The auto industry has been perfecting the internal combustion engine (ICE)for some 120 years. Billions of dollars of work is ongoing at all of the auto companies on alternatives to ICEs. A cooperative program between the Big Three and government to replace ICEs with electric engines has been operating since 1993. What is the internal combustion engine (ICE)an example of?
A)a dominant design
B)design dichotomy
C)a synergistic design
D)a differential design

Question

The auto industry has been perfecting the internal combustion engine (ICE)for some 120 years. Billions of dollars of work is ongoing at all of the auto companies on alternatives to ICEs. A cooperative program between the Big Three and government to replace ICEs with electric engines has been operating since 1993. What is the internal combustion engine (ICE)an example of?
A)a dominant design  
B)design dichotomy  
C)a synergistic design  
D)a differential design

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The internal combustion engine (ICE) is an example of a dominant design, as it has been the primary engine technology used in automobiles for over a century and has been refined and improved upon by various auto companies. However, alternatives to ICEs are being pursued as a way to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

The Auto Industry Has Been Perfecting the Internal Combustion Engine