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Research Assignment

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Automobile Design

• How long can it take to design a car? What do they start off with?
• They start off with the sketching phase and it takes three years.
• Why is design called problem solving?
• It is called problem solving because you do not have to design it yourself, you are given an industrial design degree
• What is the feasibility stage? (What do they have to match up?)
• It is where you take the sketches you really like that maintains the theme.
• Do you think designing an automobile or other type of vehicle would interest you? Explain.
• Yes, I do think this would interest me because I would love to learn what it is like and what it takes to design a car.

Automobile Body Styles and Design

Sports Car - Creates fun for the driver. Construction of sports cars often relies on lightweight components such as aluminum and very exotic carbon fiber to maximize engine power and improve handling.

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Convertible-   A vehicle providing an open-air passenger cabin for traveling during good weather, convertibles provide the protection of a retractable roof when weather conditions turn unpleasant. The added weight and different aerodynamics caused by open top driving also results in slightly slower performance attributes for the convertible. In addition to convertibles that feature a retractable roof, some similar vehicles provide an open-air driving experience with a removable roof panel.

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Wagon- The performance wagons demonstrate speed and handling almost identical to comparable sports sedans. There are some wagons on the market that exert a tougher character with the presence of an all-wheel drive system for buyers wanting some crossover vehicle-like capability.

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Coupe- Considered sporty and personal, a coupe is a long-running body style in automobile circles. For buyers who want the sleek, sportiness of a coupe but want more than two doors, a styling evolution with some premium car manufacturers creating four-door coupes could be a consideration.

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Luxury Car- A luxury car is considered the peak of driving comfort and aspires to provide the most rewarding sensation of motoring. Today's luxury cars generally offer more performance car-like ride qualities allowing them to be faster and more nimble.

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Jobs in the Automotive Industry

The job I would like the most would be a classic car restorer because You get to spend your whole day with really nice  cars, making them look like brand new.

The job that I would like the least would be F1 Safety Car Driver because you never know when your wheels will explode and that would be too scary for me.

Certification in the Automotive Industry

NATEF- non-profit 501(c)(3)organization the mission of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) is to improve the quality of automotive technician training programs nationwide at secondary and post-secondary, public and proprietary schools. there primary focus is to examine the structure, resources and quality of training programs and evaluates them against standards established by the industry.




SGS- focus on the design, construction and operation of motor vehicle inspection solutions all over the world. There primary focus is to provide unrivaled experience, supporting governments, manufacturers, traders, financial institutions and insurance companies across the world.







ASE- worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals. There primary focus is to promote excellence in automotive repair and service.eee.

• What are some aspects of being an automotive technician that you think you would enjoy? Explain.
•  I think I would like to do the plumbing and electrical work because it deals with computers.
• Discuss one or two things that you found interesting about the video.
• I find it interesting how you need good communication skills and how they always seem to know how to fix the problem.
• It is said that being an automotive technician requires life-long learning. Considering the aspects of mechanics, electronics and technology that the technician and student deal with in this video, discuss this notion of life-long learning and why it is important and necessary.
• Life long learning is important and necessary because your dealing with cars and you must be able to know how to fix them correctly.
• What do you think are some characteristics and skills someone should possess when considering a career as an automotive technician?
• A skill they should think of is will I be good with cars or not? Is it something that I woulld want to do for the rest of my life?