Let’s start with the basics. Aside from additives such as ethanol‚ which is made from corn‚ the gasoline and diesel fuel commonly used today derive from the same source--crude oil. Although they share the same parentage (just like motor oil‚ some plastics‚ and Velveeta)‚ they have very different properties. Gasoline is often thought of as being a single chemical‚ but it’s actually a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that generally have 4 to 12 carbon atoms in their molecules. In the case of gasoline
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Inside this Article Diesel Fuel Injection One big difference between a diesel engine and a gas engine is in the injection process. Most car engines use port injection or a carburetor. A port injection system injects fuel just prior to the intake stroke (outside the cylinder). A carburetor mixes air and fuel long before the air enters the cylinder. In a car engine‚ therefore‚ all of the fuel is loaded into the cylinder during the intake stroke and then compressed. The compression of the fuel/air
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A diesel mechanic is a special type of mechanic that has a decent salary. Becoming a Diesel Mechanic is a great idea because of the decent salary and the days you have off. A diesel mechanic is a special mechanic that works on heavier equipment than normal. Usually work on semis‚ trains‚ buses‚ or regular diesel trucks. Diesel mechanics is one of the higher paid mechanics because of the vehicles they have to work on. A diesel mechanic also works in a shop most of the time innless they have a job
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INVESTIGATING PRODUCT LAUNCH BMW X1 AND MARUTI SUZUKI KIZASHI A REPORT BY – GAURAV PRAKASH JOSHI MSc BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 2012 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report explores two product launches in Indian automobile market in the year 2011. The India launches of the BMW X1 and Maruti Suzuki Kizashi are the perfect examples of contrasting product launches of the previous year. The research
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Yunior In the story “Fiesta” by Junot Diaz‚ Yunior is the protagonist. His actions and dialogue given by Diaz is what makes Yunior such a round character. A round character is a character that the writer provides so much information about that it is almost as if we know the character as a real person. Through Diaz’s description we learn so much about Yunior that it is almost as if he has come to life through the words written on the page‚ and he has become a real person. Yunior wants to have
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manner compared to overhead valves (OHV) and pushrods. Function-It carries inlet and exhaust valve. Fresh charge is admitted through inlet valve and burnt gases are exhausted from exhaust valve. In case of petrol engine‚ a spark plug and in case of diesel engine‚ an injector is also mounted on cylinder head. 3. CONNECTING ROD- The load on the piston due to combustion of fuel in the combustion chamber is transmitted to crankshaft through the connecting rod. EX: Compound Rods- Many-cylinder multi-bank
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standards of skills are needed to be a successful diesel technician? In order to be an outstanding diesel mechanic you need to have mechanical and technical skills. Diesel mechanics job is to break down an engine and build it back together. They must well know the parts of an engine‚ the transmissions‚ air intake and the exhaust and brake systems. Technical skills include connecting computerized diagnostics equipment to diesel engines to analyze
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1) What is competition like in the minicar segment of the European automobile industry? What do we learn about the nature and strength of the competitive pressures Toyota Motor Europe faces from doing a five-forces analysis? Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world. From 2000 to 2005 the sales units have increased from 2.5 million to 7.97 million. With 35 percent of the total market capitalization in the automobile industry‚ the Japanese firm is becoming more
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Bus 477 PROJECT OUTLINE 1. I BEGINNINGS: Setting the Stage a. Introduction: describe company‚ industry‚ segment‚ product/service(s)‚ business case… b. Brief History: timeline highlighting important events in the firm’s development c. Vision and Mission Statements d. Strategic Question‚ with rationale‚ that will guide analysis and strategic recommendations 2. II EXTERNAL ANALYSIS: Identifying Opportunities and Threats a. General Environment: United States Personal Care and Beauty Products
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History of Ford in India: 1907 India begins selling the Model A 1926 Ford India is established by Ford of Canada 1935 Indian government officials ask Henry Ford to consider building a car manufacturing plant in Bombay 1941 Mahatma Gandhi sends spinning wheel‚ the symbol of India’s economic independence‚ to Henry Ford. 1954 Ford India operations cease. 1969 Ford re-enters India in a joint venture with Escorts Ltd. to produce tractors. 1991 Ford ceases tractor operations. Ford establishes Climate
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