Engr 103 - Group 7 - Week 6 - Finalizing Research

Engr 103 - Group 7

Energy and Carbon Footprint of Electric and Conventional Automobiles

Goal:

• The goal for today is to finish research on Plug-In, and completing the Decision Matrix and Draft Memo Proposal.

Technical Notes:

• Reconsidered the factoring of materials as part the vehicle production because of the many other important criteria, such as the fuel. In addition, the time constraint in this project brought us to this addition. However, it will be kept a constant and discussed, but not thoroughly explained or considered.
• Started outlining Final Proposal Draft as well as continued with the Decision Matrix.

Research Notes:
Draft of Memo Based on Decision Matrix Completion:

3           Results: Memo

To: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Budget

From: AJA Scholars Group

Date: May 11, 2016

Subject: Vehicle Production to Promote Clean Energy

Introduction

Comprehensive research and analysis performed with the Greet Model suggests that the increased production of PHEV (Vehicles using E10 and Electricity) will stimulate clean energy without the stifling of the economy.

General Overview

PHEV overall has average scores in the current weighted criteria in the Decision Matrix, displaying its efficiency in addition to low carbon emission. The cost of PHEV provides the incentive of profit for businesses and the government because of the several benefits these vehicles have. With aspects such as low emission and high energy, citizens are generating less risks to the environment and general health.

Production/Usage Benefits

PHEV combines the use of an electric motor and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), along with an plug for the electrical grid. These technological pairs provides a sufficient amount of energy with substantially less pollution. Because of the vehicles dependence on electricity, there is less need for fuel, thus conserving the limited resource. With less consumption of fuel, prices will rise slightly from its national average, enough to benefit industries and prevent economic downfall.

Conclusion

With the current weighted data of the criteria and constraints of the Decision Matrix, the current best course of action is to produce PHEV, and providing a wider range of accessibility in order to see results.

Attachments: Compiled Research for Clean and Efficient Vehicle Manufacturing

Figure 3: Progress of Decision Matrix