Petrol and diesel -unfit for 2030?

摘要

The internal combustion engine (ICE) has dominated car innovation for over a century. During this time, a deeply personal relationship has formed between driver and machine. Perhaps it is the intoxicating smell of exhaust fumes, the gentle hum of the engine on the open road, or maybe the opportunity to get "under the hood." Whatever the attraction, the ICE has been a great friend to many, arguably rivalling the family pooch for the title of "man's best friend." However, in Europe at least, the reign of the ICE is coming to a close, though some believe elimination of the popular engine technology is premature.