Detroit Diesel

how Detroit Diesel has become what it is today. Detroit Diesel Corporation manufactures diesel and alternative fuel engines for use in trucks, buses, commercial and pleasure marine craft, military and so on. This is how Detroit Diesel has progressed over the years with engines and help of other distributors and dealers. The history of Detroit Diesel started in 1938 just as WWII was heating up. In the same year General Motors formed the GM Diesel Division which is the ancestor of Detroit Diesel

their first diesel engine for the pickup line. The engine manufacturer that GM partnered with was Detroit Diesel. Detroit Diesel was a good choice because Detriot Diesel had a reputable name for being reliable and well built. This was GM's first attempt at a reliable consumer diesel engine GM was not aiming for a top of the line performance diesel. This engine was a 6.2 liter naturally aspirated diesel engine, this combination engine was used from 1982-1993. The 6.2 series of diesel engine was used

Ford was born on July 30, 1863 in the Detroit, Michigan area. He was the oldest of six children born to William and Mary Litogot O’Hern Ford, and the grandson of Irish immigrants who had arrived in America in 1847. The entire family worked on the family farm and Ford was raised with intentions of taking over the family farm when he grew up. "He had an intelligent, inquisitive nature and was energized by the huge growth of industry occurring in the Detroit area." 3He was also an avid experimenter

Introduction As the nation was introduced into the current recession, the auto industry and its labor was likely hurt more than any other industry. Few years ago it was the homebuilding industry that was troubled the most and held the first place, but it gave that position over to the auto industry the following year. Why was this industry affected more than any other is very interesting and complex situation. There are several factors why there was such a huge negative impact on this industry

Detroit, the Motor City, was once an icon of our national industrial prowess, the home of an innovative automobile industry that played a key role in the development of the modern middle class. Because of its specialization in the production of heavy equipment during World War II, the city earned the label Arsenal of Democracy.1 Throughout the postwar boom, Detroit was known as a city where blue-collar workers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds could prosper. However, Detroit no longer

to those of James Scott, and the fountain is not at all representative of who they are. Although the James Scott Memorial may fulfill its purposes as a centerpiece for the island and as an everlasting tribute to Scott, it is not representative of Detroit, its principles, or its people. James Scott was a wealthy man, born in 1831, who inherited a large sum of money from his father. He then used that wealth to invest into real estate, and made his fortune. His methods were often less than savory,

Detropia is a documentary directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady that explores the decline of Detroit, Michigan. The film is to raise awareness of the city that used to flourish but is now struggling to support its citizens with the downfall of its automobile industry. Detropia was made in 2012 and highlights important stories and viewpoints of citizens still living in Detroit who are filled with hope for its future. I chose to review Detropia because it really corresponds with what we have been

Detroit tops Forbes list of the "Most Dangerous Cities" this year for the fifth year in a row. What is encouraging is that the crime rate in the Motor City actually declined last year, despite devestating financial woes that drove Detroit into the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Crime affects the people of Detroit and the city’s reputation, employment, income and education. It needs to be contained and reduced to make Detroit prosper and make the lives of the people living there better

This report provides data on the current budget of the State of Michigan. It includes data on state government finances based on information collected from the 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report CAFR, and the State of Michigan Executive Budget for the fiscal year 2016. This report covers the following: revenues, expenditures, and debt, fund balances, and credit rating. For many years, Michigan 's economy declined while the nation 's economy thrived. Grasping this one-state recession is essential

Philadelphia, it was found that homes within 150 feet of abandoned property suffered a net value loss of $7,630 (Bass). This negative impact that run-down buildings have on the housing market plagues cities in many different areas. For example, in Detroit, Michigan, homes have a median value of $42,600, which is the second-lowest property value in the nation. Also, in Flint, Michigan, another city with a high percentage of abandoned buildings, home values are the lowest in the nation at a median worth