Significant Automotive Technologies / Companies from 1980's - Today

Kinja'd!!! "IDDaVo - Now has a Toy Yoda" (iddavo)
08/23/2013 at 16:41 • Filed to: Tech

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I've gotten an assignment for history class today on significant events and technologies since the 1980's, and was wondering what were important events for the Automotive Industry. I've noted a few thoughts, but was wondering if you guys had any good information? Such as technology, companies, inventions, and whatever else you can think of. Any information is much appreciated. Thanks.


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Kinja'd!!! Chairman Kaga > IDDaVo - Now has a Toy Yoda
08/23/2013 at 16:52

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Top of head...

Hybrid (although, technically that would be the 1880s...) drivetrains

KERS

Automated manufacturing

Computer aided design

Composite materials

Self-driving Google cars/GPS


Kinja'd!!! Anon > IDDaVo - Now has a Toy Yoda
08/23/2013 at 16:55

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Oh wow, anti lock brakes becoming standard, traction control, 4 cylinder engines that make +300HP that are reliable, safety (the Model S is the safest car in the world now), navigation, v8 can get up to 30mpg now, the dual clutch transmission. That's just the ones I can think of off the top of my head.


Kinja'd!!! GreenN_Gold > IDDaVo - Now has a Toy Yoda
08/23/2013 at 18:08

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Keyless entry. Ever try putting a key in a car door these days? (Assuming there's even a tumbler for it.) It just feels weird.