bob boniface director of design, advanced design, general motors corporation
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The challenge:
Find the intermediate step –
A highly fuel efficient carthat people would love to own
even if gas was free
E-FLEX…
…the first 40 miles are emission free…
…as engine technology improves, new sources of power can be added without architectural
upheaval
…trips over 40 miles will see a real 60+ mpg…
Lets try it out in the real world…
With GM’s plug-in technology delivering 40 miles of zero emissions driving…
…the average “Bob” would have saved ~500 gallons in 2006…
…and reduced his C02 emissions by 2/3, or 4.4 metric tons!
…giving him another grand to spend on restoring his Alfa…
…intellectual side – check. Emotional side…
“We want to be the Leader in Design (and) Fuel
Economy…”– Rick Wagoner
…but with GM’s twin commitments…