Tuesday, November 30, 2010

THE SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIANS RICHARD SCHARCHBURG STUDENT PAPER AWARD, 2011

Hi folks -- since I am coordinating this competition for 2011, I decided to also post the announcement on my blog. I want to spread the word on this as much as possible. I encourage both undergraduate students and graduate students to apply.


John


THE SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIANS

RICHARD SCHARCHBURG STUDENT PAPER AWARD

In order to encourage research and writing effort among university students in the area of automotive history, the Society confers its annual award for the best student paper in the auto history field. The award is named for Richard Scharchburg, the late Professor of History at Kettering University, eminent automotive historian, and past president of the Society of Automotive Historians. Persons submitting papers must be enrolled at educational institutions (upper-class undergraduate or graduate level) at the time of submission. This competition is international in scope, but papers must be in the English language. Papers already published or scheduled for publication will not be accepted.

Manuscripts should not exceed 10,000 words, and should be double-spaced. An abstract is requested. Judging criteria include clear statement of purpose and testable hypothesis, accuracy and thoroughness of research, originality of the research, documentation, quality and extent of bibliographic resources, and writing style. Diagrams, graphs, or photographs may be included. Submissions are to be electronic, in Word 1997-2003 format or pdf files only, to the e-mail address below.

Possible subjects include but are not limited to historical aspects of automobile companies and their leaders, regulation of the auto industry, financial and economic aspects of the industry, the social effects of the automobile, highway development, environmental matters, and automotive marketing, design, engineering and safety.

A cover letter should be included stating the student’s address, school, program, advisor, and stage in studies. The student should indicate how the paper submitted will relate to his or her professional future. Submissions must e-mail dated by June 10, 2011. All papers submitted will be acknowledged.

Upon recommendation of the judges, the winning paper will considered for publication in the Society’s Automotive History Review. The award consists of a plaque and a cash prize of $500.00.

Submissions should be sent to: John A. Heitmann, Ph.D, Chair, Student Awards Committee

Department of History

University of Dayton Tel: 937-229-2803

300 College Park Fax: 937-229-2816

Dayton, OH 45469-1540 e-mail: john.heitmann@notes.udayton.edu

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Monday, November 29, 2010

Volvo Air Motion Open Air Car Design Concept Futuristic Car

Sport futuristic car Volvo Air Motion design concept presented at Los Angeles Auto Show Car Design Challenge Competition, Volvo car Maker Company. Unique open air car design technology whole innovative level with its “lighter than a Formula 1 racing car” study vehicles development. New Volvo Air Motion’s aerodynamic car body mirrors design the look of a clam shell and are built from an ultra light carbon fiber material that tips the scales at less than 1,000lbs. In addition its strong however ultra-light body kit structure, the Volvo Air Motion car concept auxiliary adds to its superlatives eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild.
 Volvo built Volvo Air Motion concept car through fewer components and replaced the heavy internal combustion engine with powerful, nevertheless simple minimalist, compressed air motors. To compress the air wanted for the centrally mounted air tank, Volvo came up with a design for Air Replenishment Sites. Intended at enthusiast, Volvo Air Motion can be seen at the show in 1/4 scale model displayed in the area that connects the South and the West Halls. It fully showcases the beauty and purity of Scandinavian vision and further delivers a guilt free, raw driving experience.

Volvo Air Motion Open Air Car Design Concept Futuristic Car

Sport futuristic car Volvo Air Motion design concept presented at Los Angeles Auto Show Car Design Challenge Competition, Volvo car Maker Company. Unique open air car design technology whole innovative level with its “lighter than a Formula 1 racing car” study vehicles development. New Volvo Air Motion’s aerodynamic car body mirrors design the look of a clam shell and are built from an ultra light carbon fiber material that tips the scales at less than 1,000lbs. In addition its strong however ultra-light body kit structure, the Volvo Air Motion car concept auxiliary adds to its superlatives eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild.
 Volvo built Volvo Air Motion concept car through fewer components and replaced the heavy internal combustion engine with powerful, nevertheless simple minimalist, compressed air motors. To compress the air wanted for the centrally mounted air tank, Volvo came up with a design for Air Replenishment Sites. Intended at enthusiast, Volvo Air Motion can be seen at the show in 1/4 scale model displayed in the area that connects the South and the West Halls. It fully showcases the beauty and purity of Scandinavian vision and further delivers a guilt free, raw driving experience.

Friday, November 26, 2010

2011 Honda Accord Pictures

The Honda Accord vehicle lineup is without a doubt conferred to offering a complete package of vehicles that could meet the requires of present day drivers without needing to penetrate a hole in the customers' pockets. At the same time the 2011 Honda Accord is taking a better route, yet a more down to earth one by conveying a vehicle model that is suited for every day transportation with its no drivel go at to composing.

As you could ordinarily anticipate from a midsized auto within a reasonable cost range, most could anticipate a less rewarding driving background. At the same time the Accord is even equivalent to brandishes pedigree models while it takes after the plan of tribe four entryway vehicles. So, we should take a look into the complete set of offers unoccupied here.

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
Style keen, the 2011 Honda Accord makes a point not to offer tragic modifications. They have opted not to tinker with the analytical sizes, but there are impressive modifications as analyzed in relation to the roadster model. Honda is moreover looking to incorporate a smoother skin for this vehicle model
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord



2011 Honda Accord Pictures

The Honda Accord vehicle lineup is without a doubt conferred to offering a complete package of vehicles that could meet the requires of present day drivers without needing to penetrate a hole in the customers' pockets. At the same time the 2011 Honda Accord is taking a better route, yet a more down to earth one by conveying a vehicle model that is suited for every day transportation with its no drivel go at to composing.

As you could ordinarily anticipate from a midsized auto within a reasonable cost range, most could anticipate a less rewarding driving background. At the same time the Accord is even equivalent to brandishes pedigree models while it takes after the plan of tribe four entryway vehicles. So, we should take a look into the complete set of offers unoccupied here.

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
Style keen, the 2011 Honda Accord makes a point not to offer tragic modifications. They have opted not to tinker with the analytical sizes, but there are impressive modifications as analyzed in relation to the roadster model. Honda is moreover looking to incorporate a smoother skin for this vehicle model
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord

2011 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord



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