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Topic: Hyundai Fuel Cell Technology  Initially, I had picked the 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 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 runs solely on electrical power. A decade later, the government started giving 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 usher in.
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Self-Introduction

Dear Professor Brad Blackstone, I am writing to introduce myself. My name is Shakir Hamid. I am pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). I graduated with a Technical Engineer Diploma in Machine Technology in 2022 from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central.   I am a member of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), and my hobbies include running and swimming. During my free time, I will help my father with tasks like fixing shelves and doing electrical wiring. This has slowly developed my interest in engineering. I also enjoy travelling with my family, and we have visited countries like Turkey and China. This sparked my interest in aeroplanes and learning about them, which led me to pursue a NITEC in Aerospace Machining Technology. I can communicate well in smaller groups, but I am not able to speak well in larger groups. My weakness is giving presentations in front of large audiences, as I often find it diff
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The interpretation

 “Communication skills are an essential component in the education of engineering students to facilitate not just students’ education but also to prepare them for their future careers.” Marc Riemer, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University (2007)  The meaning Teaching students the art of communication is necessary for students to be able to understand and convey complex engineering concepts, making learning easier and more efficient In conclusion, communication skills are vital in the engineering industry, and preparing them now will help them be effective in communication and help advance them in the engineering industry.  
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