The Path Forward: LIT MOTORS This report considers the strategy for Lit Motors; a San-Francisco based electric car start-up with two prototype vehicles in development. The Lit C-1 is the flagship product described as an enclosed‚ two-passenger‚ electric-powered‚ two-wheeled “daily driver”. The Lit Cargo Scooter folds to a small footprint when not in use and provides additional cargo space compared to normal scooters. The president and founder of Lit Motors is Daniel Kim‚ an erstwhile science and
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four-door electric car with a reserve gasoline-powered engine. The primary power source is a large lithium ion battery (lithium ion batteries are typically found in small electric appliances such as cell phones). The battery can be charged by plugging it into a wall socket for six hours; when fully charged‚ it will fuel the car for 40 miles‚ which is less than most people’s daily commute. After that‚ a gasoline engine kicks in‚ providing both drive power and recharging the lithium ion battery. GM
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A battery‚ which is actually an electric cell‚ is a device that produces electricity from a chemical reaction. In a one cell battery‚ you would find a negative electrode; an electrolyte‚ which conducts ions; a separator‚ also an ion conductor; and a positive electrode. Batteries are made of magnesium dioxide‚ graphite‚ electrolytes‚ zinc oxide and a paper soaked in an electrolyte solution. All of this is sealed in a insulated tube for safety. http://answers.ask.com/consumer_electronics/other/what_are_batteries_made_of
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Abstract of SuperCapacitor Supercapacitor also known as electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC)‚electrochemical double layer capacitor‚ or ultracapacitors‚ is an electrochemical capacitor with relatively high energy density. Compared to conventional electrolytic capacitors the energy density is typically on the order of hundreds of times greater. In comparison with conventional batteries or fuel cells‚ EDLCs also have a much higher power density. In this article the use of super capacitors likes
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mover advantage‚ the dealership is exploring the possibility of green vehicles. As mentioned‚ Greece is slow to adopt these more environmentally friendly vehicles. However‚ the Ford Motor Company states on their website they are committed to improving fuel economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Around the world‚ and in the United States especially‚ there has been high demand for the Ford Escape hybrid and other vehicles. Ironically‚ the problem our client faces comes from the European
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connection with the object.’ Model T The ’Ford Model T ’ was the first ever mass produced car on moving assembly lines with completely interchangeable parts‚ from September 1908 until October 1927. This car was considered to be the first affordable vehicle marketed to the middle class. During the time of production 15 million Model T ’s left the factory and into the public making
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incorporating problem solving‚ design and modeling. In addition‚ students will experience using hand tools as they construct their solar vehicle. | | Students can explore: * Propulsion types and drive concepts * Basic soldering techniques and electronic concepts * Alternative energies like solar power Teacher Preparation:During construction of the solar racer vehicle‚ students can experiment and comprehend methods of power transfer‚ soldering (optional)‚ gear alignment and calculating gear ratios
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Retrieved October 6‚ 2014‚ from http://www.gm.com/company/aboutGM/our_company.html SWOT Analysis Strengths Opportunities Globally Diversified Investing in Technology Excellent Leadership Strong brand portfolio Rising Demand for Hybrid Vehicles Auto Industry Growth faster than US economy growth. Factors driving demand are changing. Increasing consumer confidence. Weakness Threats Recalls Lost Market Share Damage financial reputation Past History of Unwanted Cars Fluctuating
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opted to buy vehicles for their personal use. Most of these vehicles consume gasoline and a smaller proportion is hybrid based. These two types of vehicles have many similarities. The two such vehicles require an energy source and both types of vehicles provide an important function to society. That function is to provide people with a reliable form of transportation. Although these two types of vehicles have many similarities‚ their differences are what distinguish them. Hybrid vehicles are more
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--Buying Tesla and the Social Class of Green Technology-- Electric Cars are not a new concept‚ but are finally gaining a market share in today’s car market. These cars are extremely efficient and produce the least pollution out of any other car‚ however they have also become a symbol of status and wealth exemplified by Tesla Motor’s fast and status-oriented automobile models. The article “Positive and Negative spillover effects from Electric Car Purchase to Usage” by Klockner states how research
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