ford created near-infrared lasers that can fire numerous spots in a combustion chamber, but cost and dependability still remain the issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNIQUE BLOWERS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A turbocharger can eliminate lag under power and permit energy harvesting while cruising.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The amount of air that an engine can consume determines its power, which is why turbochargers and superchargers with the crankshaft and exhaust power were created more than a century ago. The Volvo Drive E and Mercedes M256 engines, among others, are powered by car superchargers<\/a> that use recovered energy. By adding a motor\/generator to a turbocharger, lag under power is eliminated, and energy harvesting while cruising is made possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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