Essays on Transport Page 14

Nationalism and Industrialism are two historically significant ideological movements that have shaped and changed people’s perception of society’s inner workings and functions through innovative concepts and systems. These two movements served as factors of change, establishing a revolution of ideas and ideologies that led to rapid cultural changes throughout the United States, Europe, and other…

Introduction The cost of congestion was regarded by the late Professor William Vickrey to be high. Very roughly, the real economic cost of the transport infrastructure in the US was about three times the total gasoline and vehicular taxes generated by automobile use of city streets (Vickrey, 1963). Yet motorists were always under the misimpression…

Abstract Alcohol is the easiest substance for teens to gain access to and leads to dangerous and risky behavior. Directly and indirectly, alcohol contributes to 75% of deaths amongst teens. Binge drinking amongst teens 16-18 years old is very dangerous and exceedingly prevalent. Research shows, teens primarily gain access to alcohol from their homes or…

Car accident injuries can occur because of driver distractions, cell phone usage, and excessive speed. Getting into a car accident can lead to several unwanted consequences, including permanent injuries, loss of earnings, etc. Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of death in the United States. Some accidents are just what the word implies, but…

These software algorithms work with variables as route length, loading mime, hauling time under certain parameters of ore quality and quantity. Based over this information they optimize the variables and assign more or less trucks to a certain face regardless of the truck (as independent unit) performance. Truck Performance We can define the truck performance…

If you’ve ever desired to learn how to drive a manual transmission or if the car you’ve saved up for is equipped with one, this guide is for you. You might prefer the added experience and sleekness that comes with driving a manual instead of a regular automatic. The process of driving a manual car…

Introduction This case study presents how BMW, a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company, is trying to reduce development turnaround time using new technologies. To build new development capability three areas of opportunities are emphasized, managing automotive development including exterior styling; process/organizational changes; and adapting new computer-aided technologies. This strategic move is responsible for…

Cars can be classified based on various criteria and objectives, but achieving a comprehensive classification is difficult due to a vehicle’s potential to fall into multiple categories or not fully meet certain requirements. However, specific categories cater to race car enthusiasts who prefer high-performance vehicles. These categories include muscle cars, tuner cars, and exotic cars….

In today’s society, cell phones are indispensable for communication due to their convenient features. One such feature is SMS (Short Message Service), commonly known as text messages. SMS, or “texting”, allows people to type and exchange messages using mobile phones. However, texting while driving is extremely dangerous. While some distractions are inevitable when driving, texting…

There are some traits that make good leaders, one of which is drive. Drive is a trait in most leaders that is composed of five parts including achievement, ambition, energy, tenacity, and initiative. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had all these components of drive and many other attributes of a leader. It is evident that…