...to Taco Bell and then pick up his dry cleaning. Following Nevada's recent legalization of driverless cars on the road, Florida has passed a bill allowing tests of self-driving cars. And legislation has also been introduced to make self-driving cars street legal in California. Self-driving cars may take some getting used to, but we are only at the dawn of a new age in automotive automation. Ever since the 1939 World's Fair, the idea of autonomous vehicles has captured the public's imagination. Today, intelligent, green vehicles are driving the future of transportation. The looming energy and environmental MegaCrisis has carmakers scrambling to raise fuel economy and develop commercially viable vehicles that limit pollutants. Enabling technologies such as advanced IT systems, artificial intelligence, and speech recognition are giving rise to smart cars that drive themselves and to highway "road trains" or platoons. However, some skepticism remains for the latter, as the rapid installation of intelligent systems in vehicles currently outpaces the level of R&D for platoons. Drawing on TechCast's work, this article explains how hybrids,...
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...The Reality of Going Green: Hybrid Vehicles Tanya Messina Contemporary Applications of the Sciences | SCI215 A01 Faculty: Dr. Gomillion Argosy University July 12, 2014 Abstract Hybrid vehicles are known for having more than one battery and two engines (electric and gas) that help alternate the energy needed to run. While a majority of hybrid vehicles are designed not to burn as much fossil fuel, some hybrid vehicles may be designed to use other alternative fuels (such as hydrogen, biodiesel, flex-fuel, etc.). This not only makes them fuel efficient, but friendly to the environment as well. Conscious that carbon dioxide released from the burning of fossil fuels is driving global warming, many drivers have opted for hybrids because their fuel efficiency makes them relatively environmentally friendly (Hewitt, et al., 2006). There is a huge difference between non-hybrid vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Unlike the hybrid vehicles, a non-hybrid vehicle only burns fossil fuels that causes smog and a variety of harmful gases (such as nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide) into the atmosphere, which may be responsible for global warming...
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...Green Car Rental Feasibility Study: Hydrogen Vehicles Student Name COMM/215 Month DD, YYYY Faculty Name Green Car Rental Feasibility Study: Hydrogen Vehicles Introduction Obtaining a fleet of alternate fuel vehicles 5 years ago, proved to be a very good decision for the company. There is a growing trend across America to use alternative fuel sources. Americans are more eco-friendly, and looking for transportation options that can save them money as well as become more environmentally conscious. Based on this demand, many car manufacturers are now developing and producing more energy efficient vehicles. Firmly established as a leader in our industry, Green Car Rental entered the alternate fuel vehicle market, in response to the desires expressed by its customers. Based on our award winning success with alternative fuel vehicles, and the growing consumer demand for even more efficient, reduced emission vehicles, Green Car Rental Company intends to demonstrate the feasibility, and lead the rental car industry again by adding hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to our fleet. Product Information Hydrogen is a simple and plentiful, odorless, and colorless gas (H2) derived from gas fields. It is an abundant resource for fuel once processed. Manufacturers from BMW to Toyota have been developing numerous strategies to utilize hydrogen to power vehicles. Aside from CNG (compressed natural gas), LNG, and a host of other alternative fuel resources, hydrogen although expensive to...
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...Traffic Control System Performance measure against which our proposed policy to be tested is green time utilization. This performance measure is estimated by measuring the green time during which vehicles are served for an instance of a given phase and then dividing by the total length of the green time instance (i.e. minimum and maximum green time) The supporting data for green time utilization are as follows: * Allocated minimum and maximum green time * vehicle departure times * Saturation headway These data can be retrieved from the Signal control data and stop line detector. Our objective is to maintain ideal state as long as possible if control system deviates from this ideal state to (over-utilization) or (under-utilization) then by using adaptive control strategy system will take actions by changing existing policy. Objective: max.8≤Ugfk<1 Subject to constraints: g minfk≤gfk≤g maxfk (1) f=AFgfk≤C (2) Here, Ugf= Average time taken by vehiclesAvailable time Ugf=number of departures in phase f× hsat{gmin, gmax} Ugminf= number of departures in phase f× hsat{gmin}, Ugmaxf= number of departures in phase f× hsat{gmax} So, theoretically the green time utilization should follow following condition to be remain in ideal state (i.e. state)...
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...Assume that you work for attorney Tara Jolans of Adams & Tate, 1000 Town Center, Suite 500, White Tower Michigan. Jolans has decided to represent Sandra Nelson in her lawsuit against David Namisch. Based on the following information, draft a complaint to be filed in the U.S. district Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Sandra Nelson is a plaintiff in a lawsuit resulting from an automobile accident. Sandra was turning left at a traffic light at the intersection of Jefferson and Mack streets, while the left-turn arrow was green, when she was hit from the side by a car driven by David Namisch, who failed to stop at the light. The accident occurred on June 3, 2011, at 11:30 p.m. David lives in New York, was visiting his family in Michigan, and just prior to the accident had been out drinking with his brothers. Several witnesses saw the accident. One of the witnesses called the police. Sandra was not wearing her seat belt at the time of the accident, and she was thrown against the windshield, sustaining massive head injuries. When the police and ambulance arrived, they did not think that she would make it to the hospital alive, but she survived. She wants to claim damages of $500,000 for medical expenses, $65,000 for lost wages, and $55,000 for property damage to her Rolls Royce. The accident was reported in the local newspaper, complete with photographs. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN Sandra Nelson, Plaintiff, vs.David...
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...some generic dress up items), kitchen (pots, pans, aprons and cooking items), baby dolls, and Barbie dolls. All of the packaging for the girls’ toys had very little red, with some white, and yellow, as well as different shades of blue and green but nothing within the dark scale of these colors. Some had black but very little. The majority of the colors were found to be different shades of purple, and pink. All the colors seemed to be themed towards fun and bright. The girls’ toys could all be categorized as either dress-up, playing kitchen or playing with pretend make-up. There were baby dolls that came with bottles and “fresh” diapers for changing. All the toys seemed to be stereotypical for a girl to learn what to do when she grew-up i.e. cooking, cleaning and taking care of a baby/children. Upon examining the isle containing “boys’ toys”, I encountered super heroes, building toys, play guns from pistol to long barrel riffles, different kinds of vehicles from sports cars to construction working trucks, as well as transformers and motorcycles. Career themed toys could also be found ranging from muscle men and law enforcement to firefighters. All of the packaging for the boy’s toys had some white, yellow and orange as well as green and brown but the main colors were red, blue and black. All the colors were dark and really bold. I noted that none of the packaging contained different shade variations but rather solid colors. All the boys’ toys seemed to carry a common theme...
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...AJK, which has so far had quite a few discrepancies with the diagrams i have for the APB B5 A6/S4 2.7T Engine Harness[->5]|B6 A4 1.8T Engine Harness[->6]|Notes| T15 WHITE Pin5 grey|T17e WHITE Pin1 brown/green|done| T15 WHITE Pin2 yellow/Violet|T17e WHITE Pin2 yellow/violet|done| T15 WHITE Pin3 brown/red|T17e WHITE Pin3 brown/red|done| T15 WHITE Pin1 yellow/blue|T17e WHITE Pin4 yellow/blue|done| T15 WHITE Pin4 grey/yellow|T17e WHITE Pin5 grey/yellow|done| T15 WHITE Pin6 brown/green|T17e WHITE Pin6 brown|done| T15 WHITE Pin10 black/white|T17e WHITE Pin10 blue/green|done| T15 WHITE Pin11 red/black|T17e WHITE Pin11 red/black|done| T15 WHITE Pin12 white/red|T17e WHITE Pin12 white/red|done| T15 WHITE Pin13 red/green/grrey|T17e WHITE Pin13 red/green/rey|done| T3au RED Pin2 violet/blue|T17d RED Pin6 violet/blue|THIS IS AN AIR BAG CONNECTION done| T15m RED Pin14 orange/brown|T17d RED Pin13 orange/brown|done| T15m RED Pin15 orange/black|T17d RED Pin14 orange/black|done| T10 BROWN Pin4 red/black|T10a BROWN Pin4 red/black|done| T10 BROWN Pin1 green/black|T10a BROWN Pin6 green/red|done| T10 BROWN Pin8 black/red|T10a BROWN Pin2 black/red|done| T10 BROWN Pin9 red/green/grey|T10a BROWN Pin9 red/green/ grey|done| T10ar ORANGE Pin1 red/green/grey|T17e WHITE Pin16 red/green/grey| done| T10ar ORANGE Pin8...
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...that the safety of the general population is paramount, but is red light cameras the most effective way to proceed? Once the data is analyzed it is clear that there are far safer alternatives that will also save taxpayers a great deal of money over red light cameras. In a September 2004 study by the Texas Transportation Institute conducted by James Benneson, P.E., many aspects of the way red light cameras operate were broken down by the researchers. It was discovered that in most instances the red light cameras issued citations within the first second of the light turning red. Almost all incidents of people being cited for running the red light occurred when the light turned red while the vehicle was already in the intersection. Due to the delay between the light turning from red to green in the opposite flow of traffic there was little risk of a right-angle collision, which is the most common type of collision caused by people running red lights. In all cases of right-angle collisions but one the accident occurred five or more seconds after the light had changed. Furthermore many infractions were issued...
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...Note: ----- Cheat codes can also be entered while the game is paused. This way you can enter cheat codes when you have to enter them quickly. Code Result ---------------------------------- MIAMITRAFFIC - Aggressive Drivers NUTTERTOOLS - All ''heavy'' weapons THUGSTOOLS - All ''light'' weapons PROFESSIONALTOOLS - All ''medium'' weapons IWANTITPAINTEDBLACK - All cars are black AHAIRDRESSERSCAR - All cars are pink GREENLIGHT - All traffic lights are green BIGBANG - Blow up nearby cars SEAWAYS - Cars can drive/hover over water COMEFLYWITHME - Cars can fly STILLLIKEDRESSINGUP - Change Skin/Clothes ICANTTAKEITANYMORE - Commit Suicide LEAVEMEALONE - Decrease Wanted Level ABITDRIEG - Dense Clouds AIRSHIP - Fast boats can fly for short periods of time CANTSEEATHING - Foggy Weather PRECIOUSPROTECTION - Full Armor ASPIRINE - Full Health CHICKSWITHGUNS - Girls Carry Guns PROGRAMMER - Gives Tommy girly arms/legs FANNYMAGNET - Ladies Man, Women Follow You APLEASANTDAY - Light Clouds ONSPEED - Makes everything faster BOOOOOORING - Makes everything slower DEEPFRIEDMARSBARS - Makes Tommy fatter CERTAINDEATH...
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...How Autonomous Cars Can Change Transportation Autonomous cars are the new and upcoming buzz in the vehicle world as well as a very controversial topic in public and road safety. It is the newest innovation to come to the vehicle world since the “push to start” button replacing the ignition system with a key. Autonomous cars, more commonly known as self driving cars, have been sparking arguments against why normal cars,where a human manually drives and has full control of the vehicle, are safer than these autonomous cars that are controlled by an artificial intelligence(AI) program, which is pretty much a robot. There are different statistics that show the differences in safety and travel time between the two. Autonomous cars can and are improving road safety and traffic times. They can do this by having father reaction times and reflexes than a human driver. If a public highway is opened just for autonomous cars, or even just a lane, traffic times and be significantly cut down since they will be able to travel at faster speeds with...
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...reference to a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, I made contact with assisting officer, Hartman and acting Sgt. Cox who had already arrived on scene. At the time of my arrival, acting Sgt Cox attempted to make contact with the driver. The driver stepped out of his vehicle on his own free will. The vehicle was a black Chrysler baring a Florida tag (IHVQ32) which matched the description provided by dispatch. Dispatch advised that the vehicle was registered to John King. Dispatch advised that King was negative for wants and warrants, however, King was showing to be on felony probation for battery by strangulation until 8/31/2019. The subject, identified himself...
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...Porsche has managed to use the AG iPerfomance in its products making it possible for them to produce effective products. It has also dominated the SUV market which is continuing to expand with less competitors to exploit. This gives it an opportunity and window to sell its high end SUV products with less competition. I t also produces hybrid powered Porsche Cars which are also seen as a positive move towards remaining competitive in the motor vehicle market. The Porsche cars are also movie and music glamorized, an idea that has not been embarked by most of other brand from its competitors in the market. The organization has also embarked on utilizing green and environment friendly technology to improve its public image and reputation in the...
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...According to a Department of Transportation (DOT) study, there were 134,880,000 vehicles and 7,883,000 motorcycles registered in the United States in 2009 alone. Looking at these numbers we can say that the purchase of these vehicles and motorcycles contributed to the United States economy, but at the same time, those numbers also tell us how much our environment have been affected by the pollution from them. Although, cars seem to be the most convenient method of transportation, should we have a more reliable public transportation, I believe people would opt out from using a car to move around. Motor vehicles have also been extremely relied on in the work force; trucking for example, contributes greatly to the country’s import and export, goods’ transportation, etc. It does sound like motor vehicles were the best machine ever invented but because of the excessive use of them, great damage has been done to our atmosphere. (U.S. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012) Motor Transportation and the Environment How do vehicles affect our environment? Because of the amount of chemicals and gases that vehicles release, they are the biggest contributor of air pollution. It is no doubt that the automotive industry is critical to the U.S. economy growth but it is also the primarily cause of air pollution in the nation. Having so many vehicles in our roads producing fossil from its motors, is also a critical component...
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...provide affordable environment friendly transportation to college students and the average metropolitan area individual. College towns and students dwelling look to be a profitable consumer because they provide the necessity of a scooter. In these areas, living conditions, eateries, and shopping areas are all conveniently close but not in walking distances to the average person, our scooter would provide an alternative to walking or driving decreasing the use of gas. Gas prices on a slow incline, new and unique ways of transport are how most Americas are making it here to there and college students have those same transportation issues (CampusScooter.com). The price of the scooter is built around the cost of company to manufacture the vehicle as well as the ability to reuse material versus the use of luxury identifiable material pricing our scooter between 2,000-5,000 dollars upgrade accessible. The College student consumer would look to our scooter as a necessity while the average metropolitan rider would use it as a useful cost efficient luxury. MotorEssentials Inc. dynamic design includes...
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...Is it possible to develop driverless vehicles based on GPS technology only? Driverless vehicles; science fiction or reality? Well vehicles are coming with more and more intelligence and computation powers nowadays then they were 10 years ago. Today vehicles are coming equipped with much more intelligent driver assistance system like auto parking, lane warning, intelligent cruise control, emergency braking, Anti Braking System etc. But could this intelligence evolve drastically and vehicles could drive themselves continuously? Well Google, Apple and other major Auto producers like Mercedes are working on autonomous car. Google already started testing self driving car and have driven thousands of miles. But can we make driverless vehicles with GPS...
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