Abstract:

The growth of the European population has led to the search for new technologies for innovative solutions in energy, industry and transport. The current development of electric cars and their success has contributed to the search for alternative propulsion systems for seagoing ships and aircraft. In this paper the current innovations in automotive branches, including the development of propulsion systems in vehicles are described. Examples of the use of hybrid propulsion systems for three groups of vehicles: land, sea and air are presented. The concepts of technical solutions are described and the potential benefits of modifying traditional combustion systems are detailed. Further work on new technologies needs to be carried out, in particular as regards battery life, weight reduction, increasing power density and energy to meet transport requirements.