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Module Learning:    Referring to the two goals I set for this module—namely, to articulate my thoughts and ideas more eloquently and to avoid letting the baseless judgment of others cloud my own—I can confidently say that I have achieved most of what I set out to accomplish in the Critical Thinking and Communications module. During Weeks 1 to 3, the importance of proper paraphrasing and citations was emphasized. This foundational knowledge forms the backbone for all technical writing, both in the present and the foreseeable future. From Weeks 4 to 7, we were taught the efficient use of online resources, such as AI tools (e.g., Copilot). I found this section highly applicable to both academic and real-world contexts. As time progresses and AI systems continue to evolve through machine learning, autonomous processes will inevitably become more prevalent. Thus, learning to use these tools effectively is a logical and necessary step. By applying the Paul-Elder Framework taug...

Ampaire EEL Hybrid Propulsion Aircraft    The Ampaire EEL was chosen as the research topic point based on readily accessible information, topic relevance, and innovation. 21/10/24 - By delegating different relevant topics to research individually, all of my group members were able to craft out an ideal, gap and goal based on the chosen research topic. I focused on refining and crafting the Ideal problem statement. 1. By inputting the prompts on the AI 'CoPilot', "How to realistically enhance an aircraft to achieve sustainable flight." 2. The result was, " An aircraft should ideally have the KERS to recover kinetic energy during descent, optimizing its performance during various flight operations, by converting it to electrical energy." which was used in the final problem statement. 25/10/24 - Further research was done on the Ampaire Hybird EEL Aircraft. I gave both 'CoPilot' and 'ChatGPT' prompts on the various information I needed t...

  According to Hyundai Newsroom (2018), car emissions significantly impact air quality in urban areas. In response, the automotive industry is striving to create a cleaner environment through the development of eco-friendly vehicles. This effort is evident in Singapore, which has increasingly incentivized and subsidized consumers to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) over the past decade. Supporting this shift, DataCommons (2020) reports that Singapore’s carbon emissions were 7.69 metric tons in 2020. Additionally, 33% of households in Singapore own a four-wheeled private vehicle, which is equivalent to nearly one in three residents, despite a 40% decrease in vehicle ownership since 2014 (Loi, 2023). This trend suggests that vehicle ownership may rise further due to Singapore’s growing GDP and increasing demand for private transportation. Hydrogen fuel cells, a key technology in eco-friendly vehicles, generate electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxy...

  According to Hyundai Newsroom's website, "Car emissions are one of the main forms of pollution affecting air quality in cities and towns. The automotive industry is aiming to help create a cleaner environment through eco-friendly vehicles." (Hyundai, 2018). The statistic websiteData Comms mentioned that Singapore clocked in at 7.69 metric tons of carbon emission in the year 2020 (Data Commons, 2020). This increasing statistic proves the need of a more viable and sustainable source of propellent.   Hyundai's Fuel Cell Technology stand out amongst it's competitors. Firstly, what is the difference between electrical powered vehicles compared to hydrogen-powered vehicles? According to GraniteHyundai, Hydrogen is combined with oxygen to create electricity. Compressed hydrogen gas is forced through a fuel cell stack that transforms that chemical energy into electrical energy. When electricity is created this way, instead of harmful chemicals being produced, water vapo...

 According to Hyundai Newsroom's website, "Car emissions are one of the main forms of pollution affecting air quality in cities and towns. The automotive industry is aiming to help create a cleaner environment through eco-friendly vehicles." (Hyundai, 2018). Based on our research online, Singapore clocked in at 7.69 metric tons of carbon emission in the year 2020 (Data Commons, 2020).     Bearing those statements in mind, we began our research on what makes Hyundai's Fuel Cell Technology stand out amongst it's competitors. Firstly, what is the difference between electrical powered vehicles compared to hydrogen-powered vehicles? According to GraniteHyundai, Hydrogen is combined with oxygen to create electricity. Compressed hydrogen gas is forced through a fuel cell stack that transforms that chemical energy into electrical energy. When electricity is created this way, instead of harmful chemicals being produced, water vapor is produced as the by-product. This is a ...

 Topic: Hyundai Fuel Cell Technology   Shakir and I picked this because EVs are becoming more prevalent in the coming decades. Therefore, we have chosen this topic out of interest.   Initially, I had picked 2JZ-GTE engine made for the Toyota Supra MKIV because of my passionate love for motorcars. However, Shakir had another proposal which was an EV vehicle. After a discussion with him, we both agreed on the topic of Hyundai's Fuel Cell Technology.    We were intrigued by the progression of Singapore's perspective towards Electric Vehicles over the last decade. I vaguely remember when the first Tesla Model was imported into Singapore. The owner had to fork out an additional S$14000 just because it rans solely on electrical power. A decade later, the government starts to give out incentives and subsidies for car owners to convert their private vehicles to electric ones. I hope my upcoming report will shed light on the wonderful future that Electric Vehicles will u...