One of my favorite pieces of technology is automobiles. In today's world, electric cars are becoming a forefront. Their "gas" mileage, power levels, and convenience seems unmatched. But, from the beginning new and better technology has always been apparent in the automotive industry. The first vehicle made was by a guy named Carl Benz. He created a 3-wheeled "car" (though today we see it as more of a carriage or wagon). It was the first engine powered car created. Nowadays, our cars have cushy seats and air conditioning at the least, but they can go as far as heated seats and rain-sensing wipers. Interestingly, Carl Benz's company (now known as Mercedes-Benz) has essentially all of those new technologies. In America, it is one of the most luxurious cars you can get. That kind of evolution is one of the most inspiring things to me. The person who created air conditioning changed everyone's lives. Bluetooth is a vital part of most people's road trips. I want to create the next fundamental change, just like those people who added to the technology of cars. Looking into today's cars with electric technology, I think, "How can I make these better? How can I get these cars to cater to more people?" Better yet, "How can I make an internal combustion engine compete with an electric car, for those who simply don't like electric vehicles?" I see what some car companies do, and I want to have the space to evaluate on what they do. It keeps me driven, motivated, and inspired to keep thinking.

Ever since I was little, I've loved to create. I've had a broad mind and wanted to invent new things (and while most of those things had already been done, it didn't stop me from wanting to do more). I'm a little older now, and though some things have changed, I still want to do more. I want to create more efficient, yet more powerful engines, methods of production, I want to come up with an idea, execute it, and have it spread around the world. I feel I could really make a difference, and I want to be able to, but I can't do it if I can't afford college. One thing I commonly have an idea for, but can't execute it is the idea behind electric vehicles. I see the public's opinion is highly split. We have people who dislike them due to noise (they want more engine noise), changeability (with internal combustion engines in cars, you can do just about anything), and TONS of people want stick shift transmissions. I want to be able to figure out a way to bring in an "artificial" engine noise that's mechanically changeable, yet not artificial, while pairing it with the fun experience of driving a manual transmission. I want to find a safe, yet easy, way to change an electric engine the way you could an internal combustion one. Doing this would change the world towards efficiency and would help the environment. I want to execute these ideas and come up with more just like it. Engineering is a highly skilled profession. I know I am highly skilled and can do what they do. I want to be in a position that promotes and creates safety, efficiency, and problem solving. I have a knack for those kinds of things and I love to learn about it.