Heading to NAIAS this weekend
Looking forward to seeing the Cadillac ProvoqGM was gracious enough to host my trip to the North American International Auto Show this weekend so that I can check out some of their new hybrid cars and other concept vehicles. I hope to be posting highlights starting Sunday night of the best of GM, as well as the rest of the show.
I should have done this earlier, but if anyone out there has some questions about GM's hybrid vehicles or fuel cell vehicles, reply to this post. I'll be interviewing numerous engineers, designers and executives involved with this programs.
Labels: GM, Hybrid Vehicles, NAIAS
posted by Dahcredyns at
7:42 PM
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Outside of the regenerative energy system, my Prius uses some simple technologies to improve fuel economy and reduce pollution. All of which could be used relatively inexpensively on many car lines. They are aggressive aerodynamics (including being low to the ground), light weight components, and engines that will turn off when not in use (stoplights, traffic, and coasting downhill).
Why doesn't GM use these kinds of technologies more aggressively to improve the qualities of the new cars they develop? If they can advertise style, they can certainly use the same advertising budget to promote the sustainability aspects of greener motoring.
Good question.
I know that in talking to some GM engineers, the GM hybrid program, for example, has led to that realization - that simple steps could be taken to increase efficiency. Hopefully, GM takes the next step and starts incorporating more of these technologies across their fleet.
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