Interstate Batteries

In the past decades, technology has drastically altered our lives, from the way we work to how we communicate to how we fight wars. These technologies have not been without controversy, and many have sparked intense political debates with government intervention always being questioned. Innovation and technology have always brought improved stability and efficiency, however, in past decades the debate on technology safety has become a growing concern as new technologies make their way into…

BSB111 Business Law and Ethics ETHICS CASE STUDY INDIVIDUAL REPORT Student: Jack Taylor Student Number: N9823905 Tutor: Clark Taylor Word count: 1203 Date: 24/08/16 Utilitarianism Analysing with a utilitarian view involves identifying the stakeholders involved, predicting the effect on the stakeholder’s happiness as a consequence of the action and determining if the action increases net happiness (West 2016). Installing the defeat device in diesel engines affects a variety of…

partnership that Tesla entered into was being with Daimler in 2010. For a 10% stake in Tesla, Daimler got Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs into 1,000 of its electric smart cars. With the infusion of capital from Daimler, Tesla could continue with their research and development and stay in business. The investment also enables the two companies to work together further on the battery systems and electric drive systems. In 2011, Toyota acquired a 3% stake in Tesla and in return Tesla agreed…

vehicles having the potential to be two to three times more fuel- efficient than conventional vehicles .In general hybrids capture energy lost during braking and return it to the on-board battery. Hybrid vehicle operates the alternative power unit to supply the power required by the vehicle, to recharge the batteries, and to power accessories like the air conditioner and heater. A hybrid can achieve the cruising range and performance advantages of conventional vehicles with the low-noise,…

Differences Between Gasoline and Diesel Many people just go to a gas station and fill up their car with the gas they need not knowing about what actually goes into the process of making the fuel and getting there. When people see diesel whose cars do not need it, their minds instantly think “Woops, that is diesel, better not use that kind of gas in my car or else something bad could happen.” Do people really know the differences between the two fuels? Could they explain to someone who wants to…

In reality, paintless dent removal (PDR) is an industry-recognized repair process. This means that many car manufacturers not only endorse it, but they do it themselves for existing customers or when they want to resell a car. That's because it is the only dent removal practice that maintains the original surface and finish without any cracking, chipping, or need for repainting. Most insurance companies also recognize the value of paintless dent repair, and will even recommend it to clients who…

Are the electric vehicles the car of the future today? Nowadays electric vehicles are growing in popularity and new types of cars are putting on the market. This kind of cars frequently generates a great deal of heated debate, with supporters maintaining that buy these vehicles help our environment and are the future, whilst opponents claim that their usability can't compete with traditional cars. Do you have an opinion about?. Let's consider some pros and against. The main advantage of…

electricity and about $4.00 a gallon of gasoline”(“Total Cost of Ownership of an Electric Car” par.4). In other words, there is 1,000 watts in a kilowatt for one hour. Gasoline is very expensive, but to charge the battery of an electric vehicle is far less inexpensive than gasoline. Charging the battery for an electric vehicle saves money. The Alternative Fuels Data Center explains that, “The electrical system will likely require minimal scheduled maintenance” (“Maintenance and Safety of Hybrid…

articles on the site that the editors are true to their word. One down side of hybrid technology is battery disposal. The site features a prominent link to an article about this problem, rather than ignoring it or glossing over the truth. The article spells out the problem, compares it to the disposal of conventional car batteries, and points out what manufacturers are doing to recycle these batteries. It admits that there are problems, but that solutions are within reach. In addition, a look at…

to reduce our current pollution levels. The plug-in vehicle, gives you the choice to have it charge from windmills, solar panels, or from the grid, which would contribute to cleaner air. By using clean energy sources, keeping daily trips below the battery range, and educating more people about buying plug-in vehicles, the plug-in hybrid vehicle, will be the car that takes us into the…