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Explanation The cost of buying and operating EVs and HEVs can be attributed to two main contributors: the initial cost of purchase and the driving cost. The initial cost is the price of the vehicle which, in case of EVs, depends heavily on the price of batteries (Nykvist and Nilsson). The driving cost is the expenses required to keep the vehicle operational, such as maintenance, fuel, and spare part cost. Because these factors vary depending on the type of vehicle, a comparison that accounts for…

The demographic transition is the population change in a country. It is divided into 4 stages, and each of these stages are determined by factors like economic stability, birth and mortality rates, increase rates, etc. Stage one of the demographic transition is a unique stage because it is the only stage in which no countries are in. This is because stage one countries have not hit the agricultural revolution, and all countries now have mastered farming and the domestication of animals. Other…

Sirius XM (SIRI) Stock Is Set to Extend The Rally Sirius XM Holding (NASDAQ:SIRI) shares soared massively in the last five years, underpinned by its business expansion strategies and a strong growth in financial numbers. SIRI’s stock price rallied nearly 30% in the last twelve months, extending the five-year surge to 124%. Currently, SIRI’s share price is trading around the highest level in the last decade. Despite the recent rally, Sirius XM stock price has the potential to double in the…

Darkness, May there be darkness. Paul Bogard builds an argument to persuade his audience by giving information on natural darkness by using evidence, reasoning, and persuasive elements. The world would like less light and more dark. For example in the text he states “today though when we feel the closeness of nightfall we reach quickly for a light switch and too little darkness meaning to much artificial light at night spells trouble for all”. To speak a little on facts, In the united…

On October 18th, 2017, former Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich, came to Western Kentucky University to speak on the state of our economy. Reich began by discussing how the unemployment rate is down, the stock market is up, and there appears to be economic growth; yet, people are still unhappy (Reich, 2017). The reason for this unhappiness, Reich claims, is because we are paying attention to the wrong indicators. For one, the labor participation rate is very low. This indicator takes into account…

“Trinity Industries Inc is a diversified industrial company. The Company owns businesses providing products & services to the to the energy, transportation, chemical, and construction sectors” (Trinity Industries Inc, 2017). Trinity Industries came to be in 1958 when two propane tank companies, Trinity Steel and Dallas Tank Company both founded in 1933, were having hard times and decided to merge. Trinity Industries was led by W Ray Wallace for forty years and under his control it was turned…

Desktop users 35 to 54 years of age account for almost 10% of all users to the site (9.35%). They also bring in over 10% of all revenue for the U.S. users between October 4, 2016 and February 4, 2017 at $45,830.60. Even so, they have a mid Ecommerce Conversion Rate of 4.05%. This suggests that even though many people purchase through the desktop (as seen from revenue amount) many more don't complete any transaction on the site. Most of the 35 to 54 customer base use the desktop, both as a means…

In the article, “As Rivals Rise, Pandora May Consider Plan to Sell Itself,” Leslie Picker and Ben Sisario argue that Pandora is suffering due to the rise of competition. Pandora is “the largest Internet radio service,” (Picker, Sisario B1) but because they are spending on advertisement and promotions, their profits are greatly decreasing by the year. According to the authors, “the company had $336 million in revenue in the fourth quarter, but spent $143 million in ‘content acquisition costs,’…

Palmyra / Glass / Polyester composite. The similar results are observed for Sisal / Glass / Polypropylene [20], Roselle / Sisal / polyester [14], Banana / sisal / polyester [25], Jute roving / polyester [26], Hemp / Glass / Epoxy[27] composite. From table 7 show that PPLSF / Glass / Polyester [16], PPLSF/Jute/ Polyester [23] composite have higher flexural strength 173 Mpa, 164 Mpa respectively. This hybrid composite 30 wt%, 55 wt% fibers. In case of reason flexural strength improved. From the…

How is comprehensive income different than net income? DEFINITION of 'Comprehensive Income' The change in a company's net assets from nonowner sources over a specified period of time. Comprehensive income is a statement of all income and expenses recognized during that period. The statement includes revenue, finance costs, tax expenses, discontinued operations, profit share and profit/loss. INVESTOPEDIA EXPLAINS 'Comprehensive Income' Companies typically report comprehensive income in a…