Although the hybrid system was an option considered by Toyota so far for their G21 project, Uchiyamada later disagreed to it mainly because:
• The performance of the batteries that were available then was not up to the mark to handle the requirements set forward.
• Toyota did not have adequate infrastructure to design and develop a hybrid system in the for the production phase.
• The cost of implementing such a system would be too high for the company to handle.
Even before a final decision was put forward to the team regarding the type of engine system, Toyota in 1994 decided to try building its concept car as a Hybrid for the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show, as per Wada’s request. He thought that presenting their future car as a hybrid would make
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The solution was fairly simple and as formulated by the earlier team there are only four standard parameters that determine driving conditions. [4]
• Acceleration and Braking inputs from the driver’s
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The Drive Train System of the Prius was designed to split the power generated by the axle that drives the car and the generator that feeds the batteries. It is fitted with a planetary gear system to handle the power split in a smooth and precise manner. The group working on the transaxle had tried out various system designs to decide on compatible dimensions that would fit into the small space available, since the dimensions for the car body were already fixed and was very compact in nature. Certain design changes were made contrary to the convention, such as fitting the engine and the transaxle sideways as the engine compartment had limited length to accommodate it otherwise. Technical issues were plenty at this point since the motor, power-split device, generator and other devices were to be placed inline and there was not simply enough room for the same. The only feasible solution that would be practical was to have the decelerator detached from the power split device and have it connected with a chain drive and for this very purpose a 20mm wide chain was used. Now the system had an almost tight fit into the space that was allotted to
General Motors has made great progress towards diversity however, it took the lawsuit in order for the company to do so. Adding females and minority to the upper management. Had the HR department of General Motors followed the EEOC regulations, this lawsuit could have been avoided.
There are 3 popular hybrids on the market today which are the Honda Insight coupe, Toyota Prius four door hatchback and the Honda Civic hybrid Sedan. There are 6 new hybrid models on the way to the market which will give families a larger selection to choose from. These cars will allow consumers to save on gas. The consumer gets more miles per gallon with the Hybrid car. These cars can go 600 miles before having to refuel with gasoline which will decrease the amount of money that the consumer will have to pay for filling the gas tank. Also, these cars produce about 90 percent fewer smog-forming tailpipe emissions compared with the average new car, according to Dave Hermance, head of Environmental Engineering for Toyota. Purchasing these cars will also allow the consumer to receive a tax break of $1,500. The price of these cars are no...
The battle between FWD and RWD last for 50 years. I’m writing this essay to prove that the RWD is the correct layout for 2WD vehicles. Customers are confused by the matter of which wheels actually drive the vehicle, and which is best for their particular needs. There are four main drive forms: front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Each has its advantages, and no single layout is best for all situations. Normally, sedan are based on the FWD and the RWD, the other two are used for SUV and trucks.
Production efficiency levels are not being addressed. Overall efficiency and cost effectiveness at the production level, bottle-necks, material consumptions, etc.
According to Toyota, they have undertaken a manufacturing revolution that has fundamentally changed established practices; all the way back to the product development and design. They have done this by integrating four areas: design, production engineering, procurement, and component supply. They have achieved higher quality at lower costs by creating standardized, multipurpose components. Also the reduction in cost has heightened the value and fortifies the competitiveness of product. To do this, Toyota has required intensive coordination with its suppliers. Another factor of their Integrated Low Cost is that Toyota steadily feeds cost improvements back into the product to raise their value along with the fact that four Toyota’s seven corporate auditors are outside corporate auditors.
Although hybrid car has smaller gasoline engine than conventional car, it can achieve the same performance because of the assistant of the electric motor. Moreover, the smaller engine has better technology that reduces emission and increases efficiency.
First of all the prices must come down. The prices for hybrid cars are naturally higher because there are no existing facilities for mass production and both engine and electric motor must be installed. Another downfall is the lack of infrastructure for repair and maintenance. Many of the mechanical problems occurring with the hybrid cars may not be repairable at existing service stations.
When a company has endured tough competition, it is important to have established steps for accomplishing greater opportunities within an industry. If problems within a company are not handled accordingly, it will result in the termination of a company. According to the article, “Thus, the ability to manage change, while continuing to meet the needs of stakeholders, is a very important skill required by today 's leaders and managers” (McNamara). General Motors is one of the largest Automobile manufactures in the world and they are not excused from competition in the industry. In this paper an overview will be conducted of General Motors, the evaluation of two major competitors in the industry and the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Toyota Motor Corporation is a very successful automobile manufacturer that is recognized globally. They have continued to obtain and retain a competitive advantage over their counterparts, despite recalls over many years. Regardless of recalls, Toyota has been quick to rectify their shortcomings and continue to lead within the automotive industry with their innovative measures. In this essay, I will discuss key internal factors for Toyota. Within those factors will include Toyota’s core competencies, which are what they do really well in comparison to their competition, three of their strength’s, which will include their posture within the automobile market and their heavy focus on research and development, and two of their
GM’s objective from this business decision was to learn how Japanese manufacturers are able to manufacture smaller cars with better quality & competitive prices and thus enable GM to enter the Japanese market. For Toyota, this was an opportunity to penetrate the USA market and to gain experience from GM as a market leader.
First of all, Toyota has been very successful in differentiating on the basis of superior design and quality. This has led to Toyota being able to create a brand image that is very strong and one that brings to mind quality, long lasting cars when a potential customer sees it. The strength of Toyota’s brand image has been seen in recent years with the recalls and problems Toyota faced in dealing with these recalls. Toyota was able to survive these problems because they had such a long and proven track record of quality and superior. Another, area that Toyota differentiates is in technology. Toyota was the first successful mass produce the hybrid car on the market when it released the Prius in 2003. Being the first to get their hybrid on the market allowed Toyota to gain a large portion of the market share in the area of hybrid
fume-free, smooth driving experience. Since the motor does not operate when the vehicle is at a
Vehicles in this day and time are nothing like what they used to be. Over half of the car manufacturers are now trying to build new cars and trucks to be as fuel efficient as they can be. Although hybrids conserve more gas than standard vehicles do, they use gas, also. Hybrids do not use as much gas as the ol...
Toyota offers for sale a full line of cars, from family and sportive ones, to minivans and trucks. The product mix of Toyota consists of sedans, coupes, hybrids, vans, SUVs and trucks. The width of Toyota’s product mix is quite substantial. Product line length is a number of different models in a product mix: Prius, Avalon, Corolla, Camry, Lexus, RAV4, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Tundra, Scion and others. An example of a depth of Toyota’s product mix could be the possible variants of Lexus model (ES300, ES 350, IS Series).
In 1950s, Toyota has developed lean thinking. The Toyota Production System aspires to minimize waste and increase efficiency while at the same time enhances its product quality. From this initiative, Toyota managed to widen its competitive edge by employed fewer employees in the car production with a small number of flaw products.