The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Sacrificing much, GM spent billions and billions of 1980s dollars on technology and engineering entities at the behest of CEO Roger Smith, who wanted to transform The General into a company more resembling a conglomerate like GE. But behind the layers of finance and paperwork, Guidestar GPS was developed.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 3, 2021
But first, we had to sell the idea of starting a company to the 38 other members of the Lucasfilm Computer Graphics Group. Our first idea was to approach VCs. Apparently we didn't fit their idea of a seed-capital startup—and they all turned us down, 35 of them. GM-Philips had been our last hope. Ross Perot.
Baua Electric
MARCH 23, 2024
Meanwhile, it confirmed “a financing commitment” of up to $150 million, said it continues to negotiate with another automaker—reportedly Nissan—over a strategic partnership, and is pursuing a franchised-dealership model. It also nearly doubles the number of fast-chargers Rivian drivers can access through the interface.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
A Bright IDEA BY SARAH A. will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. Bright is planning to sell its IDEA to commercial businesses only. The 100 m.p.g.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 30, 2022
the parent company of Consolidated Controls), to finance the development of Devol’s invention. While Devol’s patent was pending, a team of six men set out to turn his idea into a reality. Engelberger accepted the price because he recognized the value in being able to point to GM as a client. It was a growth market for robots.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. It isa fundamental change in direction for GM. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. Thats short-sighted.
Plug In India
MAY 3, 2022
The original idea was three wheeler rickshaw battery swapping. auto finance and is now even into second hand cars. He joined Ola in Nov 20, after a 45 year stint at GM. At GM, he headed the Latin American operations and was responsible for plants with a production capacity of a million vehicles per year.
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