... crude oil. This froze American gasoline prices at the lowest level in the industrial world, discouraged new oil exploration, and encouraged the auto industry to make large, heavy, fuel-inefficient cars. Next, the 1973 war between Israel and the Arab states had placed American drivers in gasoline lines for the first time since World War II. This development stunned a country that ... politically crucial economy-wide tax cuts the administration was proposing at the same time. One key long-run consequence of the VER program stems from the provision that any Japanese cars produced in the U....

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... level. New technology and improvements in vehicles made it hard to keep the existing regulations current. In 1990, Congress passed a new Clean Air Act, with higher tailpipe emissions standards for cars and light trucks, which limited opportunities for fuel-economy improvement. Along with the smaller, more fuel-efficient car, came a growing concern for safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... (NHTSA) issued a comprehensive safety study that showed that with downsizing of cars came an increase in death and risk of injury. The NHTSA warned the government against furthe...

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... drive everywhere, the American system of tansportation wastes unnecessary resources. America could do better by finding ways to reduce the number and size of cars on the roads and by lessening it's dependence on petroleum and designing it's its suburbs and mass transportation around eachother and making overall ... could be better. Whether going to the gym, grocery store, work, school, or play, Americans could carpool more and lessen the number of cars on the road and pollutants in the air if they would rely less on the independent attitute towards the automobile. The American system of ...

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... , there is an option available that will decrease the negative impact of intoxicated drivers. Ignition Interlock is a device that prevents individuals from starting their cars unless they blow into a Breathalyzer. This device ensures that unless you are under the legal driving limit of .08, you will not be able ... get caught. An average drunk driver has driven drunk 80 times before his or her first arrest. If Ignition Interlock systems were placed in all cars there would be significantly fewer amounts of drunk drivers on the road. There could come a time where driving under the influenc...

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... in Bohemia in 1875. He was often compared to the American auto designer Henry Ford, for they both began designing cars for the "common man." Porsche began designing cars in 1900 for Lohner, who wanted something other than a gasoline powered car. Porsche developed the Lohner "Electric Chaise" which ... 19, 1909 Ferdinand Anton Ernst, Ferry, was born. He is better known as the predecessor to Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, and developed most of the cars on the road today. Dr. Ferdinand Porsche developed some World War 1 vehicles, one of which was a tractor like vehicle which was meant for agricult...

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... health problems. There are many solutions to the problem. Laws were enacted as long as twenty years ago to control pollution caused by cars. Since then laws have been made, such as special nozzles on gas pumps that prevent vapor from getting into the air. We also have more tests ... ask that more people ride on buses, and employees that drive company cars should limit the time they drive and the number of trips that they make. Cars emit several pollutants that are toxic. This causes many problems. One problem it causes is cancer. Most cars generate hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbo...

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... begun which brought forth a new sense of culture to society. The United States had moved from World War II and was beginning to rebuild a sense of "Americana." Fast cars, rock and roll, and free spirits were running wild. Being a product of the 80's, I cannot tell you what life was like during these times. The only way ... ported and lean, and stroked and bored, she"ll do a 140 in the top end floored," bring even more understanding to this idea of peoples" love for their cars. The way I see it, society was not concerned with the sex, drugs, and rock and roll as they are today. The automob...

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... /sicser4?37" Industry Group 371: Motor Vehicles And Motor Vehicle Equipment 3711 Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car Bodies Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing or assembling complete passenger automobiles, trucks, commercial cars and buses, and special purpose motor vehicles which are for highway use. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chassis and passenger car bodies. Such establishments may also ... introduce new brands and models with little to no problems. Also, as the economy begins to grow I see consumers spending more money to ...

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... By designing a car with standardised parts (the Model T), Ford was able to keep the cost down. Then, in 1914, the moving assembly line was introduced. Cars were assembled as they moved along a conveyor belt. Workers stayed in one place adding parts. This reduced the time it took to make a car from 14 hours ... of new roads were built and people began to move out to new states in the suburbs since they could travel to work in their own cars. The USA's second industrial revolution was not planned or organised by the federal government, though the Republicans were keen to take credit for it...

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... safety devices that were first invented during World War II and appeared in automobiles in 1980s. ("How Airbags Work, 1") "Since model year 1998, all new cars have been required to have air bags on both driver and passenger sides." ("How Airbags Work, 1") There are three parts to an airbag to make it ... or snow keeping our windshields clear. New aerodynamic wiper arms are introduces to make wipers "stick" to the windshield by the flow of air. Modern cars are packed up with a lot of electronic safety devices. Most common is ABS which stands for Anti-lock Brake System. "ABS systems use a ...

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... sales by 40% in the next five or six years. This goal cannot be achieved easily. Cadillac is the only automaker that sold that many cars in the United States, and that was in 1984. There are many components of the general and specific environment that affect this company. There ... company will offer lower leasing rates to customers whose leases will be up soon. The company will try to lure customers into buying new cars by offering good deals on cars. The technological changes BMW have implemented were not well accepted by consumers. BMW implemented the iDrive, a high-tech device that ...

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... was, however, where the consumption of one product was more evident in helping the economy than any other. The annual automobile production rose from two million cars in 1920 to 5.5 million in 1929. By the late 1920's, for every five people that lived in America, there was a car for them to ... other industries as well. Three industries that were very appreciative of the growth were the rubber, steel, and petroleum industries. With the production of cars it meant that these industries had to start producing even more than usual. Industries like Ford relied on them to produce their produ...

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... and deforestation are really affecting the planet, then should people eliminate fossil fuel from their lives? Are there any alternatives to power people's houses, cars, and etc? The truth is there are some alternatives to getting power, but the problem is the cost of building these alternatives. One alternative ... Done?"). But if nuclear power plants are too scary, maybe fuel cells will be safer to use. Fuel cells car not common, but some cars are starting to use fuel cells instead of burning gasoline. "Fuel cells generate electricity by splitting hydrogen atoms into electrons and proto...

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... hours. All the time driving at speeds of 200 plus miles an hour, weaving in and out of other drivers. The drivers get this money to build up these amazing cars from sponsors. We've all seen Tony Stewart and the Office Depot logo driving around the track. There is a difference between the north part of the United States and the ... must take tests to be a driver in NASCAR. Michael J Smith said in "NASCAR Drivers are most definitely athletes" "While stock cars do have power steering, it isn't the same as what's in our cars. The cars are much heavier and harder to turn. When you add in the...

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... selling brands in the U.S. Company's Overview Toyota Motor Co. was officially established in 1937 under control of Toyoda Kiichiro. The company's products are cars, trucks, buses, and robots. After coming back from the temporary suspension of its automotive production due to a chaotic economy of World War II, ... competitor for Toyota would be GM, which is one of the world largest auto manufacture. According to NBC News Business, Toyota sold 9.7 million cars and trucks worldwide in 2012 meanwhile GM sold 9.29 million. GM executives promised to increase sales this year, especially in the ...

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... all. One common argument in the debate about gun control is that if guns are banned then cars will also have to be banned because cars are also responsible for many deaths each year. The truth is that the usage for cars and guns are totally. The purpose of cars is transportation and guns to launch a bullet into a target. Yes, many accidents occur with ... cars every year that claims the lives of many innocent people but it is very seldom that people are ... being hurt intentionally by drivers of cars or other vehicles. Guns nevertheless are very often used as an intentional device for ...

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... ourselves can also be guilty of these same offenses at one time or another. Accidents happen to all modes of transportation: pedestrians, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles and cars. We need to prevent needless accidents, which result from a lack of knowledge of safety regulations and helmet use, by two wheel vehicle drivers. Today, I ... , a friend of mine, Sarah, a sophomore, was driving to school one day. On the way to school, a boy on a bicycle came out from between cars in an attempt to cross the street. She didn't see him until it was to late. She hit him going approximately five miles ...

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... destroyed 17,000 acres of wildlife and marine habitat. America could save far more oil simply by increasing the fuel efficiency of our cars and light trucks. But Congress has refused to encourage American car companies to make cars that are more efficient and voting against research and incentives for alternate energy use. When Congress passed the CAFÉ law, it did ... world's known oil reserves. The numbers will never add up to oil independence. Oil has extensive environmental impacts that begin with drilling and continue through to burning it in our cars and light trucks. The coastal ...

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... possession assault weapons by minors. A ban on importation of large-capacity ammunition clips. It is ludicrous to see the gutting of the Second Amendment in any of these. We register cars in this country, why not guns? (Aphorism). C. The horrible massacre in Colorado shows just how gun control works in the real world-which is safe to say that is doesn ... should not take a Columbine, Jonesboro or another pre-school incident (allusion) to make the people realize that children are more at risk from fire arms than any other country. Yes, cars do kill children: so do poorly made toys and sw...

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... an non renewable source. As a result, our country has become dangerously dependent on imported energy. The U.S. dependency on imported oil recently reached 60 percent. The petroleum is mainly used for cars. The prices for the petroleum have increased a lot over the years. Today, an average gallon of petroleum costs about $2.10 in many states while other's charge much more. Also, the ... demand for it has tripled since 1985. If the demand for Petroleum continues to increase then eventually in 2050, there won't be any left to be used for cars. In my opinion, I think we should do more to c...

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... face the obstacles of getting to where we want to go. There are plenty of things to concentrate on while driving. Watching for changing lights and other cars changing lanes is tricky when you are first learning to drive. The problem occurs when we get too confident in our own ability to control our vehicles ... use. General carelessness is a huge cause of accidents in motor vehicles. People seem to think that they are driving rubber cars. They weave in and out of traffic, cutting in front of the other cars, only to arrive to work a few seconds earlier. If that were not bad enough, it see...

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... T dominated the car industry and remained the most popular automobile for nearly twenty years. In the early days of the automobile, there was not a real automotive industry. Only a few hundred cars were made in the early years of automobile manufacturing. They were very seldom seen and only could be afforded by the wealthy. The car was such an unfamiliar spectacle, it ... automobile continued to enrich the US economy. The automobile not only effected the United States financially, but also culturally. Before the automobile, people traveled by means of bicycles, trains, street cars, or h...

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... drivers? training requirements should have been established. A recent poll taken by the Motor Trend TV show, asserts that the best stock (factory made) muscle cars were all created during the 1970's (Motor Trend 1). These high performance sports cars were commonly used during that era, and it is always overlooked when it is stereotyped that simply the young age caused people to die ... . Being able to control a racing machine sober is hard enough, let alone after several drinks. However, due to today's manufacturing and safety standards we now have better engineered cars and most all fac...

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... spend money so when the new goods came out, they bought them in hopes that it would help improve their lives. Some of those goods were telephones, radios, refrigerators, microwaves, cars, and other things. Besides the consumption of goods, another industry that helped the 1920's boom in the United States was the credit industry. Before, only people who were well off ... extra money in colors that would probably not be popular. This allowed him to buy in bulk which meant Ford could get discounts and make the cars cheaper. These mass produced cars were cheaper than the previous cars so pe...

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... change for the better? The world has been using oil coal and other petroleum products to power just about everything that moves for the last 150 years. Yet most cars in the United States only get 10-20 miles a gallon and even the "good" ones can get only a petty 20-50 miles a gallon. So why do ... /generator Company and the battery company would profit from it. People would also so angry about losing their jobs over such a change and boycott the automotive companies making hydro-cars and cause havoc for the people trying to "upgrade" us to a better system of working. I mean everything i...

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