AI influence on ICE design

Experts offer their outlook on the future of heavy-duty internal combustion engines, and of course artificial intelligence will play a role.

Internal combustion engines will continue to be the prime power for key sectors of the global economy. Future engine designs will be heavily influenced by artificial intelligence (AI) and the ecosystem of engine operation. New combustion strategies will deliver more efficiency and lower emissions, while hybrid technology and renewable fuels will be a substantial influence. These are among the key conclusions made by Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Engine Technology Forum, during the “Engine Design for the Next 20 Years” webinar hosted by Truck & Off-Highway Engineering.

Schaeffer was joined on the expert panel by Venu Gupta, who leads engine product strategy and power solutions planning at John Deere, and Mihai Dorobantu, Ph.D., director of technology, planning and government affairs for Eaton's Mobility Group. The webinar is now available on-demand at www.sae.org/webinars/smg-group.