Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

A super car that strikes a perfect balance between a luxurious ride, and a sports car. That very well describes the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell. Built for the rich, the car has a zero-emission high-tech drive-train. The SLS AMG E-Cell can produce an astounding power output of 526 horsepower and deliver an amazing 860 Newton meter of torque. The high-voltage gull wing model is powered by a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery with a modular design. One who slips behind the steering wheel of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell will find the effortless driving experience exhilarating. Company insiders have expressed that their goal is to keep reducing the fuel consumption and emissions of models that will be churned out in the coming years. For now, the SLS AMG E-Cell is one riveting package. Everything from the LED headlamps to the opulent interior appointments and outrageously aggressive performance, plus the eco-friendly advantage, make the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell a must-have car.

McLaren's Carlos Sainz was a highly impressive fourth quickest, just 0.376secs off the pace and 0.382secs ahead of the Haas of Kevin Magnussen in fifth. Sainz's strong progress continued on his race-simulation run, which was considerably quicker than Vettel's on the same soft tyre, although all drivers were struggling with overheating and the tyres were losing pace very quickly. But it was Bottas who set the pace on race-distance lap time. His long run on the soft was just over 0.6secs quicker on average than Sainz, as the drivers and teams struggled to understand how the tyres will behave in race conditions. Behind Hamilton, Racing Point's Sergio Perez was seventh, ahead of the Renaults of Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg and Perez's team-mate Lance Stroll. The other British driver George Russell was 19th, his Williams team well off the back of the field as usual. Russell just under 0.3secs quicker than team-mate Robert Kubica, who did not take part in the first session as his car was being used by reserve driver Nicholas Latifi.

Competition is believed to be the driver of the Western Economy. Most Western countries believe that competition produces innovation, stimulates thinking, and it is simply characterized by many as the engine of capitalism. In a similar fashion, 鈥渋nternal competition drives business results鈥?has become a popular saying. Mercedes Benz from Germany, Intel from the US and others across the western hemisphere encourage internal competition. However, this type of practice is highly contradictory to organizational effectiveness and knowledge management practices. Internal competition can be so damaging that it leads to isolation of information (aka 鈥渏ob security鈥?, loss of employees, breaks in the organizational flow chart, corporate disloyalty and other negative effects. The solution is to create a true 鈥渢eam鈥?environment where the goal is to improve the corporate good through collaboration. It simply contradicts everything that knowledge management and organizational effectiveness teach us about the united communication between individuals and departments. Knowledge acquired and guarded only by one means absolutely nothing.

It does not grow like money. It stays stagnant and eventually will be lost along with all value it might have brought to your company. Edward Deming, the quality management guru, knew very well that relative performance evaluations and other merit ratings breed internal completion and bad management practices. He argued that these systems require leaders to label people as poor performers even though their work is well within the range of high quality. Competition is great but only if it is used correctly or in a setting of a 鈥渃ollaborative competition鈥?not one of peer against peer. 1鈥? how can we expect to receive knowledge sharing and organizational cooperation? Below are some tips that can you use to overcome internal competition and help to breed an atmosphere of open communication and organizational collaboration. 8. Model and mentor the behavior that you want your teams to have. The bottom line is that internal competition can create rifts within teams. The overall goal of any organization is to meet certain goals and aspirations. With departments full of individuals who are looking to obtain power and stature for themselves, it will continue to be difficult to reach organizational goals. As a business leader, start re-thinking the way you compensate, hire and even fire people. Start instilling systems and processes that will support the true knowledge sharing and collaboration your business needs to succeed. Carole is President of Progressive Leadership Inc offering personal and corporate success coaching, consulting and training in Knowledge Management and Organizational Development.

The latest incarnation of the Mercedes A-Class Hatchback continues the tradition of luxury compact-premium class but has been re-designed from the ground up for improved mechanical working, exterior and interior design. The new design delivers a larger vehicle than its predecessor, improved aerodynamics and engine efficiency which brings even better fuel economy and emissions. The exterior design has smooth, modern sporty AMG body styling, accommodated by a lowered sports suspension to ensure a comfortable ride on rougher roads. Electrically adjustable side mirrors are heated for visibility in all weathers and incorporate LED indicator lights giving better prominence for both the driver and other road users. The narrow halogen headlamps integrate with daytime running lights and the high-level third brake light guarantees you can be seen by vehicles behind when braking. The sports and AMG models come with twin trapezoidal tail piped exhaust systems giving the hatchback a touch of chutzpah. The interior is just as well thought through as the exterior and maintains the luxury that has become synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz brand. The futuristic design incorporates a modern infotainment system that surpasses competitor鈥檚 attempts. Each of theMercedes A-Class hatchback models come with two seven inch impressive infotainment screens located in the cabin, which are most certainly the star in the interior鈥檚 crown. This system can be voice or touch controlled and combines all user experience functions - offering an immersive and contemporary take on infotainment. The interior is clearly designed with comfort as a top priority and seats can even be programmed to massage passengers during long distance journeys. Interior trims and finishes are exactly what have come to be expected of Mercedes-Benz - shiny piano-black plastic, leather, wood and metal in all the important places - with plenty of space for passengers and luggage.