Driving one of the new high-tech hybrids — cars that combine the power of a gas engine with an electric motor to reduce fuel consumption and emissions — may seem like something only an environmentalist or an engineer could get revved up about. The fact is‚ however‚ that a new generation of hybrid cars and trucks due to go on sale within the next 12 months offer a number of very practical advantages for families‚ from saving money to helping save the planet. Many experts are predicting 2004 will be
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Car Accident Horror‚ disbelief and fear filled my mind as I lay on my side‚ sandwiched between the cold‚ hard tar and the mangled k metal of the car. The weight of the car pressed down on the lower half of my body with monster force. It did not hurt‚ my body was numb. My lungs felt pinched shut and air would neither enter nor escape them. My mind was buzzing. What had just happened? In the distance‚ on that cursed road‚ I saw cars driving by completely unaware of what happened‚ how I felt. I
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Car Industry Porters 5 Force Porter (1980) illustrates in this analytical tool 5 variables that determine the attractiveness of an industry for organisations in terms of profitability in their immediate environment. Using the forces in this model we can analyse how attractive the global car industry is to enter‚ the 5 forces are as follows. The threat of potential new entrants High barriers to entry is one of the determinants of whether a firm can enter into the industry or not‚ the
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hundred years. The cars have changed‚ tracks have changed‚ the fans have grown‚ and so has the competition. There are many different kinds of racing‚ some of the most popular are‚ Stock Car‚ Drag racing‚ dirt track‚ and rally/road course. Sock Car Racing is a form of automobile racing which is popular in the U.S.‚ it features cars that are based on standard U.S. commercial models‚ but have been modified to $250‚000 race cars. They are usually raced on oval‚ paved tracks. The cars can sometimes reach
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In this essay I am going to be telling you about to what extent electric cars solve the fuel crisis. The critical steps are: 1. Evolve autos from gasoline/diesel to hybrid to plug-in hybrid. 2. Develop a battery that can run 200 miles on a 10-minute recharge. 3. Strengthen Briton’s electrical distribution system. 4. Recharge cars in garages‚ public places and service stations. 5. Build nuclear power plants to enlarge the supply of electricity. 6. Use all alternate sources of energy‚ i.e. wind
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Luxury Brands: Creating luxury brands is difficult; expanding one is even more so. But what all luxury brands in terms of consumer acquisition find as their foundations is their ability to tap and perfect marketing communication‚ product quality and a specific target niche portfolio in which it can thrive for a more competitive advantage. Emerging Markets hold huge potential for growth for Luxury Goods. The surge of numerous flagships stores and sold goods within Asia is a prime indication that
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autonomous cars are also known as self-driving cars are becoming more and more possible‚ but when were they started to be pursued. According to the article “Autonomous Cars Through the Ages” by Tom Vanderbilt‚ “ humans have dreamed about autonomous cars since the day of Leonardo Da Vinci’s robotic cart (Vanderbilt).” Then later in the 1920’s is when they started being experimenting on. Then by the 1950’s‚ there were some trials that started looking promising. In the article “Autonomous Cars Through
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CAN CAR Essay Keaton Mertz Simms-D The goal of the can car lab was to create a rubber band-powered car that demonstrates Newton’s laws‚ and conservation of energy. The advantages of having a heavy rolling can is that I would have a lot of rotational energy and momentum‚ the disadvantage is the car has more static inertia. If the car has more static inertia‚ then it will be harder for the can to roll backwards at the end of its run. The factors affecting the can’s net force (once the rubber band
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Car insurance is at the top of the totem pole for anyone who owns a vehicle. You may find yourself completely overwhelmed when you are searching for insurance. Read on to find some useful tips on how to sort through all the information so that you can get the right amount of coverage for the best price. If you drive fewer miles per year‚ your insurance rates will decrease. The majority of car insurance companies offer a discount for drivers who log less miles. When purchasing auto insurance for
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The modification of company-manufactured vehicles‚ otherwise known as “Car Tuning”‚ has become increasingly widespread over the past few years. It has developed from industry application into being a popular hobby in which cars are modified by their owners in order to optimize performance‚ handling and perhaps add a personal touch. This type of activity might be mistaken by many to be reserved for racing “junkies”‚ but if we take a closer look‚ it actually proves to be quite beneficial in terms of
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