Jonathan Rauch on the Volt, Risk, and Corporate Culture
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The iCar Is a New Hybrid Car That Breaks the Umbilical Cord Between the Gas Tank and the Automobile
In 2006, GM was working on a car that would go so far on the battery drivers won't even perceive it as a gasoline powered car because most of the time they'll be plugging it in. In 2007, after briefing some reporters in secret ahead of time, they announced the Chevy Volt. They're expecting it to pop, but they don't expect what actually happens. Here's what you need to bear in mind, these car shows are full of concept cars. Every major car maker brings its latest car of the future and its latest nifty gadgets.
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