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The increasing demand for vehicles worldwide, as well as for their diversity according to specific applications, is confronted with limits regarding energy resources, ecological impacts and traffic flow. The propulsion systems of future vehicles will have to cover an area between acceptance and limitations.
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Stan, C. Automotive Propulsion Systems — Alternatives, Combinations and Trends. AutoTechnol 2, 60–63 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03246697
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03246697