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Plugin Hybrids to save Big Three, Lee Iacocca

Plugs and Cars

From a new interview in Fortune and his new upcoming book, " Where Have all the Leaders Gone ?": What can the auto industry do? I think we are going to be hearing lots on Lee and his book. Particularly the parts where he blasts detroit lack of leadership and also particularly the Bush administration.

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First wireless charging road in the U.S. completed in Michigan

Teslarati

For more than a century, Detroit has been known around the world as the leader in transportation innovation,” Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said in the release. “We We are the birthplace of the auto industry, and the home of the first mile of concrete road and the first three-way traffic signal.

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Smart Grids, Electric Vehicles: A Financial Win-Win for All -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Related Articles Bankruptcy Probable for GM Quick Read Apr 17, 2009 Detroits Face-Off with Bankers Quick Read Apr 17, 2009 The Airline Industry: Not for Long-Term Investors Quick Read Apr 17, 2009 Harley-Davidson, Inc. Feature your company/blog/book Interview a contributor Whats New? It would be a financial win-win for all.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I found two great reads on the subject include; "The GAO Report on Peak Oil, April 7, 2007 Crude Oil - Uncertainty about Future Oil supply Makes It Important to Develop a Strategy for Addressing a Peak and Decline in Oil Production" ; the books "Twlight In The Desert" by Matthew R. Whats new at Seeking Alpha?

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. AND the Detroit car companies were laughing. JUST TRYING TO MILK and Suck as much from the fall of the Auto industry as possible. GM doesnt have a chance.

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