Cars Term Papers Samples For Students

Introduction:

When Henry Ford established the Ford Motor Company in 1903, he could not have foretold the profound effect he would have on the automobile industry. Henry Ford can be said to have transformed the automobile from a luxury utility into an innovation that greatly shaped the 20th Century and still continues to impact the 21st. Entrepreneurs and innovators are responsible for change in society. They formulate, develop and promote new or acquired ideas until they grow into realistic concepts and applications which become acceptable in our day to day lives. Innovation requires creativity, self-confidence, risk taking, good leadership qualities and a ...

1.0 Introduction
Lee Iacocca has been chosen because is one of the few leaders in the world’s history who have managed convert companies on the verge of collapse to some of the most successful organization. Moreover, he achieved exemplary performance wherever he worked. During his tenor as the president of Ford Motor Company, Ford became one the most successful automobile companies. Even after being fired from Ford, he did not give up but was employed Chrysler where he managed to turned an ailing company into one of a very successful automobile entity.
2.0 Executive Summary
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Introduction
A hybrid car is a car used to drive the drive wheels more than one source of energy.
Modern car manufacturers often resort to sharing of the internal combustion engine and an electric motor, which avoids the mode of the internal combustion engine in low loads, and also to realize the recovery of kinetic energy, increasing the fuel efficiency of the power plant. Another common type of hybrids is vehicles, in which ICE is combined with engines running on compressed air.

It should be distinguished from hybrids vehicles with electro-mechanical transmission, such as locomotives, some tractors and tanks.

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Application of Operations Management Principles

Operations management is an inherently important skill in solving problems that are bound to arise at any work place. As an operations manager, one must have the critical skill of being able to identify current and potential problems, after which he/she must be able to come up with sound solutions, and timely implementation of the decisions (Khanna, 2007). Sound problem solving and decision making can help avert an impending calamity at a work place. On the other hand, poor decision making- or the complete absence of a decision- has the potential of causing the failure of an organization and its operations. ...

Introduction

The importance of automobiles in a highly dynamic society is seminal in the existence and harmonious flourishing of a society. The world has been in a continuous process of evolution (Neumann, T., 2006). Mobility and communication have been revolutionalized with the advent of new channels of communication. Therefore, the argument of abolishing automobiles from the American society would be a controversial one. The society is highly dependent on vehicles and other machinery in propagating itself, hence any action that would sabotage the efficiency with which the ordinary man has been used to will lead to a crippled society, not mentioning the dire consequences on ...

Market Research Report for Tesla

Executive Summary
Tesla is currently considered as one of the global leaders when it comes to innovations and the production of electronic vehicles. Some of its famed products include the Tesla Roadster, Model S, Model X, and Model 3. The company under the leadership of Elon Husk, the CEO, ventures into external markets with the aim of maximizing profits. China has been one of the target markets that Tesla has already explored and now aims at ensuring that the company gains a competitive advantage over the existing electronic vehicle companies. This is after China was predicted to offer the ...

Lexus is a luxury automobile brand that belongs to Toyota Motor Corporation. The brand was established in 1989, and it has gained global market popularity over time. Lexus remains the best selling brand in Japan’s premium cars. The brand name ‘Lexus’ is derived from two words ‘elegance’ and ‘luxury’, which represents the highest quality and technological image of the product. It has a mission to deliver high quality product that exceeds the customers’ expectations; this is accomplished through the provision of personal facility design and comprehensive consultation to the firm’s dealers. This mission is essential in ensuring that the ...

“Leaders are not born, but made. Leadership qualities are forged in times of distress. It is quite easy to take a sip of coffee while sitting with feet up on the desk dictating theories to subordinates but quite difficult to lead when the business is on the verge to collapse” (Lee Iacocca).
Acquiring fame, money and power may be thrilling for others, but to Iacocca, all these outcomes did not matter much. To Iacocca, these outcomes were mortal that would vanish with time. Iacocca has always focused on leaving quality impression through his zeal and contributions. Making a difference in ...

Introduction

New Urbanism is an urban planning concept which promotes walkable neighborhood design. During the early part of 20th century American urban areas started seeing a population boom as many people emigrated from other areas to stay in the cities. This necessitated the state and city council to design and develop urban areas in such a way to accommodate more population and use lands effectively. During that time automobile also came into usage. Cities planned during and after World War II were highly influenced by the revolution of automobile and were less concerned about land usage. Automobile helped design bigger cities. Before ...

Environmental Studies

Global Significance
The one environmental issue that has the most important significance in the world today is global warming. That is because the rising temperatures at the surface of the earth are responsible for causing negative impacts around the world. The two general causes for global warming are (a) natural and (b) manmade. Green house gases are causing the warming because the amount of manmade greenhouse gases added to those that are formed naturally have created the problem of too much trapped heat in the atmosphere. The sun’s energy plus reflected energy from the surface of the earth becomes ...

Executive summary

This report is focused on the chapters eight and seven of ‘Strategic Management and Business Policy’ course book by Thomas L. Wheelen and his counterpart J. David Hunger. The two chapters of this book are focused on strategy formulation and related managerial decisions aimed at ensuring that a business corporation achieves maximum return on investment. This paper is meant to relate business terms, decisions and strategies in the textbook to the current business situations in the modern world. Through this, I will be in a position to boost my comprehension and evaluation of materials related to this course. In addition to ...

Introduction

The right to privacy is perhaps one of the most fundamental cornerstones of America’s democracy. The constitution under the Fourth Amendment ensures that all Americans have a right to privacy and this privacy can only be violated through a search warrant as defined by the constitution. The Supreme Court has since determined the nature and circumstances under which a warrant can be issued. However, one the most pertinent issue arises from searching a vehicle of suspect without a warrant. Several states have argued that if a suspect poses danger and there is evidence of probable cause, police officers may search the vehicle without having ...

A Detailed Public Relations Plan to Efficiently Handle the Merger of ABC Ltd with MNO Ltd Which is scheduled after 3 Months from Now

Public relations: It is the outreach of the media that has popularized the event of public relations to an enormous extent. The availability of the online social forums has granted enough liberty to a common man to sometimes get his “not so true” comments about a company or a product published. Not that all the claims made are false or “just misinterpreted” but there needs to be someone who is constantly keeping a watch on what is being said ...

Q1 Answer

A legal contract takes place when two parties develop a compulsion enforceable by the law. For a contract to exist, various elements should be present. Some of these elements include the offer, acceptance, mutuality of obligation, writing requirement, capacity and consideration. Richards (2006) reveals that an offer entails the promises that require one party to exchange something with another party via a clear agreement. In the case at hand, there existed an offer when Jim and Laura expressed their interest in buying a car from Stan. They clearly did window shopping for the vehicle and at last, identified a ...

Introduction

Global branding can be simply referred to the process whereby a company directs its efforts at spreading its name, brand, and logo worldwide. According to Chabowski, Samiee, and Huit (as cited in Lu, 2014, p.36), “global branding is defined as the manner in which firms select, manage, and control their brands across international markets”. Firms follow the global branding strategy for several reasons like obtaining access to fast growing markets, exploiting economies of scale, and broadening the customer base. If a company manages to apply global branding and brand positioning strategies collectively in a thoughtful manner, surely it can take greater advantages ...

Abstract

Recently, attention has been diverted to clean, alternative and renewable technologies due to the depletion of petroleum resources and increase of the green house gases from the combustion of fuel resources. Fuel cell is the fore-runner of these technologies and has received immense impetus due to its relatively clean source of energy. Fuel-cells are devices that produce electrical energy from chemical transformation reactions. Electrodes are placed within an electrolyte medium that facilitates oxidation of fuel. In these electrochemical reactions, ions are generated that generate electricity. This electrical energy can be effectively harnessed to carry out a myriad of functions. Since ...

There are several considerations that are made while insuring and covering risks. It depends with the company that has been chosen for the cover. Farmers insurance company group is one among other insurance companies in California that are giving the similar services. It has attracted major huge number of the insurers due to their quality in services as well as the level of their consideration in while offering the services . The company has a strategy of defining the level at which they are to collect premium depending with the risks to be covered. Different insurance policies as well have different ...

Introduction

As a matter of fact, air pollution is one among the primary health menace in the urban environments of many countries – both developed and developing. The aspect of air pollution is associated with congestion of human beings, vehicles and factories of the power. Currently, the United Nations, in conjunction with various governments across the globe, is trying to protect the human race through reducing air pollution, with the greater purpose of saving the ozone layer – the protective natural cover that filters the dangerous ultraviolent rays of the sun. Currently, many cities have come up with policies to help curb the ...

Introduction

Investment and risk denominates some of the essentials in the function of management, and it is known as a pre-requisite as far as managing and confirming things accordingly. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Governance and Business Ethics are some of the parts that deem necessary for an organization to have their existence for a longer span of time. There are numerous organizations in the world which are actually in the favor of delivering the best to their consumers, employees and management as well (Bredeson, p.34).
In order to effective manages the employees and operations of a company, there is a need to comply ...

The violence related to gang activities is considered to be one of the worse crimes committed, other than murder because it violates the peace of individuals in the neighborhood and increases panic or fear. Not to mention, the gang members who commit these crimes are usually repeat offenders. In order to understand the full depth of gang related charges, we must first understand what a gang is, the various offenses gang members usually commit, crime defense strategies and how law enforcement classify gang members; since this classification is critical in a gang member’s defense and whether they would ...

Correlation and Causation are closely related to one another. However, certain studies state that these two variables do not imply in a relationship. This paper discusses the major contrast between correlation and causation and its effects. The first paragraph concerns the concepts of the two terms; correlation and causation. Secondly, cause and effect relationship is analysed. Finally, detailed analysis is provided to understand the relationship between correlation and causation.Moreover, the distinction between two terms can be understood easily by their definitions.

Correlation

According to Jaffe (2010), correlation refers to the association between two or more variables. For instance; there is a strong relationship ...

Introduction: Hurricanes are common disasters in US causing maximum damage in the coastal community. They are the worst and costliest of all national disaster and can sometimes extends to areas far away from the coast. Hurricanes are defined as giant, spiraling tropical storms, with a wind speed of over 160miles/hr. Force generated by the storm, can cause catastrophic damage to houses, buildings and causes landfall. It can kill humans, animals and destroy natural landscape. (Parker & Shapiro, 2008)
Hurricanes in US, has its origin ether in Atlantic or eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricane season in Atlantic, begins in June and ends ...

Thesis

The global financial crisis was a period during which downturns were experienced in the stock markets, economic activities as well as losses in the housing market all over the world. During this period, banks had to be bailed out by national governments and consumer wealth declined significantly. The result was a major recession between 2008 and 2009 .
This paper looks at the global financial crisis in the world, its effect in the US and measures taken by the US to manage it. This financial crisis was experienced in the world in the late 2000’s and the US was hit ...

Introduction

The economies of modern era are volatile, and they are influenced by the rapid changes that are occurring throughout the world. However, an on-going position of an organization in the market depends on the evaluation as well as analysis of the surrounding. The successful organizations conduct environmental scans on periodic basis in order to analyze what the competitors are doing but their main focus is to consider those aspects that can help them in winning the race (Harari, 1994). BMW, i.e., Bayerische Motoren Werke is one of the leading players in the industry dealing with car manufacturing. It has ...

Hemingway, Ernest. A Farewell To Arms.1995.
Scenes depicting the horrors faced in the Great War are evident in Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms.” The book contains five sections and provides a systematic narration of the life of one Mr. Frederick Henry. Serving as an ambulance driver with the Italian army during the First World War, the narrative shows Henry's quest to balance a love life and the ongoing war. Frederick Henry’s occupation as an ambulance driver exposes his character to many violent events that later lead to trauma. With Barkley, Henry attempts to find happiness and love ...

Ford Pinto Case

The Ford Motor Company, under the advice of its vice president Lee Lacocca, in May 1968 set out to introduce a cheaper car in the US in May 1968. In a rush to gain a significant market share, Lee Lacocca put the design and development of the Ford Pinto auto automobile on a schedule of 25 months instead of the normal 43 months taken to , so it would take to get a car from conception to production. Due to this the accelerated production, the Pinto had dangerous design flaws. The Pinto’s gas tank was dangerously placed at the back of the vehicle, and ...

A reality that has been always considered a hoax by many as they believe global warming is because of the changing nature of the Universe and how the planet rotates. Global Warming is real because while it could be naturally influenced, the concentrations of the greenhouse effect emmissions causes the rays of the Sun to remain on earth, further influencing climate.
The dispute that rages over this issue is unresolved because “experts” have shown “proofs” (for and against) based on scientific data. Supporters of the non-existence of Global Warming, basically offer the arguments as that the climate has changed ...

Introduction

Governments are tasked with a challenging responsibility of adopting informed and justifiable decisions when budgeting for the country’s resources. Investing in unproductive or unhelpful projects is not acceptable because this characterize misuse of public resources. Amtrak is one of the major projects in United States that has realized attention of policy makers. A group of policy makers has lobbied for the continued funding of this project while other argues that the company should lose its subsidiaries. Deciding whether the government should withdraw its support from Amtrak or continue funding the project is challenging because either of the options carry ...

Introduction

Information systems are by no means a source of competitive advantage. Many organizations are investing towards information systems to reap the benefits that are associated. Information systems have been known to enhance business processes and bring competitive advantage for many organizations. Many companies are using information as a basis for competitive advantage in their operations. This paper will focus on how information systems are used in Volvo Company, a car company. The company has made use of information systems to gain an edge over the competition. The systems and operations of CRM implement the company’s goals and objectives for customer access, ...

World War 1

World War 1

Introduction

The First World War became a severe test for the whole world in the twentieth century. It was a turning point in European civilization that marked the end of the 19th century - the century of conservatism, education and stability, and the beginning of the 20th century - the century of the great revolutions and world wars, mass terror and rapid technological development.
According to Dowling, more than sixty million people entered the armed services in 1914-1918. Around ten million men gave their lives in the conflict known as Great War, along with twenty million others. The ...

1. Mercedes Benz is a German multinational that specializes in manufacturing, marketing and supplying of luxury cars, buses, vans, trucks and coaches. Since it was started, over a decade ago, Mercedes Benz which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany has been able to position itself as one of the best manufacturer of high end vehicles. It is one of the German 3, which are the best companies in terms of producing and sale of luxury vehicles. The company has produced vehicles that are popular among the business executives, leaders as well as the people who use high end vehicles. The company has ...

Introduction

Urban planning is a dynamic profession that deals with improving the welfare of people and their communities by creating more equitable, convenient, efficient, healthful, sustainable, and attractive places for present and future generation. Planning enables businesses, citizens, and civic leaders play a significant role in creating communities that enhance people’s lives. Effective planning has the potential of creating communities that offer better choices for how and where people live. Good planning helps communities find the right balance of essential services and new development, innovative change, and environment protection. However, planners usually come across various issues when it comes to planning. ...

Arguably, 2000-2009 was the most difficult moment in the world economy. The financial crisis that took place in United States and the world became the worst financial munch to ever occur in the world. The financial crisis took place in the late 2008 at a remarkably speed, whereby most economic factors were fully disturbed. Mortgage-related securities, which had fully spread in United States as well as global financial systems collapsed. As a matter of fact, this crisis undermined several largest and renowned financial institutions in United states and the world. Additionally, the crisis damaged stronger economies and financial systems in the ...

According to the Department of Energy, the consumption in the United States of oil products per day is twenty million barrels (Bonsor & Grabianowski, 2012). Out of this amount, close to fifty percent is utilized for motor gasoline. The remaining amount is utilized for jet fuel, distillate fuel oil, and residual fuel among other fuels. One barrel of oil has forty two gallons that yields about twenty gallons of gasoline. Therefore, in the U.S, the daily consumption of gasoline is about one hundred and seventy eight million gallons of gasoline (Bonsor & Grabianowski, 2012). The gas prices affect almost ...

Russian mafia is one of the most powerful in the world, as it is recognized by certain statistical data. In order to understand its essence better and to find out its peculiarities it will be very useful to analyze the history of its development in the country and to compare it with mafia of some other countries. Information that is necessary for such in-depth understanding is presented in this paper.
History of the Russian mafia started in the 1960s, as beforehand the country was economically poor, while mafia arises primarily in such communities where economics is sufficiently developed1. ...

Introduction

Quality management is perhaps one of the most important strategies in the current business world. Several big firms are shifting attention from sales projected businesses to production of quality goods as well as quality service provision. In developing long term strategies, businesses in different fields have developed keen interest in quality assurance and making it a priority in business management. This paper looks to examine how Toyota Company has risen to the top of vehicle manufacturing through implementation of quality management systems in its operation.

Quality Assurance and Quality Management

In business, the term quality may refer to a reliable product as well as one that ...

Introduction

The initial development of industrial ecology involved the concept of basically studying the interrelationship between the industrial and ecological systems, however gradually with time this has come a long way as now we realize the importance of maintaining the ecological systems and considering the other environmental like the green house effect and other factors have made us realize that we need to strictly look into the flow of energy and materials to improve the industrial metabolism and waste management.[ CITATION Coo05 \p 52 \l 1033 ]

In this paper, we will look at the life-cycle of energy consumption and the specialization will ...