My thanks to GM
If not for GM's sponsorship, I would not have attended the North American International Auto Show, which was an absolutely outstanding experience on many different levels. Of course I was very thankful to see the debut of an incredible concept, such as the Volt electric. This is the type of car that Hybridcarblog.com and Soultek.com exist to promote, so I was happy to see GM becoming more serious and more real about such vehicles - and I believe GM is dead real about the Volt.Just as awesome was the opportunity I was given to speak with designers and other top level GM executives regarding the Volt. Myself and a few other bloggers were even given a few exclusive moments with Bob Lutz.
Quite simply, the access to information and knowledgeable people, plus the absolutely unmatched hospitality, was a truly unforgettable experience.
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It was also mind-opening to spend time with so many wonderful GM employees. These people believe in Detroit, they believe in GM, and they believe American automakers are up to the task to make the very best automobiles. Many spoke openly of their concerns regarding global warming and the need for better fuel efficiency. These people get it, but getting there isn't as easy as understanding that there is a problem.
Of course I will still be critical of GM. I'm not a fan of Hummers and big SUVs, nor will I ever be such a fan. Still, I'm not a fan of the way Toyota used both the LA Auto Show and NAIAS to significantly promote its largest truck ever. The truth is, the future for all automakers is going to be very hard, and companies such as GM can't just stop making cars I don't like and only make cars that provide little, if any, profit. Besides, another automaker would quickly fill the void left by GM.
When Hollywood makes movies criticizing the death of 100 electric cars, yet is silent regarding the death of 10's of thousands of good paying blue collar jobs, it's time for a little perspective. Don't a bunch of tough, working-class Americans from Detroit matter in Hollywood?
Consequently, rather than mostly criticizing GM, I'd rather spend more of my GM coverage on what GM is doing right, such as the Volt, the Saab flex-fuel hybrid, and the Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid. These vehicles can help change America and the more Americans that know about these vehicles and their potential, the more pressure consumers can put on automakers to make them and on politicians to help fund them.
So, once again, thank you GM. Thanks for your incredible hospitality. More important, thanks for reminding me to focus less on problems and more on solutions.
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