Everything has a trade-off and opportunity cost. Electric cars are no exception. The first thing that caught my attention was the mileage. In the article and video‚ Rick Peters’ electric car only goes 25 miles per hour. You cannot get very far with that‚ especially since the farthest you can go in it is 30 miles per charge. I drive a Toyota Camry‚ and I drive 9.2 miles every day to school. It takes me 12-15 minutes to drive to school. If you ignore the speed limit on the roads (it is 55 mph)‚ it
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Electric cars‚ although now commonly associated with the Tesla brand‚ have in actuality been around for more than 100 years and have since then risen and fallen in popularity and efficiency. The electric vehicle was created initially to replace the inefficient steam and gasoline-powered vehicles of the 20th century‚ however‚ as the years progressed and the dangers of global warming and greenhouse gas became more evident‚ the purpose of the electric car transitioned into providing a better alternative
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Imagine a world where you can get in your car without the worry of driving alongside drunks and teenagers. The once fictional dream of riding a driverless car is now becoming a reality‚ with many large companies including Mercedes-Benz‚ Toyota‚ BMW‚ Audi‚ and Google‚ currently investing in the development of this contraption. What is a driverless (or autonomous) car? It is an automobile run by an autopilot that allows passengers to travel safely and quickly to their destination with minimal to no
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The Dirt Buster was designed by entrepreneurs wishing to provide a high quality car wash service in a virtually untapped market. Because new construction is necessary‚ a large amount of initial capital is required for this venture . * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * MARKET/MARKETING * BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE * MARKET ANALYSIS * POSITION * FINANCIAL DATA * ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT * MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES * OWNERSHIP * CRITICAL RISKS AND PROBLEMS: DESCRIPTION
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Basic car racing techniques by Richard Ardolino: Racing is not about driving a prestigious car or participating in the showmanship‚ but the true value of car racing depends upon the time you have spent in polishing your driving skills. The objective of my article is to guide you and tell you about the basic but crucial driving techniques used in car racing. No matter how much road- hot rodding you may have done or how expert a driver you think you are‚ driving on the race track is entirely different
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My car utilizes the energy stored within a stretched rubber band‚ and converts it into rotational kinetic energy‚ which moves the wheels forward. 2 non-motile rods were placed on the front of the chassis to maintain tension in the rubber bands‚ and allow the rubber band to retract as it leaves the axle‚ preventing it from limiting axle motion. The CD wheels on the rear of the vehicle allow a larger displacement per axle rotation‚ meaning the car will be able to travel a farther distance. Vinyl tape
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Electric cars are seen as the future of human life. They provide an oppurtunity of being clean and eco-friendly. Electric car motors are magnificent and figuring out how they work is a mystery. Electric cars have also been around for a while since almost two decades ago. Electric cars are proven to be better for the environment. Electric cars are a prime example of how electricity has changed over the years. First‚ electric cars are amazing‚ but what is more amazing is the motor that makes one
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opportunity to understand a subject I was interested in. I came to know about how the electric cars are marketed in different parts of the world according to their needs. I also came across a point where I understood the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars over our regular petrol or diesel injected cars. I came to know about its relation with nature by saving the environment compared to our usual cars and also learned how so many people get attracted to them. I learned many new things that will
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Sparkle and Gleam Car Wash Business Plan Business Plan Prepared By Heidi Putzen President 12345 W. 98 St. Copperville‚ StateA 00000 000-555-0000 Date Prepared June 200B TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION Management team Compensation and ownership Contracts and franchise agreements Board of directors/advisory council Infrastructure Insurance Employee stock option plan and other incentives Organization charts PRODUCT AND SERVICE PLAN Purpose of the product
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Ms. Haynes 2nd Period May 21‚ 2012 Electric Cars There is a big debate about the future of the auto industry. The new big topic is electric cars. Ads emphasize how much less pollution these cars put out‚ but the truth is that many people do not realize the downside of these cars. For instance‚ did you know that average battery cost for electric cars is between $18‚000 and $20‚000? Also‚ these cars produce significant more amounts of sulfur dioxide compared to traditional internal combustion
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