...Hybrid vs. Gasoline In today's fast paced modern world it would seem the only economical decision is to choose a hybrid. Gasoline is becoming twice as expensive, while electric power remains the same. Although standard gasoline vehicles do not get as many Miles Per Gallon (MPG) as a hybrid does, there are ways increase miles per gallon. Using electrical resources may simply be the best solution to our gas problem. Hybrid vehicle's have made much progress from were they started. No longer do they need to be plugged in every night to charge their batteries. Hybrid vehicles have Intergraded Motor Assist Systems that pair electric motors with the gasoline engine. While gasoline vehicles are still more convenient to repair, hybrid vehicles are becoming just as reliable. Hybrid vehicles are still more expensive to purchase but the long term investment will pay for itself. Both gas and electrical powered vehicles have benefits and troubles. The choice comes down to personal preference. Hybrid cars can get anywhere between 45 to 60 MPG, whereas gas powered cars get on average 28 MPG. Hybrid vehicles have special options that allow for better fuel efficiency. One of those options is an idle stop. This option allows the gasoline engine to turn off when the vehicle stops yet still charge the battery packs. Meanwhile gas powered vehicles run the entire trip using only gasoline. The advantage to the gas powered vehicle is horsepower. The disadvantage...
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...Ruby Rodriguez April 17, 2012 Com/170 Gasoline-Powered Vehicles vs. Hybrid-Electric Vehicles In today's fast paced modern world it would seem the only economical decision is to choose a hybrid. Gasoline is becoming twice as expensive, while electric power remains the same. Although standard gasoline vehicles do not get as many Miles per Gallon (MPG) as a hybrid does, there are a variety of ways to increase the miles per gallon. Using electrical resources may simply be the best solution to our gas problem. Hybrid vehicles have made much of a progress from the time they were invented. No longer do they need to be plugged in every night to charge their batteries. Hybrid vehicles have Intergraded Motor Assist Systems that pair electric motors with the gasoline engine. While gasoline vehicles are still more convenient to repair, hybrid vehicles are becoming just as reliable. Hybrid vehicles are still more expensive to purchase but the long term investment will pay for itself. Both gas and electrical powered vehicles have benefits and troubles. The choice comes down to personal preference. Gasoline-Powered Vehicles The history of the automobile dates back to the 15th century when Leonardo Da Vinci was creating designs and models for transport vehicles. In 1885-1886, an inventor named Karl Friedrich Benz a German engineer who invented the first automobile (car) called (DRP 37435), this vehicle came with petroleum driven and internal combustion...
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...whenever possible. So, because of the financial status college graduates are in, its important to note that this report was based on lower costing cars like the Civic and Corolla, while also maintaining a standard of safety and professionalism. By aggregating information from various automobile evaluation outlets and also information directly from the manufacturers’ websites, I was able to observe accurate depictions of what each car has to offer. In the report I reviewed gas efficiency, safety, and lastly overall cost. Each of the media outlets I looked at, even the cars websites themselves offered a fair amount of information that added up and was consistent. After reading through them all, I was able to make accurate observations based on the facts presented. Although the findings were quite close, the Honda Civic ended up having the slight edge over the Toyota Corolla. The Civic had relatively more to offer in fuel economy and options, as it had a hybrid edition whereas the Corolla did not. However, if the two base gas-powered models were to be compared, the two...
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...revenue, reduce cost, and increases market share of the firm. Objective I propose to review the following objectives in order to invest on hybrid vehicles component/services. * Explain the importance of Hybrid Vehicle Components/Services to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil. * Illustrate the importance of Hybrid vehicles in order to get rid of high prices/cost of gasoline. * Demonstrate the benefits that hybrid vehicles bring to the firm i.e. high revenue, increased market share and greater profits. Scope Hybrid vehicles have a wide scope in upcoming future due to following reasons: * Increase companies revenues and profits because of reduction of gasoline usage. * Hybrids can operate on alternative fuels that have flex fuel possibilities. * Dependency on fossils fuels will be decreased. * Fuel efficiency is greatly increased (twice). * Emissions are greatly decreased. * Regenerative braking actually makes city driving more economical than on the highway. As Gasoline becomes more and more expensive, the hybrids will become more common and even plug in type electric vehicles will also be more popular all over the world. Terminology Hybrid vehicle: A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more than two distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which combine internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors....
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...the consumer? The Ford Fusion Hybrid faces some pretty good competition from several direct and indirect competition. Hybrids are becoming more popular and some are going to choose based on the company and not the actual vehicle. Chevrolet, Honda, and Toyota have some good competitive models for those people who are being targeted. The environmentally minded and those wanting to cut their fuel consumption are also being targeted by the all electric cars on the market and the very high gas mileage vehicles offered by most manufacturers of vehicles. When looking at hybrids, the target markets include those people who are environmentally savvy and those who want value for their money. The ability to gain from the low fuel consumption combined with safety issues of driving in any conditions and in any type of traveling traffic is a goal feature to promote in those markets. However, many will still prefer the more comfortable knowledge of how the high mileage cars work and their reliability. People wanting to just lower their gas bills will be targets of these types of vehicles and though they may have the dual concerns of the environment, people are often slow to change. So far, the Ford Fusion is selling very well to its target markets and even with the all electric competition of the Ford Focus, the Fusion is expected to remain a good seller. One aspect that makes it popular and more competitive, especially with the Prius and the other hybrids is the size. The Fusion is not...
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...Toyota Prius Introduction Toyota Prius was first introduced in Japan in 1997 as the world's first mass-produced gas/eclectic hybrid vehicle. The Prius combines electric and gas to supply maximum fuel efficiency and to advertise a clean environment. Prius went global in late 2000, and has been very successful. Geographic Segmentation A private buyer or business buyer is more likely to purchase a Prius. Toyota Prius is available in more than 70 countries and regions and the customer can be from any part of the world. But, consumer targets most likely lives in urban, high populated, and hot temperature areas. Demographic Segmentation Toyota has found that the average consumer is geographically diverse. The consumer's age is between 25-60. They could be either male or female. The income level of the consumers are $100,000 a year vs $85,000 a year for the average buyer, therefore they are in the upper middle class and have well paid occupations. They are not only seeking an environment friendly car, but are also willing to pay more for comfort and future cost saving from the car. In fact, 42% of hybrid owners make $100,000 or more per year. Even though many diverse ethnicities are interested today in purchasing a Prius, Japanese people are the ones that own the most Priuses. The family lifecycle is that they are likely to be married with children (3-5 people). Psychographic Segmentation There are three types of potential buyers; early adopters and...
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...Natalie S. Jeffery Professor Jarrett Composition 1 8 October 2015 Human vs. Environment It is my belief that we as humans do have a lot of control over our environment. Every decision that we make affects it some way. The cars that we choose to drive is just one of the many ways that humans affect our environment on a daily basis. Even the simplest choices that we can make in life, like recycling, can make a huge impact in the future of our environment. Until you really stop and think about just how big our environment actually is, then you probably would not ever realize just how important it is to us as humans and just how much we do affect it. The Philosophy of environmental protection analysis issues should involve examination of four topics: limits of the environment to absorb human impact without deleterious change; need for change in human behavior to reduce or avoid adverse environmental impact; limits on the authority and jurisdiction of civil government; and need for civil governmental action toward environmental preservation (Staff Writers 2015). The Civil Government is used to protect our environment from humans as well as our property from the actions of others that may be trying to cause harm or destruction to it, but they are not authorized to do anything about the misuse of the environment. I personally think this is hogwash and we as Americans deserve a government that should be able to protect our environment from the people who are intentionally destroying...
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...Lotus and Alternative Fuels Willis Jackson Jr. Comm/215 June 25, 2014 David S. Murphy Introduction For years, environmentalists have been screaming about going green, recycling, reusing products, and so forth. Therefore, the idea of our vehicles using alternative fuel sources would be a welcomed change. With dozens of vehicles and fuel sources becoming available, it is now possible to add alternative fuel vehicles to our rental car fleet. Through this presentation, I will fully outline gasoline and alternative fuel vehicles; the history, the sources of fuel, and consumer incentives will all also be explained. Gasoline vehicles Gasoline powered vehicles are the types of vehicles that are commonly used around the world. Gasoline powered vehicles utilize an internal combustion power train. Power train refers to the group of components within the vehicle that generates power. Internal combustion engines are typically associated with gasoline even though variations of the internal combustion engine can be fueled by other sources. The mainstream alternative to gasoline is diesel fuel. History of gasoline vehicles Self-propelled vehicles have been around since 1672 but were not introduced to mainstream America until 1902. Older vehicles were powered by steam engines, which gave way to the internal combustion engines that are powered by either gasoline or diesel fuel. Diesel fuel and gasoline both cause air pollution and play a role in global warming. The ever increasing...
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...ABSTRACT The Indian automobile industry has emerged stronger from the recent global downturn, and sales across all segments have seen record breaking numbers in the recent past. While the Indian industry has much to look forward to, by way of steady growth in both domestic and export markets, there are some clear challenges accompanying the opportunities in greener vehicles and alternative mobility. The shooting upward trend of price of fuel, pollution and purchasing power of the people the Indian automobile industry look to create a segment of consumer that has demand for the “GREEN VEHICLES” that are more fuel efficient, less CO2 emission and low operating cost or can run on alternate fuel. KEYWORDS: Green vehicles, Alternate fuel, Hybrid cars, Eco-friendly, CNG/LPG vehicles, E-mobility INTRODUCTION Demographically and economically, India’s automotive industry is well-positioned for growth, servicing both domestic demand and, increasingly, export opportunities. A predicted increase in India’s working-age population is likely to help stimulate the burgeoning market for private vehicles. Rising prosperity, easier access to finance and increasing affordability is expected to see four-wheelers gaining volumes, although two wheelers will remain the primary choice for the majority of purchasers, buoyed by greater appetite from rural areas, the youth market and women. Domestically, some consolidation or alliances might be expected, driven by the need for access to better technology...
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...2013 Chevrolet Volt The 2013 Chevrolet Volt is a plug in hybrid vehicle that is manufactured by the GM (General Motors). It uses electric batteries and the motors to power the wheels and it’s combined with a gas engine that gives off power when the battery is low. The gas power allows you to travel hundreds of additional miles. The Volt makes driving smooth, quiet and easy to use. Some features in this vehicle is, it comes with a 120-volt portable charge cord, has 17̎ 5-spoke painted aluminum wheels and, a remote vehicle started system. The Chevrolet Volt has won numerous awards such as the 2009 Green Car Vision Award, 2011 Green Car of the Year, 2011 North American Car of the Year, 2011 World Green Car and 2012 European Car of the Year. The Volt is still the best eco-vehicle in the world. Features Compared to other vehicles, the volt has better features, safety systems and many more. This chart shows the comparison between the features of 2013 Chevrolet Volt and 2013 Ford C-Max Energi 5dr HB SEL. 2013 Chevrolet Volt vs. 2013 Ford C-Max Energi 5dr HB SEL. | Features | 2013 Chevrolet Volt | 2013 Ford C-Max Energi 5dr HB SEL. | Standard Engine | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas/Electric I4 | Drivetrain | Front wheel drive | Front Wheel Drive | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | 4-Wheel ABS | Standard | Standard | 4- wheel Disc Brakes | Standard | Standard | Cloth Seats | Standard | Not Available | Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel...
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...central to the American economy and way of life. While the world’s desire for personal mobility and commer cial transportation has evolved, so have the geopolitical and environmental landscapes. Global demand for oil is at an all-time high, driving up the price of gasoline and diesel fuel, and the environmental consequences of mobile source emissions have become more and more apparent. More than 100 million Americans live in coun ties that do not attain federal clean air standards for ozone (O3), sulfur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter (PM), or other air pollutants, mostly because of emissions from the transportation sector.1 Transportation sources are also responsible for emitting prodigious amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas that is acceler ating global climate change. In fact, transportation was the second largest source of CO2 in the United States in 2004, accounting for...
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...Hybrid Cars IQP A Study on Hybrid Cars: Environmental Effects and Consumer Habits An Interactive Qualifying Project to be submitted to the faculty of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science. Submitted By: Michael Beliveau James Rehberger Jonathan Rowell Alyssa Xarras Submitted to: Submitted: 28 April 2010 Project Advisor: Prof. Chickery Kasouf 1 Hybrid Cars IQP Table of Contents List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Abstract ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 9 Literature Review ................................................................................................................ 12 2.1 Environmental Effects ....................................................................................................................... 12 2.2 Emissions ............................................
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...Date Approved: __________________________________________ i ABSTRACT Methanex is the world leader in methanol production and marketing. China is an important market; by 2014 it is forecasted to account for 50% of global demand. The purpose of this project is to determine whether Methanex should invest in methanol production in China. The project approach uses a multi-goal analysis focusing on three goals: (1) Consistent with Corporate Vision, (2) Sustainment of Existing Competitive Advantages, and (3) Profitability. Based on the analysis, the project concludes that Methanex should not produce methanol in China until coal to methanol technology is more profitable and environmentally feasible. The project also proposes a hybrid alternative that focuses on increasing market share and footprint in China, while continuing to monitor developments in coal technology. ii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY China is an increasingly important...
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...green marketing strategy, and I decided to focus mostly on the Prius marketing strategies, as it is a “green” vehicle and becoming very popular. The Toyota Prius provides a concrete case study of this truth. While the biggest product differentiation of the Prius is a fuel efficient, hybrid engine, most people do not buy it because it is eco-friendly. We assert that Toyota succeeded by marketing the Prius on multiple factors including the potential for gas savings, appeal to those who desire the latest technology, crossing into multiple market segments, and keeping the car practical, attractive, and functional. If they had appealed solely on impact to the environment, they would have failed to generate significant market penetration. Toyota did not set out to create a hybrid car. Rather, the Chairman Eiji Toyoda was concerned about the increasing popularity of larger cars and of the effect it would have on pollution levels in increasingly congested cities. He was concerned about the threat of peak oil looming and believed that the traditional internal combustion engine would not successfully carry Toyota into the next century. It was a year into that effort that Toyota decided to adapt a hybrid approach to creating a car with a lower impact on the environment. Toyota was cautious in entering the American market (Itazaki, 1999). Toyota's first step was to ship the original Prius that had been sold in the Japanese market beginning in 1997 to the U.S. These Prius' were right...
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...it was ranked as one of the world’s most profitable companies, was marred following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Subsequent rise in gas prices prompted a dramatic shift in consumer vehicle purchasing habits, exposing flaws that led the company to an annual loss of $12.6 billion, the largest in the company’s history. Mission: We are a global, diverse family with a proud heritage, passionately committed to providing outstanding products and services. Vision: To become the world’s leading consumer company for automotive products and services. Core Values: We do the right things for our people, our environment, and our society, but above all for our customers. Goals: To become a more globally integrated and competitive firm, to build more of the products that people really want and value. Products: Automotive and Financial Services Competitors: Toyota, GM, Chrysler External Analysis: (General) Social Political/Legal Economic Environmental Technology Favorable Unfavorable Unfavorable Unfavorable Favorable Industry Analysis: Market Size: Global, Life Cycle Stage: Mature, Growth: Low, Rival Scope: Global, Rival Concentration: High, Vertical Integration: Moderate Porters 5-Forces(Bargaining power vs. Ford): Barriers to entry: Low, Competition: High Suppliers: Low; Buyers: Moderately High, Substitutes: Moderate Internal Analysis: Resources– Tangible-...
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