The International Challenge - Keynote Address

The information presented herein deals with four general areas including: (1) Trends in vehicle design as influenced by government regulations, fuel economy, and consumer preference; (2) Critical issues which will impact on vehicle industry in this decade; (3) International implications of technology development; and (4) Local or regional problems that might benefit from international considerations.

Each is discussed in detail in addition to concluding remarks dealing with the present-day challenges facing the engineer.