Essays on Wheels

In the South China Morning Post's article called “Dumping of untreated acid in Chinese canal highlights nation's water pollution woes,” we read that a Jiangsu chemical plant was recently charged with the fine of 20 million yuan ($2.88 million) for the violation of dumping nearly 2,700 tons of liquid acid waste into the Grand Canal. The reason for this fine is due to the immeasurable level of environmental damage that this caused. The fine attests to the drastic importance of respecting the earth and its bodies of waters, understanding that it is all maintained by a delicate natural ...

The steering wheel has been one of the advancements that have been made in the motor vehicle industry. However, the steering wheel as we know it today has had various developments over the years. This essay will clearly table the rich history of the modern day steering wheel and further compare it to its predecessors. In order to be able to understand the developments in the modern day steering wheel and particularly the electronic control steering, it is important to understand the history of the hydraulic control.

The Evolution of Electronic Control for Steering

Once man developed the wheel and was able to make the machines, ...

Horse-run carts portrayed the streetscape right up until the commencement of the previous century, but the arrival of the vehicle, which Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler created separately of one another in the year 1886, instituted a totally fresh combination of needs as compared to those connected with horse-run carts – particularly where the suspension was a concern: it was essential to handle superior pace, without jeopardizing road travelers. Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler assumed dissimilar approaches to this issue: while Benz chose the cycle as the initiating point for his Copyright Motor Car and employed a navigating head plus ...

Selling the Wheel.

Selling the Wheel: Choosing the Best Way to Sell for you, your Company, and your Customers is a business novel written by Jeff Cox, Howard Stevens, and Zapp as a co-author. It was published in 2001 by Simon & Schuster and has 256 pages with content that has been an inspiration to many readers (Cox, 2001). This business novel is so far the best business novel I have read since the authors have done decades of research and settled on the best and right way of selling successfully (Cox, 2000). In addition, it is simple, interesting, easy to elaborate and ...

The Focus 2016 offers the greatest drive in regards to being responsive and fun. In addition it has a design that is equipped with all modern features such as, active park assist as well as next generation voice-activated SYNC*3. Moreover, this vehicle has a rear view camera and the sleek “My Key” come standard. The 2016 focus has a high command of attention whether it’s in the state of inertia or being driven.The quality and features of the car make it more attractive for a range of target markets including age groups from 23-50 (young adults, adults, ...

Management Information Systems

Management Information Systems

Introduction

Google as a company has continued to set the pace for other technology industries over the recent past when it comes to technological enthusiasm. This is as a result of the continuous introduction of new projects both in software and hardware markets. Each of the projects has proven to be exceptionally good and has resulted in a simplification of tasks which were previously considered impossible. Some of the most innovative products set to be launched by Google include the Project Wing set to be launched in 2017, which is actually a drone delivery service, Google Fiber ...

The theater experience is primarily a collaboration of fine arts that include the contribution of live performances and typical actors in a bid to present an experience of an event that is either real or from an artistic point of view. The performance is usually given to a live audience in a particular place, mostly a stage. The main aim is to make a particular scenario look real and evoke various emotions and attention from the audience. The performance makes this experience possible through a combination of music, dances, gestures and speech. They also include different elements of art ...

Ford Motor Company was founded and incorporated in 1903 by Henry Ford and is the second largest automaker in America with its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford offers a wide variety of product lines to the various segments in the market. It product lines include; automobiles, buses, trucks, tractors, vehicle leasing, automotive part and financial services. Ford focuses on making great products by focusing on the quality i.e. from design, sales and service, safety, sustainability and innovation (Ford, 2016). My target ideal customer is a young family with young children or those that are newly married and are considering ...

The viability of all the concepts that were brainstormed were all checked out and all the differences and advantages were put into consideration. The environment and the work suitability was checked together with the required specifications that each concept brought into place. Decision matrices were used to outline the suitability of the selected concept. Notably, concept B was the most preferred. Some of its advantages that made it a better choice over the other concepts was due to its security payload, speed indicators and stability. Therefore, concept B is expected to show better results in the Development of Product ...

Background

The past several years have been graced with an increase in the production and use of hybrid cars. Numerous automobile companies are exploring and introducing hybrid electric vehicles to the market, with several other companies to follows soon given the demand. It is imperative to outline that the introduction and the fast embrace and use of hybrid electric cars over the past few decades have been stimulated by several factors. Apart from the increasing demand for hybrid cars based on their advantages, the increase in production of these vehicles has been stimulated by the declining fuel reserves and concerns ...

I fail to understand most of the world around me, and the world seems to misinterpret me. However, when I need to relate and to feel understood, I do not go to a person, but to an object. The object that best describes me is my longboard. This can be seen in the Personal, Practical and Universal aspects of the chosen object. My black bird flies on the road like a road runner. Its wheels are smooth and strong, and its black and rough surface is perfect for my feet. I remain firmly attached to it throughout my inner-city ...

Chrysler Toledo Assembly Complex is a renowned plant in North America that specializes in producing Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Wranglers. Toledo's world class manufacturing is defined by their effort to cut waste while, at the same time, increasing efficiency and improving the excellence of their automobiles. Their record confirms their world class manufacturing efforts; zero injuries and zero industries since the company became operational. Chrysler Toledo Assembly Complex employees have a longstanding dedication to sustaining the iconic Jeep trademark and its 75 years of significant legacy (Name, 2016). The employees have applied the same commitment to developing a deeper ...

I believe that learning and creativity are closely intertwined. In our everyday life, every person probably experiences learning at one point or the other. Learning is integral to life. There are a myriad experiences and activities that are new to each and every person every day. As a child I learnt how to speak a ride bicycle with the help of my friends. It took a while but eventually I was able to balance myself on the two wheels: something I believed impossible. When I finally tested myself on a motorcycle in my teenage years, the only skill I ...

Introduction

It is important for every mobile robot to possess the ability to navigate in target environment. Navigation can be described here as the robotic system’s ability to identify its own position in an unknown area with respect to some reference point and then move to its target position. In order to navigate in its environment and reach target position correctly, an efficient control system should be designed. The aim of this project is to design and implement a mobile robot localisation and control.The mobile robot is developed with the ability of:

Localisation System

For a positioning system, it is required ...

Situation Analysis

Started in California as a garage workshop in 1945, producing photo frames, Mattel transformed itself into a leader in the toy and marketing industry, recognized for many major innovative and unique products. This transformation was a result of a strategic vision and better understanding of the opportunities and external forces by its founders, Ruth and Elliot Handler and Matt Matson. By 1965, the company became a USD$ 100 million businesses with continuous and sustainable growth over the past decades. In spite of the success of the operations, the company went through a number of challenges over the years.The launch ...

Introduction

Group D has been tasked to deliver a concept ideation report explaining the reasoning behind the chosen concept that will be constructed to achieve the goal set out in the Warman Design & Build Challenge 2016. This concept ideation report has been completed in order to reduce the likelihood of error in specifications and function, manage costs, mitigate risks, and evaluate the expected success of the final concept. [1] This report explains the approach and principles utilised by group D to create a comprehensive design. The principles utilized will include: The Development of Product Specifications, Development of Functional Analysis and ...

Reflections about Transaxle transmission

Source: “Automatic transmissions and transaxles” This paper gives my reflection, that is, my understanding of Transaxle transmissions. Transaxle, which is also known as Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) is the type of automatic transmission responsible for improved performance by supporting better fuel consumption and allowing for the smoother driving experience. Types of CVT engines include Reeves drive or Variable-diameter pulley (VDP), Magnetic CVT, Hydrostatic CVT, Roller-based CVT among others. In most of the vehicles we have today, the most used type of CVT is the VDP. Unlike the ‘traditional’ automatic transmissions, CVT changes gear ratio without someone hearing or feeling ...

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the origins of the Buddhism, how did it all start and where is its origins? The reader will retrieve an insight about its beliefs, teachings and ceremonies; what is the core of this religion? The exact rules and scriptures by which the Buddhists live with, what are the forbidden acts and the favourable ones? The paper will also answer to the most important question; what is the reason behind its spread? This paper will demonstrate the evolution of this religion throughout different centuries and the obstacles it faced during its spread. ...

A brake is a device that produces artificial resistance to the moving part of a machine to stop or slow down its motion. Any machine or its part that is in motion possesses kinetic energy. As per physical laws, energy cannot be destroyed; its form can only be transformed. The brake system converts the kinetic energy of the moving machine or part into thermal, potential or chemical energy. Brake systems are of various types utilized in different applications in industries, home appliances, vehicles, railway trains, and other sectors. This paper has focused on the brake systems used in vehicles, ...

Cryptography is an art that is involved in writing and interpreting secret messages. It involves encrypting messages into symbols, numbers, and letters that form a different meaning to conceal the message. In other words, it is the use of codes to conceal a message. In the past, cryptography was very common, especially during epochs of combat where it was deployed to communicate coded messages (Bauer 34). It was an important tool that a particular community would use to conceal messages from their enemies. Today, this mode of communication is rarely used. However, codes are commonly used in technology, especially ...

Wheel alignment refers the process whereby car wheels are adjusted to the optimum standards recommended by the manufacturer. We adjust alignment angles using sensitive computerized equipment to the desired angles, but they can be adjusted beyond to achieve the required specifications. Incorrect wheel alignment results in some undesired effects. The wheel alignment will reduce tire wear and for the car to travel in a straight line (Pacejka, 2005). Suspensions are made of springs, shock absorbers, tire air, the system of tires and linkages that connect the vehicle to the wheels and allow motion between the two. Suspensions contribute to ...

The scene of the incident doesn’t look like an altered one. The pick-up has heaps of glass outside the passenger door; this points to the probability that the window to the passenger window was broken on the scene. The pick-up doesn’t seem to be a four wheel drive since only the rear wheels have dug into the ground. The rear wheel having burnt off the rim; there is a possibility that the driver lost control of the pick-up and plunged into the fence, but the rear wheels continued to turn. The position of the lady at the ...

An automotive engine is a propulsion system responsible for moving automobiles from one place to another. An engine converts energy from a fuel or a battery to the mechanical energy used to spin the wheels, thus setting a vehicle in motion. There are different types of engines used in the automotive industry today. These include internal combustion engines and electricity driven vehicles. The internal combustion engines burn fuels such as petrol, diesel, natural gas or propane. Electric engines are fitted with electromagnetic motors that are powered by electric currents from storage batteries on the vehicle. The sole purpose of ...