Essays on Horsepower

Ford Motor Company is one of the leading automakers that is based in the USA. The company was founded by Henry Ford. Henry Ford made his first automobile in 1896 using four bicycle wheels and a four-horsepower. The gearbox of the car has only two gears; both forward gears and no reverse gear. He horned his skills for making vehicles over the years. In 1901, he developed a 26-horsepower racecar that become victorious. After that, he decided to develop his own automobile company in 1903. Ford Motors was incorporated in 1903 with only 12 shareholders who had 1,000 ...

Abstract

A rotary engine is one of the ancient internal-combustion engines ever used. These type of engines were designed with an odd number of cylinder per row in a radial configuration. The crack shaft remained stationary throughout the operation. One advantage of this kind of engine is that it is a simple engine that utilizes less moving components. On the other hand, a piston engine or a reciprocating engine is a heat engine that uses one or several reciprocating pistons. The piston engine converts pressure into a rotating motion. A piston engine has the capability to seal the gap in ...

Introduction

A light sport aircraft (LSA) is a plane that is characterized by its small size, flight simplicity, and restrictions regarding weight and performance. LSAs have become increasingly popular in recent years as a result of low cost, low fuel consumption, and decreased pilot experience requirements. This has made them aircrafts of choice for flight schools as well as private owners. The aviation requirements for regional pilots to have served for a certain minimum number of flight hours before applying for private pilot certificate has contributed to LSAs providing grounds for building flight hours for those willing to pursue a ...

Abstract

This article is about two types of engines; the rotary engine and the piston engine. It examines the differences between the two types of engines and their different areas of application. This refers to the specific cars where the two types are used, as well as the market response with reference to the cars in question. Furthermore, the disadvantages and advantages of the two are closely looked into, where it is determined why the piston engine is most preferred by the auto manufacturers and car enthusiasts. Besides, the article concludes with which engine type is suitable depending on the ...

Hybrid cars are the ideal cars in this generation. They are equipped with an electric motor and an internal combustion engine that provides additional power to the engine. To recover the gas mileage, hybrid cars balance gasoline engine with electric motors. Because of this capability, these cars offer a proficient, affordable, and pioneering option which makes them a convenient choice for the majority of customers. Arguably, the Toyota Prius is the best highbred car. Due to its low fuel consumption, it is designed to reduce the drag that makes it slicker. It goes for $19,890, a very affordable price. Secondly it ...

Cummins Inc. is a corporation that manufactures, designs, and distributes engines, filtrations and power generation products. It is also known to service engines and related equipments which include controls, air handling, fuel systems, emission control and electrical power general systems. On the other hand, Duramax diesel engine was created when Isuzu teamed up with General Motors back in 1988. In 2000, about 1.5 million duramax engines had been built (Cummins.com). Duramax is an engine with a first high- pressure common rail and direct-injection power plant. The creation of Duramax was an improvement of General Motors’ previous indirect-injection diesel. Cummins is ...

The Business Context

As per the earlier discussions by the Senior Management Executives of the company, it has been decided to launch an 1100cc touring bike (country not specified). Touring bikes has its own characteristics. A brief, about a‘touring bike’ the company is going to manufacture, will very much help in project planning. A ‘focus group’ by the design and marketing team with the prospective customers indicates that there exists no relationship between fast straight line speed and rider skill. In pure and simple terms bigger bikes have higher top speeds. Because they have more horsepower. Straight line speed is the ...

Toyota Motor Corporation is an automobile producer based in Japan. Globally, the company has about 338,875 employees as of march 2014 (Toyota Global). Moreover, in the year 2012, Toyota Corporation was the biggest automotive manufacturer in terms of production (OICA correspondents’ survey), when it has produced more than 10 million vehicles. In the year 2014, the company was ranked as one of the biggest companies in Japan in terms of revenue and market capitalization. For several years, Toyota has produced many of the most innovative and the best cars in the world. Moreover, the company is a leader in ...

Introduction

The industrial revolution took place in England in the late 18th Century and early 19th century, but during that time, America was more dependent on hand labors and small businesses served the local market. Investors did not have the capital to serve a larger market and also the transportation was not developed to serve a larger market quickly and efficiently. From the 1930s onwards, there was more focus on building better transportation system, and a river transportation system started developing, followed by an increasing focus on railroad expansion. By the time the Civil War ended, already many thousands of miles of railroad ...

Toyota Motor Corporation is an automobile producer based in Japan. The company has about 338,875 employees globally as of march 2014 (Toyota Global). Moreover, in the year 2012, Toyota Corporation was the biggest automotive manufacturer in terms of production (OICA correspondents’ survey) where it has produced more than 10 million vehicles per year. In the year 2014, the company was ranked as one of the biggest company in Japan in terms of revenue and market capitalization. For years, Toyota has produced most innovative and best cars in the world. Moreover, the company is a leader in both Camry sedan ...

Introduction

Physics refers to the branch of science that primarily deals with nature and properties of matter and energy. Its key components are heat, mechanics, light, sound, magnetism, structural orientation of atoms, and electricity. Any technology we use in our daily lives has a relation to physics. Physics is more of the backbone for most daily life activities. Examples include electric light in our homes, cell phones, , computer, CD player plasma TV set, wrist watches, radio, and working of our vehicles. Physics plays a key role in the production of energy. These various energies are then transformed into electricity for eventual ...

The rivalry between the muscle cars Ford and Chevrolet is comparable to the rivalry of the baseball teams Yankees and Red Sox. These two special cars have been through a lot of changes over time. The cars have been put away from the limelight for some time. Despite the challenges these cars have been through, the decade long rivalry since 1967 between the two cars was never forgotten (Edelstein). Recently, the Ford Mustang unveiled its 2015 model as a rival to the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The battle between Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro keeps the auto performance alive and continuously ...

Introduction

In the compact luxury sports segment, the main competitors are Mercedes-Benz C class and BMW 3-series. In general, both these models offer “fresh styling and modern, sophisticated interiors” . Both of them have been recently redesigned, and they both offer new four-cylinder engines. Their engines are turbocharged, even in the entry level model, to improve the fuel economy.

The Mercedes C Class uses a 1.8 litre turbocharged engine that has four cylinders and is direct-injected. It delivers 201 horsepower and a 229 pound-feet of torque. In comparison, the BMW 328i has more muscle, as it delivers 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of ...

My evaluation is on cars. My criteria will involve the exterior, interior, style, driving pleasure and Mileage per Gallon (MPG). These criteria I have mentioned are all linked in that cars need specific designs or shapes like aerodynamics. Aerodynamics is a criterion which reduces noise, drag and stability. Aerodynamics also involves doubles safety, airbags, sensors and even cameras. This criterion is one of the most significant as far as vehicles are concerned. Next, the evaluation of the interior will involve examining the special features like comfortable seats with heating and cooling systems. The quality of material used also falls in ...

The 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Lately, environmental pollution and its effects has become a topic in many debates and has generated equally varied interpretations from many an environmentalists. The automotive industry is one among the many industries associated with environmental pollution and this has been attributed to the kind of motor vehicles produced by these industries. Therefore, motor vehicles manufacturers have an obligation of producing cars that will have minimal environmental pollution impacts in addition to supporting energy conservation initiatives. Arguably, production of hybrid cars seems to be the best solution to this problem. Ford Corporation and Toyota Motors Company have opened the way by ...