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Potential impacts of increasing Chinese dominance in the electric vehicle industry
Čejchan, Jakub ; Semerák, Vilém (advisor) ; Veruete Villegas, Iñaki Alberto (referee)
This thesis aims to measure the potential impacts of the Chinese electric vehicle expansion on the automotive industry of the European union. Firstly it intro- duces the industry of electric vehicles, its supply chain and the development on the global scene, specifically in China and Europe. The potential effects are further estimated using the Global extraction method as a modification of the original Hypothetical extraction method in the input-output framework. It simulates the scenario in which automotive industry, represented by the sec- tor Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, of all member countries of the European Union are to be replaced by the Chinese automotive industry. This method was applied on the OECD inter-country input-output tables (ICIO) in combination with FIGARO tables provided by Eurostat. The results are then presented in the total output measures and additional component representing the value spent on employees, estimating the most affected sectors and coun- tries in this area, connected with inter-sector linkages. Such estimations point out the industries and countries that could be endangered, in the case the transition to electric vehicles would result in Chinese dominance throughout the global automotive industry. Keywords Electric vehicles, motor vehicles,...
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Regional Integration and the Automotive Industry: The Impact of NAFTA on Mexico and Canada
Červený, Matyáš ; Fiřtová, Magdalena (advisor) ; Kozák, Kryštof Přemysl (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with regional integration, with a focus on regionalism and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which introduced the liberalization of international trade between the United Sates, Mexico and Canada. The Thesis examines the period between 1993 and 2016. and the main topic of the thesis is the impact of the free trade agreement on developed Canada and developingg Mexico. The thesis analyzes how the implementation of NAFTA differed between Canada and Mexico. Whether the agreement had a different impact on the automotive industry in these countries and what impact it had on the workforce and investments that played an important role in the development of the automotive industry in North America. The thesis further examines how the production of the automotive industry in this region has changed, and which country has been able gain more from free market access. To answer these questions, a comparative analysis and a case study were used. These methods compare trends and developments in the automotive industry in Canada and Mexico and the impacts on the automotive industry. Based on this approach, the thesis found that NAFTA led to an increase in investment in the region, which increased automotive production. Production has shifted mainly to Mexico, which...
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Variable compression ratio for spark-ignition four-cylinder engine
Rada, Jan ; Fridrichová, Kateřina (referee) ; Drápal, Lubomír (advisor)
The automotive industry faces pressure to increase engine efficiency and reduce emissions. One promising solution is the implementation of variable compression ratio technology, which allows for the dynamic adjustment of the engine's compression ratio according to operating conditions, thereby improving efficiency, saving fuel, and reducing emissions. This thesis focuses on the analysis and design of a four-cylinder spark-ignition engine with variable compression ratio technology. The work compares the baseline engine with the modified engine in terms of installation space and weight, incorporating theoretical foundations of variable compression ratio and practical aspects of its implementation. The introductory part includes a literature review on variable compression ratio engines, followed by the conceptual design of the engine and an analysis of the crank mechanism. The main part of the thesis is the design, which aims to maximize the use of components from the original engine. The resulting kinematic and force analyses support the potential of this technology for developing more efficient engines.
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Utilization of Digital Twins in Automotive
Horuta, Šimon ; Fojtášek, Jan (referee) ; Repka, Martin (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the utilization of digital twins in automotive industry. In the introduction, the concept of a digital twin is defined and then Industry 4.0 technologies used by digital twins are described. Furthermore, several examples of their application in the automotive industry are given. In the practical part, a simulation of a braking maneuver in virtual environment is performed and the functionality of this model is verified by real driving tests. As a result of the practical part, the graphs from the simulation and the real driving are compared.
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Utilization of Financial Analysis as a Tool for Investment Decisions
Homola, Jakub ; Bednář, Rostislav (referee) ; Ptáček, Roman (advisor)
The bachelor's thesis deals with the evaluation of the six largest companies in the automotive industry, in the period 2018-2023. This work is divided into three parts. In the first part, the key financial analysis tools for comparing companies are found. In the practical part, these tools are part of selected companies and comparisons between companies. In the design part, companies in the best financial situation are selected, from which a fictitious portfolio is subsequently compiled.
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Assessment of the use of 3D printing technology in the automotive industry
Ondriska, Josef ; Libich, Jiří (referee) ; Binar, Tomáš (advisor)
This thesis deals with 3D printing technology and analysis of various polymeric additive manufacturing materials, with a focus on their application in the automotive industry. In the experimental part, three types of material are tested for mechanical properties, both without degradation and after degradation by a climate chamber. In the tensile strength test, the possibility of using acoustic emission as a diagnostic method was verified. From the results obtained, a specific part used in the automotive industry was designed. The work also includes the design of a stationary
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Design of a slope generator for LIN bus transceiver with controlled slopes
Šlechta, Adam ; Háze, Jiří (referee) ; Kledrowetz, Vilém (advisor)
This thesis deals with the introduction of the basic types of communication protocols in the automotive industry. It then looks in detail at the LIN communication protocol, which is characterized by its high EMC requirements. The thesis thus contains a description of the principles of electromagnetic radiation. Then the thesis describes the design of LIN driver in the old I4Te technology and proposes its modification for the new technology. Furthermore, the thesis deals with the design of several blocks of the LIN driver. Namely, a DA converter and an input follower.
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Study of implementation of SPC statistical method for control of technological operations
Ondruška, Jan ; Zeman, Karel (referee) ; Jurová, Marie (advisor)
The master’s thesis contains a procedure of implementation of statistical process control for a machining process in a chosen company. The method is based upon knowledge of this topic which are mentioned in the first part of the thesis. The output is a comparison of general process performance before and after implementation of the above-mentioned statistical method and evaluation of the influence of this new method at the process. The comparison is done using hypothesis testing of specific statistical variables and analysis of process performance and capability of both data sets. The acquired knowledge and experience will be used for implementation of statistical process control for other processes in the company’s production portfolio.
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Mechanical properties of fiber reinforced composites for automotive applications
Bayer, Adam ; Žídek, Jan (referee) ; Jančář, Josef (advisor)
Bachelor’s thesis deals with studying mechanical features of fiber composites. As a matrix was chosen PMMA and as reinforcement was chosen glass fabric. Theoretical part sums up contemporary issues of polymer composites in automotive industry such as their production techniques and methods of impregnation. In experimental part were prepared samples by block polymerization of 30 % solution PMMA in monomer with initiator by 65° Celsius warmth oath, when was fabric directly unfolded in pre-polymer solution. On these samples were executed tensile tests by testing device Zwick and these samples were compared with results of theoreticaly calculated values.
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