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Another need that engineers address is the
desire for comfort. For example, heated seats, remote
start, and multimedia options increase the comfort
of traveling. Vehicles continue to be designed with
new technologies such as satellite radio, screen-
based directions, and GPS. See Figure 13-14.
Transportation technologies continually face
challenges that engineers must consider in order to
design effi vehicles. These challenges include ficient
the need to reduce dependence on exhaustible
resources, demand for electric powered vehicles,
and increasing populations.
Proposal Construction
Operation Upkeep
Renewal Demolition
Figure 13-12. A building’s life cycle must be considered when the structure is designed.
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