Report on Australian Engineering Practices and Electric Vehicle Motors

This report delves into Australian engineering practices, specifically focusing on the development of electric motors for vehicles. The student explores the application of engineering principles in the context of electric vehicle technology, drawing from the textbook "The making of an expert engineer...Read More

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Australian Engineering practice
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Executive summary
From this report, I have obtained a vast amount of knowledge related to the Australian
engineering practices and working on the project of developing an electric motor for running
vehicles. The electric vehicles developed can be a sustainable approach, though, in terms of cost
and other features, these cars are nowhere near the fuel combustion vehicles. This project has
helped in improving my skills and knowledge to work on a project by communicating with each
other properly and ensure that the engineering practices are managed in a well-structured manner
for bringing positive outcomes. The roles and responsibilities of mine while working on the
project have been demonstrated here along with the obtaining of a conclusion related to whether
the electric vehicles can be successful in the future or not.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
Discussion........................................................................................................................................4
Example...........................................................................................................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................7
References........................................................................................................................................8

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Introduction
The topic researches on the development of electric vehicles that can become dream
vehicles based on the Australian context. The textbook presented by James Trevelyan named
“The making of an expert engineer“ has been considered here for managing this research and
ensure finding out whether the electric vehicle can be a success in the future or not. From this
research, I will be able to learn about the various engineering practices and with the advancement
in technology nowadays, the electric cars to what extent can make a good place within the
automobile industry (Brown, Campbell and Crook 2014).
Discussion
3a
What ? - As the topic revolves around the emergence of electric vehicles in Australia
from the Australian context, it has been understood that change is evitable and it can bring major
benefits to the organisation and the economy of the country too. From the Australian engineering
practice, I have come up with new ideas of engineering related to the manufacturing and
production of electric vehicles. It is quite relevant and appropriate for me because it has not only
enhanced my technical skills but also has allowed me to gain knowledge about how can an
electric vehicle be successful in the future (Di Giorgio, Liberati and Canale 2014).
So What ? I have also learnt that the electric vehicles are made by following innovative
and effective engineering practices to make sure that the cars are powered by an electric motor
rather than by using internal combustion engine. I have combined all the engineering work by
managing proper designs of vehicles, calculations and used by technical skills to improve the

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efficiency of the electric motor so that it can be used in the vehicles to ensure functionality
(Eastman 2012).
3b
What else ? - From the Australian engineering practices, my skills and expertise further
improved because I obtained important data and information regarding the use of power sources,
cost analysis and the use of an electric motor as a replacement to internal combustion engine
(Marino et al. 2013). The use of electric vehicles can lead to the reduction of pollution and
maintain environmental sustainability in various places of Australia (Chen et al. 2014). Tesla,
Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi are few of the companies in Australia which have brought electric
cars not only to reduce the level of pollution but also to bring out something new through
sustainable practices to satisfy the needs and requirements of customers.
What now ? - While being a part of the course, I managed to conduct detailed research
on few engineering aspects which I had earlier studied. This has enhanced my thinking abilities
and helped me to learn something new and innovative, which can allow me to progress in my
career with ease as well as ensure that the production of electric vehicles can be successful in the
future (García et al. 2013). I am currently working with team members on a project concerned
with the development of electric motors for running the vehicles.
3c
The electric vehicles will be the focus of all of us to create an electric motor that can
fulfill the criteria of green engineering as well as achieve the goals and objectives of the project.
The new things learned by me would help me to progress in my professional career and become
a part of a major automobile company with ease as well. From the textbook, my industrial skills

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improved and this enabled me to understand that electric cars do not have any tail pipe emissions
though the cost of travelling in this vehicle is considerably low. Though the consideration of cost
is a major benefit, still electric vehicles take a lot of time to recharge, and the distance that may
be covered by these vehicles are low when compared with the gasoline used vehicles (Laguador
and Dotong 2014). I have promoted communication and considered the feedbacks and responses
of each of the team members for enhancing the efficiency of decision making and manage the
project efficiently. These are the values maintained by me to create good working conditions
and improve the working conditions and atmosphere.
Example
4 a
I have been working on the project of Australian engineering practices to develop an
effective electric motor that can be used for running the vehicles. As it is an entirely new project,
it is important to communicate the various information related to the engineering practices and
make sure that proper communication is maintained all throughout the project management. The
project on which I have been working on has enhanced my technical skills and even my ability to
communicate with the other project team members (Shuai et al. 2014). From my perspective, I
understood that sustainability is an important concept of the engineering, which can help in
making the new vehicles run with less energy and resources. The resources would be used
sustainability, which could further result in creating a less negative impact on the environment
and improve the ability of future generations to fulfill their own needs and preferences with ease
and effectiveness. By maintaining sustainability in engineering practices, it will be easy to

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reduce the wastes, management materials with ease, prevent pollution largely and enhance the
efficiency of the product too (Brown, Campbell and Crook 2014).
5a
By undertaking the project, I have learned about the various sustainability policies and
practices along with the broad range of benefits that have been drawn such as reduced costs of
operations, decrease in the number of complaints from customers and increase the market value
for the innovative cars in Australia (Chen et al. 2014). I have maintained values and ethics within
the team to prevent any discrimination or conflicts and ensure that a good culture and working
conditions are created. One of the major problem faced by me was the poor performance of a
team member, which deteriorated the entire workforce efficiency. It is my responsibility to
ensure that proper team management is done and communication is promoted for developing a
team where all the team members have equal skills and knowledge to work on the project in
coordination and as a team (Di Giorgio, Liberati and Canale 2014).
I will try my level best to communicate the findings and objectives that are needed to be
achieved by the team. Communication should be done through email conversations, face to face
meetings, etc. that can not only reduce chances of misunderstanding but will also lead to better
maintenance of values and ethics while working n the project (Eastman 2012).
Conclusion
The report presents us with the idea of various engineering practices that are managed in
Australia to develop new and innovative electric vehicles. From the report, I have obtained
knowledge and information about the various engineering practices, and these are essential for
developing an electric motor that can run the vehicles with the utilisation of less energy and

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resources. The discussion portion showed the various aspects of Australian engineering practices
and how these had been applied for the development of electric cars. Though the introduction of
electric cars was considered as a major revolution, still regarding competence and reliability, the
electric vehicles lacked certain benefits that could be gained by the internal combustion engine
vehicles. Thus based on the cost effectiveness, reliability and power sources, it could be
understood that the electric vehicles might be used as an alternative to fuel combusted engines
after a long time in the future, but presently, it does not adjust to the requirements of people in
the present days.

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Shuai, Z., Zhang, H., Wang, J., Li, J. and Ouyang, M., 2014. Lateral motion control for four-
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