environmental issue, air pollution. We once thought that electricity could take the place of fossil fuels and power our cars with no harm done to the planet, but research has proven otherwise. As it stands today, the United State’s auto giant General Motors, is third in production of electric and hybrid vehicles, with newcomer to the road Tesla, in fifth place. The number one selling electric vehicle is produced by Japan/France owned Nissan-Renault. (Schaal, 2016). As the major car companies…
Elon Musk has never been shy to spend an exuberant amount of money in order to fulfill his ambition. Musk spent over $100 million in SpaceX, over $70 million in Tesla Motors, and over $10 million in Solar City upon entry into these markets without foreseeable returns (Vance, 2015). Musk dedicates large sums of money towards creating production facilities. Making up for the equipment expenditure relied on profits made from the Tesla electric vehicles and investor confidence (Vance, 2015). The…
technology. At one point the computers got more efficient, then the cell phone, now its motorized vehicles. The Self-driving car introduces a world of can- do attitudes and self- sufficiency. These vehicles may have many advantages and liabilities: it is up to the consumer to figure out if the pros outweigh the cons. When I was seventeen years of age, I nearly lost my life in a grievous car accident, which caused me to become sedentary. During my time of healing I had plenty of time to think.…
the initial financial investment, and became the chairman of the board in 2014. The team “wanted to prove that people didn’t need to compromise to drive electric – that electric vehicles can be better, quicker, and more fun to drive than gasoline cars” (Tesla, Inc., 2017). Since 2003, Tesla Motors’ mission…
invented technologies every class through the robotics news report or at the beginning of every class when professor Eguchi introduced us to new technology. One of the memorable technologies that we covered in this semester was the autonomous car or self-driving car development. I have watched in cartoons or imagined about this ingenious concept when I was young. I never expected that I would hear the news…
Pull Out Quote: " Buying hybrid and all-electric vehicles has become a growing trend and more people are buying these types of cars than ever before." Article Summary: The BMW i3 with optional range extender was built with luxury and sophistication in mind. The look and feel of this futuristic all-electric car in conjunction with its smart features, elevated driving dynamics, reasonable price, and appealing green features make the BMW i3 a strong contender in this class of EV vehicles. Images…
beginning. The goal of Tesla was and still is to create affordable electric vehicles to the mass market. The initial goal was to start with a premium sports car for early adopters which would then help to finance the company’s sedans and compacts. Today, Tesla has established itself as a market leader in the development and innovation of the electric car. Tesla believes that their strategy will allow them to “gain market share, gain brand awareness, generate brand loyalty and earn profits…
computer. Standing among the fundamental forces behind the introduction of sustainable electric vehicles in the world, one of the essential strategy elements include technology and product enhancement. The introduction of new batteries that can run cars efficiently at…
almost twice as big as the house from the previous analysis. It cost a total of $73,600 to install a Tesla Solar Roof composed of half solar tiles and half non-solar tiles (Hope). As the home was located in Texas, and therefore likely to have the air conditioning running most of the year, the home was given two Powerwall batteries, amounting to a cost of $12,500 (Hope). This house would not be able to make the money back in the allotted thirty year period. The homeowner would receive $21,300…
My First Car As people grow, they start to do new things, learn new things, and say new things. One of the biggest thing that anyone to everyone will do once they become teenagers is drive. Not every teenager gets the chance to drive at first. Some people don’t get to drive until they are older than twenty-one. Driving in todays’ society is either a necessity or just something people want to do. First time driving can go a few different ways. Some people can be scared, while others can be…