Hey guys, I know I said I would do an example of a car I liked and a car that I did not like on here. The cars I have selected are below.
The Mercedes Benz G-Class is a car that has a very large and bulky design. Although it is only 9 inches longer (184 inches) and 2 inches wider (71 inches) than the Nissan Leaf, it ways a ridiculous 5,622 pounds. All that extra weight contributes to its poor gas mileage at 12 miles per gallon in the city and 15 mph on the highway. Unfortunately, the motor runs only on gasoline so that means that this huge car causes more than its fair share of pollution to the environment. I believe this is a poorly designed car because it is extremely tall which creates more air resistance on the car, requiring the car to use more energy to get from one place to another. Another thing that adds to the poor design is the weight of the car because the more a car weighs, the more energy is required to move it. Not only is this car extremely expensive retailing at $107,000, it is uneconomical and harmful to the environment. I understand some people may need a car like this for the extreme climates they live in, but a normal person in Chicago does not need a car like this to get from place to place on an everyday basis.
Good Car Design
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| 2012 Nissan Leaf
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The Nissan Leaf is a cutting edge new car model that I chose as my car that has a good design. The Leaf is 175 inches long and just under 70 inches wide and is run on an all electric motor. Nissan claims that a driver can travel 73 miles on a fully charged battery which translates into a 99 miles per gallon gasoline fuel efficiency. Not only is it affordable at around $33,000, it's design allows for a very energy efficient vehicle. Based on what I learned from the K'NEX experience, I know that the more aerodynamic the car is, the more efficient it will be and this is exactly what Nissan has done. With a curvy front to create less drag, the Leaf will travel further on less energy. The car is very light at 3,354 pounds and although it has four wheels, the tires are only 16 inches wide. All in all, this is a very good car design and because it is run on only electricity, it is a step in the right direction in us reducing our impact on the environment.
Bad Car Design
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| 2012 Mercedes Benz G-Class
Photo courtesy of www.chicagoautoshow.com
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The last paragraph you must compare and contrast the two cars. I have decided to do a Venn Diagram because ti is an easier way for me to organize my thoughts but you are free to do either option.
Good luck and I will see you tomorrow.
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