"Be different," says powertrain guru

Interesting words from Fritz Indra, the former General Motors Powertrain executive director of advanced engineering. In an AutoWeek article, Indra stated that gasoline engines are the future, dismissing both diesels and hybrid cars.

Because GM is so far behind in the hybrid car race, Indra thinks GM should "Do the unexpected. If you can't lead, don't follow. Do it different.". Nonetheless, Indra thinks the partnership between GM and Chrysler to develop a hybrid powertrain is still a good idea, just not the main priority.

I just wonder if the last 2 decades of GM automobiles can be considered either different or leaders.

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