Outlook for global energy resources for automobiles

Since the invention of the car and internal combustion engine, and through the use of oil that has high energy density and is cheap, human beings have obtained the means to move freely through time and space. Cars have promoted the economic growth of the world and have brought a prosperous life to mankind. However, as a result of Chinese economic growth, the quantity of global oil consumption demand seems likely to exceed oil production capability in the world. In this paper, I will forecast the future situation of the world after oil production capacity is unable to fulfill all of demand. ©2005 Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. All rights reserved.