Rail transport

When it comes to Autonomous vehicle (AV) they should be programed to act in a utilitarian way when they are confronted with an unavoidable crash situation. The reason why it should be in a utilitarian way is because in those situation it would be programmed to minimize the risk in these scenarios. This approach is important because utilitarian means to “promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people” (Burgess, pg. 24). By this meaning, in a crash scenario the result of the…

You might think you know about cars and about their history, but infact, you don't know the half of it. However, you will by the end of this paper. The first thing you have to realize is that Merriam Webster defines an automobile as a self powered transport device, usually having four wheels; now having said that, that is only the tip of this iceberg. For example, did you know that the idea of cars go back as far as the 1400’s. In 1478, Leonardo da Vinci designed a self powered, cart-like…

When I get into my car every morning, I connect my phone to the radio via Bluetooth. I cannot drive without music. After I’ve selected the playlist I feel that day, I put my phone down to back out of my driveway, but it’s already taken some of my concentration before I reach the first stop sign. I got a text message. Like most of us, I have to check it, but I’m careful, so it’s safe, right? Not necessarily. This is the world we live in. People are so memorized by their phones and the thought…

Welp I have just got dropped off on this stray New York road by my mom who has basically said bye have a great time and abandoned me at this weird camp called Camp Half Blood. So i'm pondering to myself what do I do? Do I just trot down the road until I find my way back to civilization or do i go into the camp looking clueless and make a fool out of myself; I don’t know. But as i'm being confused this goat humanoid thingy comes walking up to me on two hoofs asking what bring you here new…

By paying attention to the way the author describes the urban setting through literary devices, we are able to understand Lutie Johnson’s relationship to the urban setting, that the personification of the wind in the setting serves as an antagonist and/or bully towards Lutie Johnson. In paragraph one through three, the author uses imagery such as personification to emphasize how chaotic and dangerous the wind is in the setting. The author points out that the wind “ found every scrap of paper…

Infrastructure is a significant part of society’s existence. At nearly any given time, we are surrounded by pipes, wires, roads, and all of the other pieces of substructure that guide our world today. For something that is such a huge part of our lives, it is incredible how little most people know about what goes into it. In the book On The Grid by Scott Huler, the author sets out to learn more about the mysterious infrastructure systems. His journey begins in his hometown of Raleigh, North…

Out of nowhere a small black figure darted in front of his Range Rover. Louis gasped hearing the impact of the body hitting the car. He quickly slammed on the brakes to stop the car. His head jerked forward as he gripped the steering wheel. “Fuck, fuck, fuck…” Louis mumbled to himself as he frantically unbuckled his seatbelt. He jumped out of the car and made his way to the front of the Rover. The rural road was surrounded by a thick line of trees that blocked any moonlight from entering.…

Is possible to increase the speed or power of a car? Or designed it specifically for someone’s particular needs? Modifying vehicles can be beneficial because it can express personality, increase the speed in a vehicle, and even help people who have disabilities to drive. Before modifying cars, people should educate themselves first by figuring out what car is made for them, and the best way to modify it if they would like to experience these benefits. The custom car culture began in the garages…

Everyone knows that driving a truck is dangerous but, oil field trucking is even more so! Now you might be saying to yourself, “That isn’t true”, but let me tell you: Well it is!! Now, here comes the other argument: What about firefighters, hazmat drivers, police officers,ica road trucking and such? I will admit their jobs are dangerous, but not more than oil field trucking! So, here are a few numbers to support my claim An estimated 41% of ALLfatal work-related deaths were in the…

As each pair made their way through the end of the tunnel, they all suddenly gasped, amazed by the sight in front of them. They had never seen anything like it. There was a large, pink mansion. Looking up, it looked as if they were in some sort of dome. A large rounded, glass top, and perfectly cut green grass. The top of the dome had a painted-on sky, a deep, blue sky and white clouds painted throughout. There were white and yellow flowers by the front steps of the mansion, and little bundles…