Essays Tagged: "Alternative fuel"

Volkswagen Car dealership.

ustry Analysis2Corporate Business Strategy3Environmental Strategy4Drive Strategies6Fuel Systems and alternatives7Alternative Fuel Strategy8Local Projects and Initiatives8Recommendations9IntroductionVo ... is low for the passenger car market; public transit and human-powered transportation are the prime alternative options.The vertical forces acting on Volkswagen are supplier power and buyer power. VW ...

(15 pages) 527 1 4.5 May/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Automotive Companies

Persuade audience to use ethanol listing advantages and disadvantages compared to petrol in terms of efficiency and as a renewable source of energy

vernment would step in? No wrong again. It's all up to us and I have the answer for you.Ethanol, an alternative fuel that's made from a range of renewable sources including corn, barley, soy bean and ... cars on ethanol mixtures to. If your unsure about your warranty check your owners manual.Using this alternative fuel there is a small power decrease, only about 2-3% but if your keen to do your part t ...

(2 pages) 61 0 2.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Hydrogen Fuel Cells: A Better Source of Energy?

ctories. On the other hand, there are a few ways to decrease the pollution on this earth and use an alternative fuel for cars. One of the few ways is to use a hydrogen fuel cell, which is a catalyst t ... ies were too heavy, solar energy was too expensive and nuclear energy was too risky. The only other alternative that was found was the fuel cell, which was then experimented with throughout the years. ...

(7 pages) 71 0 4.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Hibrid Car

ine. This can be accomplished through consumer habits such as driving less and carpooling, using an alternative fuel source, or simply going further with each gallon. The current focus of auto manufac ... ese cars would be worth it in the long run if potential future customers accept hybrids as a viable alternative. It is the perfect opportunity to gain massive exposure to the pleasurable hybrid experi ...

(8 pages) 131 0 0.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

"The Long Emergency" By Kunstler

If we don't serious look at ways to avoid an economic meltdown, we will have serious problems. The alternative fuel prospects we have now, won't support our economy the way oil has-and they generally ... e." (Ibid, 24)Why are fossil fuels so great? One reason is that there is no current-or foreseeable, alternative to them. This can cause a huge problem. They extended-albeit, temporarily-the carrying c ...

(11 pages) 24 0 3.0 May/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Business-Marketing

Car Compnay. In this campaign the group will work to educate consumers on Alliance's entry into the alternative fuel vehicle market. This is better known as the "Electric Car" market. The ... es, or techniques by which the plan will be implemented. This includes the creation or provision of alternative tactics.The following media outlets will be used to gather feedback: · ...

(7 pages) 27 0 0.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Is Biodiesel a Viable Alternative To Diesel From Fossil Fuels For Trucks And Buses?

cts and free of sulfur compounds and aromatics (Habmigren, 2003). Until today, it is still the only alternative fuel for motor vehicle. The biodiesel blends have ranged from 2/98% (B2), 20/80% (B20), ... ged from 2/98% (B2), 20/80% (B20), to 100% (B100) (Hafman, 2003). The reasons biodiesel is a viable alternative to diesel from fossil fuels for trucks and buses are it can reduce the pollution, it can ...

(4 pages) 44 0 3.5 Jul/2007

Subjects: Science Essays > Biotechnology

An examination of the global strategy and cross-border operations of Ford Motor Company with SWOT analysis

singly restrictive legislation world-wide, all of which contribute to a growing demand for smaller, alternative fuel technology vehicles, markets in which Ford has historically struggled to generate p ... y follow its highest margin product development and prevented it from making crucial investments in alternative fuel technologies.Ford's lack of awareness of the shift in consumer focus to more enviro ...

(10 pages) 240 1 0.0 Jul/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Automotive Companies

Alternative Fuels

An alternative fuel is any material or substance, other than petroleum. Some alternative fuels are biod ... er Waals radius and the proton nucleus.Bibliography:1:Unkown. Wikipedia. 25 Oct. 2006 .2:Members Of Alternative Fuels website. Alternate Fuels. 19 Oct. 2007 .3.Unkown Author. "Alternative Fuels & ...

(2 pages) 37 0 0.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Automobile industry overview

dant, with the rise in gas prices the prospect of creating a vehicle that would be acceptable using alternative fuel or even solar powered engine would garner more than a fair share of the market. The ... engine would garner more than a fair share of the market. The trends at present are in hybrids and alternative fuel. If a vehicle gets good gas mileage it will sell better.General Motors, Ford Motor ...

(8 pages) 260 0 5.0 Mar/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

"Nuclear Proliferation Involving Rogue Countries"

ran and all other rouge nations. As far as the dependency of their oil resources, there are already alternative methods aiding the country in using the least amount of resources. This country needs to ... from the dependency from the Middle East, the country will have to rely on the already projects of alternative fuel sources. Cited from channel 6 news in Philadelphia, "Experts say one a quarter of A ...

(5 pages) 20 0 3.0 May/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Marketing Plan: Phase I

As we head into 2009, Gas prices are on the rise. As an alternative to the high cost of gasoline, we plan to introduce a product that will be more cost effi ... erent types of transportation.What is Bio-Diesel?Biodiesel is a name that describes a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. It contains no petroleum, but can be ... industry specifications (ASTM D6751) in order to insure proper performance. Bio-diesel is the only alternative fuel that has fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the 1990 Clean ...

(5 pages) 224 0 4.0 Jul/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Marketing Phase I Exxon Mobil

in the oil industry, must continuously seek out opportunities for new and better means of acquiring alternative fuel for its customers to remain a leading competitor. As un-renewable crude oil demands ... he company and protect the environment.Defining the ProductBiodiesel is defined as "a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources". It contains no petroleum, but can be ...

(7 pages) 48 0 4.0 Feb/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Summarise the use of ethanol as an alternative fuel source, evaluating the success of current usage and assess its potential use as an alternative fuel.

ene from petroleum, though the majority of ethanol is produced by fermentation. It is considered an alternative fuel source as it is regarded to be renewable and more beneficial to the environment. As ... placed expensive oil imports with locally produced fuels.Australia has previously avoided E10 as an alternative fuel. Many people choose to not use ethanol to avoid the possible damage it can do to en ...

(5 pages) 32 0 0.0 May/2009

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Marketing Plan: Phase III Paper

f biodiesel fuel are numerous. Biodiesel is a low cost, readily renewable, environmentally friendly alternative fuel. Biodiesel fuels are an innovative product that will serve the consumer, both perso ... iodiesel fuel will also serve the environment well. Biodiesel fuel is a non-toxic lower combustible alternative fuel (Alternative Fuels Data Center 2009). Biodiesel fuel is safer to use than petroleum ...

(6 pages) 138 0 5.0 May/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Chevron: company overview-role of government regulations for oil company and issues and opportunities companies face

al efforts to protect the environment. They have also made important improvements in technology and alternative fuel that will push the organization into the future.History of the CompanyThe Chevron C ... vron operates in the global energy market. It competes in the oil and gas refining and exploration, alternative energy resources, and electric utilities markets (Hoovers, 2009). The organizations majo ...

(6 pages) 26 0 0.0 Oct/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Alternate Fuels

is used in hybrid vehicles. Hybrid vehicles are mixed with a combination of Gas, and Electricity. (Alternative and advanced Fuels) "Hybrid vehicles combine conventional gasoline engines with battery ... /www.biodiesel.org/resources/Biodiesel_basics/>."hydrogen fuel." Web. 2 Dec 2009. <http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/hydrogen-fuel/>.Lucy Pryde Eubanks, , Catherine H. Middle ...

(2 pages) 4 0 0.0 Dec/2011

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Rolling Balls Investigation

(5 pages) 1 0 0.0 Nov/2014

Subjects: Science Essays > Physics