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GM President: It's Time to Electrify & Educate

Design News -- This week, General Motors North American president Mark Reuss reinforced his company's commitment to electrified vehicles, but cited a need for better education to foster the breakthroughs needed for next-generation electric cars.

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Submitted Oct 20, 2012 By: doeslayersr

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sjf238 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,215 Points:647,955 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:45:27 AM Ignore sjf238 Report Abuse Interesting.
doctorindyj Champion Author Santa Fe Posts:3,463 Points:841,760 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 10:35:39 AM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse So why don't you pay back the debt you owe the taxpayers, and then once you start making a profit put your money where your mouth is. Or better yet, since I doubt you are working for nothing, put your own money towards education. Write a check. Come on it's no harder than asking for other people's tax dollars to cover your dreams.
Nancy&Len Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,063 Points:1,947,765 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2012 7:51:52 AM Ignore Nancy&Len Report Abuse Just looking for some more taxpayer money.
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,561 Points:749,995 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 2:13:31 PM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse its time to make vehicles affordable again.
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,625 Points:1,144,195 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 2:11:35 PM Ignore NedW Report Abuse No thanks, Mark. Pay back the bailout money.
Skunk63 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,562 Points:560,245 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 10:42:11 AM Ignore Skunk63 Report Abuse Is the president of GM asking for a new social program to educate us to buy their products?
flyank Veteran Author Miami Posts:358 Points:267,150 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 8:58:19 AM Ignore flyank Report Abuse Then the cost of electricity skyrockets. No thank you.
ClarkSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,088 Points:1,013,355 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 7:30:42 AM Ignore ClarkSC Report Abuse Is GM ready for bankrupcy yet?
MAC48 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,550 Points:768,650 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 4:15:59 AM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse If this speech given by General Motors North American president Mark Reuss is an example of the thinking of GM's leadership, then GM is in deep trouble once again.
djgunrunner Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:10,109 Points:2,350,555 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 2:49:52 AM Ignore djgunrunner Report Abuse Government Motors has already proved their leadership in the Electric Vehicle with the Volt. What they are attempting to do is have other companies and the public accept failure as a standard.
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,512 Points:604,425 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 1:41:27 AM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse yes
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,059 Points:1,513,325 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 1:34:23 AM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse . . Maybe the question of the week could be...if you had to give up your ICE would buy a... A. Electric B. Diesel C. NG D. Hydrogen E. Other [Edited by: NOTSOGRN at 10/21/2012 1:35:53 AM EST]
Melinda205 Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,845 Points:360,765 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 1:29:15 AM Ignore Melinda205 Report Abuse Hmm
boatfloyd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,733 Points:390,900 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:26:49 AM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse It's all about education.
hotrod_brother Champion Author Tampa Posts:12,606 Points:2,232,195 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:19:21 AM Ignore hotrod_brother Report Abuse How about "Electrify & Educate himself and pay back our tax money with interest.
JohnofGB Champion Author Flint Posts:5,431 Points:1,098,145 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:14:29 AM Ignore JohnofGB Report Abuse I will pass on electric cars, thank you. But, if you want to offer a LNG fueled vehicle and there are refueling stations, that I will consider.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,585 Points:2,448,060 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:12:02 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse certain criminals need to be "electrified".
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,708 Points:1,640,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:11:27 AM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse He is just trying to keep his overpaid job. But.... these cars are just overpriced JUNK.
snky2k Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,408 Points:305,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:09:36 AM Ignore snky2k Report Abuse Meh.
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,708 Points:1,640,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:09:11 AM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse Electric cars are a stupid thing to buy. Liberals should find another way to save the planet. Plant a tree maybe.
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:7,913 Points:1,546,260 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:08:57 AM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Maybe he's the one who needs some educating.
RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,075 Points:663,470 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:05:51 AM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse Did anyone notice the strings attached to him. He is just a pawn of the owner. Remember, the US government owns a significant percentage of that company.
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,707 Points:540,970 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:05:45 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Just another failed format!
shores4now Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,416 Points:525,750 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:05:37 AM Ignore shores4now Report Abuse Ok
ManOfLeisureII Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,889 Points:456,325 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:05:12 AM Ignore ManOfLeisureII Report Abuse Electrifying news....not
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,219 Points:729,955 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:05:01 AM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse right
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,219 Points:729,955 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:04:51 AM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse very old news
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,530 Points:1,671,535 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:04:40 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse They have a way to go before I will consider a electrified car.
JamesCalvin Champion Author Lancaster Posts:3,196 Points:521,505 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:04:14 AM Ignore JamesCalvin Report Abuse He's paid to say that!
Cableman66 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:2,125 Points:492,870 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:04:13 AM Ignore Cableman66 Report Abuse Old news.
bowler360 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,985 Points:501,725 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:02:25 AM Ignore bowler360 Report Abuse what ever.
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,090 Points:849,300 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:00:48 AM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse Make them cheaper and more available and better filling stations.
altonb1 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:9,346 Points:1,523,495 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:00:47 AM Ignore altonb1 Report Abuse ...says the President of the company that can't sell the public on the Volt.
Cableman66 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:2,125 Points:492,870 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:59:41 PM Ignore Cableman66 Report Abuse Wonder how much was in the brown bag for saying and promoting this just short of the election.
darkknight1 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:4,350 Points:898,010 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:58:06 PM Ignore darkknight1 Report Abuse no ev for me
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:10,061 Points:1,489,805 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:57:52 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Electrify and educate? Does that mean a wrong answer will get you an electric shock?
abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,490 Points:750,440 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:57:12 PM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse Sounds like an Obama puppet!
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,866 Points:1,615,135 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:56:11 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse EVs are not yet ready for prime time. More development is needed, including better batteries and a battery-exchange program instead of slow recharging stations. Battery exchange could be done in the time it takes to pump gas. And they make no sense unless the electricity comes from solar or other renewable source. What’s the point of burning coal to drive your car?
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,588 Points:1,774,820 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:55:14 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Fix the fundamental physics problem: Energy storage density. Not soon if ever. EV's are not practical. They work but fall short compared to fuels.
OOXXFF Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,073 Points:1,081,355 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:54:19 PM Ignore OOXXFF Report Abuse Let us hope he is right.
bby Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,734 Points:1,023,870 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:54:14 PM Ignore bby Report Abuse Ok
scubadaniel Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,431 Points:694,020 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:54:13 PM Ignore scubadaniel Report Abuse Time to give the billions back and stand on your own.
kbierley Champion Author Dayton Posts:10,730 Points:1,415,690 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:53:43 PM Ignore kbierley Report Abuse What about Natural Gas?
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,344 Points:2,145,125 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:52:42 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse On Oct 20, 2012 10:46:20 PM, raj_fl wrote: >need to have gm improve their quality They can start by getting up to two steps above Chrysler, they're only one step above Chrysler now.
smokay Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:59 Points:40,490 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:52:07 PM Ignore smokay Report Abuse Ass
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,344 Points:2,145,125 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:49:41 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse On Oct 20, 2012 10:44:30 PM, Jeeputtputt wrote: >time to elect a new president....... Government Motors probably feels likewise, Mark Reuss has been there for a long time.
livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,695 Points:757,010 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:49:20 PM Ignore livedream Report Abuse It's time to bring down the price of electric cars and make EVs reasonable and available to all of us. -- Not to just the richest among us who can afford today's current high price.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:557,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:48:53 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Cool
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,272 Points:590,355 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:46:41 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Needs more work....
nickatnite Veteran Author Indianapolis Posts:370 Points:280,215 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:46:28 PM Ignore nickatnite Report Abuse Nice