Fuel economy in automobiles

Today we examine the Automotive industry in the United States of America. Not only is the automotive industry a cornerstone of the American economy, but there is a rich history of American involvement in this global industry for more than 100 years. When Ford’s legendary Model T began being mass-produced in 1913, the innovations brought about enormous advancements in manufacturing in general. (ford.com (n.d.)) Esteemed as it may be, the American automotive industry is also faced with many…

the 2000s, it has decreased over the periods and to the point in 2014, it has been reduced to a single digit, 3.02. Overall, both graphs provide the same outcome in decreasing tariff. Shifting to look at tariff of individual products sectors, such as fuel, footwear, textile and clothing, the following graph is illustrated, figure…

The 1920s were an odd decade in Canada’s history. From an economic slump to an economic boom to the Great Depression, this decade toyed with people’s emotions almost more than any other. Now ‘roaring’ is an interesting way to describe this time period. “Roaring” has several definitions, but the one that pertains to the 20s is ‘prosperity especially of a temporary nature’ (merriam-webster.com). Now this name focuses on the positive events that occurred, and let’s be honest, this was not only a…

Due to technological advancement there is a huge difference between the car's of the earlier generations, and the ones which we are driving now. Changes have been made to basic car designs, interior, braking systems, and the engines also. Today, things have evolved in a much faster rate than we have imagined. The car part which has experienced the maximun transformation consistently over the years is the engine. Engine is the most dynamic part of any car, and functions, similar to the heart…

The Future Automobiles BY: Syed Naveed Kamil Introduction: As hybrid vehicles have become one of the established automobile segment by capturing a sizable share in the global automobile market over the last decade, the quest for fuel saving has pushed the technology to newer fronts. Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) are the contemporary disruption in the conventional car market and causing ripples in the automobile world. Plug-in electric vehicles run on an…

Abstract As vehicular pollution is increasing in the environment because of the hazardous CO2 and other carbon compound emissions and other harmful pollutants that are emitted by the vehicles puts a negative impact on the atmosphere. Society has been making a large effort to make everything green and cleaner in today’s world, including transportation. Buying a car is big investment and requires the consideration of many different variables. With the growing interest in saving our planet, many…

Oil has been a vital part of everyday life for decades. It is our main source of fuel in automobiles and other machinery. Oil has its benefits, but people seem to ignore the process of acquiring oil. Oil drilling is a dangerous and risky process. It runs the risk of contaminating the surrounding water and harming the organisms that live in it. The process also emits large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, better known as the BP oil spill, was a prime…

whimsical history of the suburbs from the post-World War II period. It parades comical black and white images from the postwar period; images of young couples spending freely on homes, cars, appliances and dining in the suburbs, during the postwar economy. However, the film soon substitutes the playful and pleasant images from the postwar era; as the narrator of the documentary strikes up a portentous and ominous tone, as he states, “Suburbia and all it promises has become the…

and Trudell, C. 2015a, ‘Toyota warns of tougher China market, raises Japan target’, Bloomberg, 4 August, viewed 21 Aug 2015, Summary Hagiwara and Trudell (2015a) elucidate Toyota’s challenges in responding to the declining growth of the Chinese economy. The article also discusses Toyota’s plans to expand their Japanese operations in order to compensate for their recent performance in the Chinese market. Whilst being affected by China’s economic crisis, Toyota continued to outpace the industry…

Also transporting fossil fuels is relatively easy, with pipes, planes, and automobiles we can get these fuels wherever and whenever they are needed. In addition, yes these fuels are cheap, reliable, and easy to acquire, but they are constantly polluting our environment. The United States is the world’s second highest greenhouse gas emitting country behind China; population and size of economy can account for this problem. More in depth, Carbon Dioxide accounts…