Application of free piston engine in cars, potential and challenges

Abstract

 Nowadays, vehicles are an important part of life as they play a key role in helping people to move and transport goods quickly and conveniently. Despite their outstanding features, vehicles also have some disadvantages, such as their dependence on fossil fuels and contribution to environmental pollution. To address these issues, increasing power and efficiency while reducing air pollution are constant concerns in the development of internal combustion engines. In this article, the authors aimed to introduce the concept of a Free Piston Engine (FPE). This type of engine offers higher performance than traditional Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) and can be used to generate electricity for electric and hybrid vehicles, thereby improving efficiency and reducing environmental pollution.