OrionWorks wrote:
Stating that Lutz Co. really haven't the slightest interest in the
environmental cause is an expressed opinion as well, even if a lot of
the facts given to back up that opinion are, to say the least,
damning. . . .
I wouldn't say they haven't the slightest interest. I think
Jed sez:
...
This reminds me a little of a recent hysterical column by Kinsley:
http://www.slate.com/id/2185134/
Funny!
Ms. Iseman certainly has the appearance of sweet eye candy.
Under the circumstances I think Mongo (from Blazing Saddles) had the
right attitude. KISS, even if there might
Two problems:
1) Dealer automobile service centers are also independent profit
centers. Electric cars need brake shoes and tires. . . that's about
it.
2) The entire highway structure is maintained (financed) on state and
federal gasoline taxes. No gas . . . no taxes.
Recently, Georgia
In reply to Terry Blanton's message of Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:53:36 -0500:
Hi,
[snip]
Two problems:
1) Dealer automobile service centers are also independent profit
centers. Electric cars need brake shoes
...in fact less of these too, because of regenerative braking.
and tires. . . that's
A few tangential thoughts on the Lutz controversy.
I would caution us all from arriving at too many stead-fast opinions
as to the real motivations behind any individual without first
questioning them face-to-face. We're all guilty of performing
pop-psyche analysis on the motivations of others
OrionWorks wrote:
A few tangential thoughts on the Lutz controversy.
I would caution us all from arriving at too many stead-fast opinions
as to the real motivations behind any individual without first
questioning them face-to-face.
I don't need to question the man. I can read his blog. I
Anyone can see that GM is on the verge of extinction, and management is
at fault. Look at their stock price, and the fact that they have offered
a buy out to every single remaining employee. This is de facto
liquidation.
GM and Detroit in general cannot build small fuel efficient cars at a
Jed
I learned some time ago that when I go to the races it's a good
betting strategy to wager that your opinions will make a place.
PS: Some interesting thoughts from Chris as well
Regards
Steven Vincent Johnson
www.OrionWorks.com
www.zazzle.com/orionworks
OrionWorks wrote:
I learned some time ago that when I go to the races it's a good
betting strategy to wager that your opinions will make a place.
These are not my opinions. That's why I cited all those books. These
are facts, teh opinions of experts, and observations such as the fact
that
Historical facts concerning the birth pangs of our country's railroad
system, and the comparisons alluded to in the current auto industrial
situation are indeed interesting. These are facts worth knowing and
pondering over since we may soon witness history repeating itself on a
similar issue -
Mr. Lutz's comments about his quote, in which he digs the hole he is
in even deeper:
http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/archives/2008/02/talk_about_a_cr.html
Some people do not understand when to apologize and shut up.
- Jed
Jed sez:
Mr. Lutz's comments about his quote, in which he digs the hole he is
in even deeper:
http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/archives/2008/02/talk_about_a_cr.html
Some people do not understand when to apologize and shut up.
- Jed
Mr. Lutz appears to say in his blog that GM is going full
OrionWorks wrote:
Mr. Lutz appears to say in his blog that GM is going full steam
ahead in their work on environmental issues like E85, hybrids,
hydrogen and fuel cells, the electrification of the car (the
Chevrolet Volt), which hopefully will be out on showrooms in a
couple of years. ...all
In reply to Jed Rothwell's message of Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:00:47 -0500:
Hi,
[snip]
OrionWorks wrote:
Mr. Lutz appears to say in his blog that GM is going full steam
ahead in their work on environmental issues like E85, hybrids,
hydrogen and fuel cells, the electrification of the car (the
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