Flexible-fuel vehicle

Abstract Creating a fleet of Alternative fuel vehicles for Lotus rental cars would be a very wise decision. There is a strong movement towards using alternative fuels for many reasons. The consumers are now motivated to drive vehicles that not only protect the environment, but also save money. More and more car manufactures are providing vehicles that use alternative fuels or “Flex” fuels. This movement in the market place is gaining momentum. It would be wise for Lotus to lead this market by providing

Abstract The feasibility of adding AFVs (alternative fuel vehicles) to the Lotus Rental Car fleet is examined in the attached research. The advantages and disadvantages of AFVs were analyzed. In addition, the environmental effect of AFV use on future generations is also discussed. By comparing the overall information and data of AFVs vs. petroleum-fueled vehicles, and researching how other fleets have successfully incorporated AFVs, the result is conclusive evidence that the addition of AFVs to

hybrid vehicles in the United States have jumped from a curiosity of 17 sales in 1999 to 470,383 in 2014.[1] The annual growth rate of the hybrid market has advanced across all makes and models and includes luxury vehicles, family sedans and economy vehicles. Hybrid car owners can save hundreds of dollars on fuel costs, get maintenance costs that are comparable to gas-powered vehicles by spreading them over the life of the cars, enjoy tax incentives and driving perks and find hybrid vehicles in attractive

According to the World Bank (2016), “Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America” (Iliff, 2016). Mexico is one of the largest auto producers and exporters. “Mexico, produced 3.4 million vehicles in 2015, raking seventh largest vehicle producer in the world and first in Latin America” (Administration, I. T. (2016). Automotive manufacturing is growing, and large automotive companies such as Nissan, Mazda, Volkswagen, and GM, who have plants already established in Mexico, are now planning

The petroleum industry began to manipulate the options that were presented to them. RINs were to be used to make compliance easier for all consumers, not to generate high income for fuel producers. An article on RINs stated the following about their misuse by the petroleum industry, “A RIN attains market and financial value when a refiner or obligated party cannot purchase the required biofuel and has to meet his obligation with a RIN. That is not a problem today as there is more ethanol being produced

Others Although Ford’s industry that he built was the best and really what launched this whole craze and really kicked it off. It was not the only automotive industry that has made risks that paid off big time. As a matter of fact the blueprint for the modern automobile was perfected in Germany and France in the late 1800s, so we weren’t even the one who perfected the modern automobile. General Motors On September 16, 1908 Durant spends $2,000 to incorporate General Motors

Hybrid vehicles offer an alternative to powerful gas engines by providing the car with a secondary propulsion source powered by a strong battery. With this secondary power, car manufactures can reduce the size of the internal combustion engine, which accordingly reduces emissions and raises the vehicles miles

Introduction The push for green cars comes from people looking for ways to lessen their impact on the environment and become less dependent on oil. The research into alternative and more efficient energy is ongoing, but there is technology available for those who are willing to help. At the individual level, personal automobiles are one of the easiest ways for people to help with the movement. As more people are becoming informed and taking action, companies are feeling pressure from the government

assessment for Lotus Rental Car’s Chief Financial Officer on the feasibility of adding alternative fuel vehicles to the fleet. Although there are many forms of alternative fuel vehicles, this study will primarily focus on the use of hybrid vehicles at Lotus Rental Cars. We will discuss the background of Lotus Rental Car’s current status, the advantages and disadvantages of adding alternative fuel vehicles, and provide our recommendation on why and how it should be done. Our focus will be on three specific

Rental Alternative Fuel Proposal COMM/215 September 3, 2013 Lotus Car Rental Alternative Fuel Proposal Combustion engine vehicles have come a long way, especially since conventional vehicles are reaching upwards of 30 miles per gallon. Conventional vehicles have only grown more reliable over the past few decades, and continue to improve with each passing year. Due to these advancements, many would agree that there is no reason to switch over to new alternative fuel vehicles. However, Lotus