Automotive: These are typically questions asking for facts or statistics and need the correct answer

a) These are typically questions asking for facts or statistics and need the correct answer. A single complete sentence is often sufficient. b) A bulleted list may an appropriate answer to these questions as well 2) 5 PT QUESTIONS a) These questions may require a paragraph or two giving your answer and some justification for your answer. b) Your answer will often be an opinion. Did you state it clearly so that anyone who reads or hears it would understand it is your Point-­-of-­-View? c) Can you back up your Point-­-of-­-View? You might: i) Use outside material (must be sourced) ii) Use of the book d) Do you contradict your Point-­-of-­-View in your justification?* e) These questions may require a bulleted list. 3) 10 PT QUESTIONS a) These questions will typically require two or more paragraphs giving your answer and justification for your answer. b) Your answer will often be an opinion. Did you state it clearly so that anyone who reads or hears it would understand it is your Point-­-of-­-View? c) Can you back up your Point-­-of-­-View? You will use: i) Use outside material (sourced) and/or ii) Use of the book d) Do you contradict your Point-­-of-­-View in your justification? Here is the homework questions to be answered. Each question is designated with the chapters the answers are found in.

These questions can be answered using chapters 1,2,3,4 and additional internet sources.

1. In the timeframe of the turn of the century, 1900 the electric car was more prevalent in society. List at least three reasons why the electric car was not a success at the turn of the century and whether anything has changed since then to make electric cars more viable? (10pts)

2. In 2006 a documentary was made called: “Who Killed the Electric car?” Google the title, watch the trailer for the movie and then do some research into GM’s reasons for discontinu)ng the veHiade. When did GM make the decision to stop producing the vehicle and who was President at that time? What do you think about the reasons GM says it discontinued the car and why? Does your research suggest that the points made in the trailer are accurate or inaccurate? (10pts)

3. Why did the mid-west and Detroit in particular become the automotive capital of the US? (3pts)

4. Scholars, including the author indicate that the general cultural and societal forces that would allow for diffusion of the automobile where the same in France and the US yet the actual diffusion happened only in the US, what are some of the factors that are attributed to this? (5pts)

5. What was the significant contribution to automotive design and manufacture that Leland and Cadillac made? Why is this significant innovation? (5pts)

6. What does this process that Leland and Cadillac implemented do for costs related to production and repair? (5pts)

7. Briefly describe the Selden Patent Suit issue. (3pts)

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