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Summary Reader Response Draft #3

      Kok's article "Go-Ahead Singapore rolls out 6-month trial of public buses with solar panels (SPs)" (2021) informs the public about the implementation of a project done by Go-Ahead, a bus operator in Singapore. In order to utilise solar energy to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emission, Go-Ahead has installed "1.6mm thick, flexible, and shatterproof" SPs on two diesel-powered buses in Singapore, over a 6-month trial period.  Kok reported that the two combined SPs generate up to 1,000 watts of energy to charge the buses' batteries, thereby reducing the batteries' reliance on the alternator. This lessens the strain on the buses' engines, saving 1,400 litres of diesel, and reducing 3,700 tonnes of carbon emissions, per bus, annually. These figures are extrapolated from data in the United Kingdom, but the project is expected to do better here—given Singapore’ sunny climate. Kok stated that Go-Ahead used lightweight panels (i.e ...

Summary reader response Draft #2

    Kok's article "Go-Ahead Singapore rolls out 6-month trial of public buses with solar panels" (2021) informs the public about the implementation of a project done by Go-Ahead, a bus operator in Singapore. In order to utilise solar energy to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emission, Go-Ahead has installed "1.6mm thick, flexible, and shatterproof" solar panels on two diesel-powered buses in Singapore, over a 6-month trial period.  Kok reported that the two combined solar panels generate up to 1,000 watts of energy to charge the buses' batteries, thereby reducing the batteries' reliance on the alternator. This lessens the strain on the buses' engines, saving 1,400 litres of diesel, and reducing 3,700 tonnes of carbon emissions, per bus, annually. These figures are extrapolated from data in the United Kingdom, but the project is expected to do better here—given Singapore’ sunny climate. Kok stated that Go-Ahead used lightweight panels (i.e total of...

Summary, Draft #2

       Kok's article " Go-Ahead Singapore rolls out 6-month trial of  public buses with solar panels " (2021) informs the public about the implementation of a project done by Go-Ahead, a bus operator in Singapore. In order to utilise solar energy to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emission, Go-Ahead has installed "1.6mm thick, flexible, and shatterproof" solar panels on two diesel-powered buses in Singapore, over a 6-month trial period .    Kok  reported that the  two combined solar panels generate up to 1,000 watts of energy to charge the buses' batteries, thereby reducing the batteries' reliance on the alternator. This lessens the strain on the buses' engines, saving 1,400 litres of diesel, and reducing 3,700 tonnes of carbon emissions, per bus, annually. These figures are extrapolated from data in the United Kingdom, but the project is expected to do better here—given Singapore’ sunny climate.  Kok  stated that  Go-Ahead ...

'The Soul of Communication'

       If I were a leader in the future, I would be involved in many interactions with both my superiors and my subordinates. E ffective communication with my superiors through the right usage of tone and tactfulness would be crucial, as this deficiency might lead to unintended tension. Regarding my subordinates, their safeties and career s depend heavily on me . Hence, effective communication would enable me to convey my instructions carefully, so as to avoid misunderstanding and/or failure of tasks.         Additionally, a good leader should actively engage in critical thinking , as members of the organisation would consider my opinions regarding changes within the company. By thinking critical ly, I could aid the team in consider ing things from different perspectives , in creating meticulous plans, and in making informed decisions. Without critical thinking, my opinions might be short-sighted and based on emotions, and this m igh...