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CASE BRIEF – TATA NANO DESCRIPTION Tata developed and started manufacturing Tata Nano, “the cheapest car in the world”, and has to decide the level of production capacity. Should Tata be conservative risking to cede market to competitors or should they make an aggressive commitment? EVALUATIONS Tata worked years to develop a ULCC (Ultra Low Cost Car) targeting the bottom end of the pyramid of the Indian population. The development of Tata Nano was based on 3 main targets: cost lower than Rs 1…

A Brief History of Technology in Missouri Businesses Technology in Missouri businesses has an early start and a place in the history of technology in Missouri. One of the early Missouri claims to fame in technology was built by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad in 1932. This was a lift span bridge over the Missouri River at Boonville, Missouri. This bridge replaced one that had been built earlier and was no longer capable of handling the heavier railroad equipment of that era. The new lift…

The all-wheel drive system was created for automobiles to ensure that the driver wouldn’t get stuck in rough terrain, which was a problem in the early 1900's, when people had to get somewhere without delay. It wasn’t until the late 1930's and the early 1940's that all-wheel drive was used constantly by the military and by civilians. The first all-wheel drive system was built by the Cunningham Engineering Company of Boston, in 1900. The system was used on a steam wagon, which was driven by chains…

The main reason that I want to be a racecar driver (Ferguson)is because my grandpa was one. He was really good at it, but he is not a pro. He wracked and that’s why he don’t race anymore. My grandpa said he wants me to be a racecar driver. I said I would love to become a racecar driver. So, that’s why I am being a racecar driver. How fast do a racecar driver go well about 200mph. but being a racer I’m going to drive a lot of different cars. The Sporting News, though, says a NASCAR driver's base…

Introduction: In 1900, nobody would have thought that almost all of the future vehicles would be powered by a diesel engine. But one man, under the name of Rudolf Diesel, was determined to change the future of mechanics forever. Paragraph 1: Although he died in September of 1913, Diesel made a legacy for himself by being the first human to build and operate a working diesel engine, which would go on to power big trucks and diesel locomotives. On the crisp spring day of March 18, 1858, Rudolf…

When thinking of luxury sports cars that deliver plenty of power, Bentley and Mercedes- Benz may come to mind. However, the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V is one of the top contenders for best overall sports car. The CTS-V was introduced in 2009 and since then it has grown to be the fastest and most powerful production car in the 112-year history of General Motors' luxury division. Cadillac was founded in 1902 and has always strived to be one of the most luxurious car makes that can also compete with…

Peugeot SA is a French brand which produces passenger cars, motorcycles, bicycles and related spare parts. The business started operating in 1842, manufacturing pepper, salt and coffee grinders. After half a century, Armand Peugeot became interested in automobiles, and that was the true starter of the company. By 1899 25% of all cars sold in France were Peugeot manufactured. Nowadays this company distributes its products in over 160 countries worldwide, sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques…

What do we see? A car in a sound booth completely white. The product launch being featured is the one and only Lexus LFA. A luxury car with two seats of Japanese origin that is priced at $314,000 US dollars, with the essence of perfectionism slobbered all over. After all, that is the company's slogan “The Pursuit of Perfection”. Lexus has been manufacturing cars for decades and shooting commercials for years. They have extensive knowledge on buyer’s psychology, which is demonstrated in their…

Crumple zones are structural features mainly used in automobiles such as cars and trucks. They are designed to absorb the energy from the impact during a traffic collision by controlled deformation. Normally located at the front part of the vehicle, in order to absorb the impact of a head-on collision, though they may be found on other parts of vehicles as well. Crumple zones, are secondary safety features, this is due to the fact that secondary safety features only come into play once you have…

Mercedes-Benz is a multinational brand of the German maker Daimler AG, the brand is utilized for extravagance vehicles, transports, mentors, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. The name initially showed up in 1926 under Daimler-Benz which is generally viewed as the main vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is a piece of the "German Big 3" extravagance automakers, alongside Audi and BMW, which are the three top of the line extravagance automakers on the planet Mercedes-Benz…