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Initial Research Pathway

  Siew Hoong’s interest in cars and mechanical parts of automotive engineering brought us together to settle for this “bulletproof” engine that has been one of the more popular engines in the 21st century. Keefe has had an engineering background whilst he was in poly and has since gained substantial interest in machinery and researched further to learn more about this topic Our team looked into gAI and chose Chatgpt and Google to gain more insights about the engine and its origin. We subsequently visited the Mother’s Company, Volkswagen‘s website to learn more about how Ea888 engines came about. Last but not least, we gathered all the relevant information about the features and advantages of the engine and put it together.

Summary Draft 1

  “The most technically advanced engine ever produced by VW”. As stated by Elliott Roberts (2023) The 2.0L EA888 Engine is now renowned as one of the standout engines of the 21st Century. Over the course of the years, the EA888 thas undergone remarkable evolution. Originating in 2007, Volkswagen aimed to revolutionize efficiency, performance, and emission standards, leading to the introduction of the first-generation EA888 engine, supplanting the EA113 series.( Catrina C , 2020).  Contrasting with the older, naturally aspirated (NA) technology of its predecessor, the EA888 introduced direct fuel injection for enhanced fuel efficiency and combustion control. As stated, in an article from greencarcongress.com (2021), the EA888 embraced turbocharging, a contemporary method to amplify torque and power in smaller-capacity engines. Now in its fourth generation, the EA888 has made significant strides. Equipped with an upgraded engine management system, it delivers superior performance, emissi

Self-Introductory Blogpost

  Dear Professor Brad, I am Liew Siew Hoong, 24, currently a Year 1 student studying in SIT’s Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering course. Today, I am writing to you to share a little bit more about myself. I was also a Mechanical Engineering student back at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. I chose Engineering because I fell in love with the mechanics of automotive engineering. Since I was a little boy, I’ve always loved cars and it slowly developed into a passion for the automotive world. Having an outgoing personality, I’ve always found no trouble in talking to friends about anything under the sun. One example that I can cite from being a badminton player is how I always motivate my teammates to do their best regardless of the outcome. However, there’s no rose without a thorn, I am somebody who struggles with public speaking. When in front of a big audience or unfamiliar faces, I will lose confidence when speaking. I once had stage fright when I was called up to speak on behalf o

THIS QUOTE AH? I KNOW I KNOW

     "Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership. The leader must be able to share knowledge and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others. If a leader can't get a message across clearly and motivate others to act on it, then having a message doesn't even matter." -Gilbert Amelio, former President and CEO of National Semiconductor Corp     The quote above emphasizes how communication is a vital skill as it encompasses how you translate your intent so it can be understood universally and effortlessly. Furthermore, having adequate communication skills will also influence your subordinates or peers to view you as a leader figure, which in turn impacts how they interpret the significance of your message and helps to command respect.