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Tell GM to Offer Real Hybrid Solutions Today
Target: G. Richard Wagoner, Chairman and CEO of the General Motors CorporationSponsored by: Union of Concerned Scientists
Hybrid technology has the potential to provide us with cleaner, more fuel-efficient options in every vehicle class, as exemplified by the Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Toyota Prius.
On March 20, General Motors (GM) vice chairman Bob Lutz admitted at the New York Auto Show that not making a vehicle like the Prius was "a mistake."
Yet GM continues to make that same mistake. Its new "two mode" hybrid SUVs, the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids, actually feature larger gasoline engines than most conventional versions of these models. The electric motor provides an additional power boost but only a modest gain in overall fuel economy.
Please write to chairman and chief executive officer, Richard Wagoner. Let him know that General Motors can only be a true market leader if his company uses hybrid technology to its fullest potential.
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We sent a letter to GM supporting hybrid technology!
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11:06 am PDT, Apr 25,
Name not displayed, Indiana
# 199:
11:05 am PDT, Apr 25,
Jennifer Mansson, Washington
# 198:
11:05 am PDT, Apr 25,
Molly Housh, Florida
# 197:
11:04 am PDT, Apr 25,
Pamela White, North Carolina
# 196:
10:57 am PDT, Apr 25,
Rebecca Booth-Fox, Massachusetts
# 195:
10:55 am PDT, Apr 25,
Victor Hernandez, Florida
# 194:
10:52 am PDT, Apr 25,
Diane Achatz, California
Want to boost sales Mr. Wagoner? Who do you think make most of the decisions in this country? Who do you think is more interested in promoting Green Technology? Who do you think likes to have Green options? Take a look at the demographics, Mr. Wagoner. WOMEN in this country are the main decision makers. You may not like that, but it's a true statement. (By the way, who is in charge of your marketing?)
Want to boost sales Mr. Wagoner? Who do you think make most of the decisions in this country? Who do you think is more interested in promoting Green Technology? Who do you think likes to have Green options? Take a look at the demographics, Mr. Wagoner. WOMEN in this country are the main decision makers. You may not like that, but it's a true statement. (By the way, who is in charge of your marketing?)
# 193:
10:50 am PDT, Apr 25,
David Connell, Illinois
# 192:
10:45 am PDT, Apr 25,
Kovacs Maria iuliana, Romania
# 191:
10:45 am PDT, Apr 25,
Reed Leonard, California
# 190:
10:44 am PDT, Apr 25,
Lisa Berteaux, Arizona
Let's face it gas prices are up, and we can't afford to get to work. Why not be a hybrid giant, and make something that's a hybrid and that is affordable to the rest of society. Let's keep an American company in business and adapt to change. I own a huge GM truck, and can't afford the gas in it. I will buy a GM if you make one that is a hybrid and is affordable to a family that needs it.
Let's face it gas prices are up, and we can't afford to get to work. Why not be a hybrid giant, and make something that's a hybrid and that is affordable to the rest of society. Let's keep an American company in business and adapt to change. I own a huge GM truck, and can't afford the gas in it. I will buy a GM if you make one that is a hybrid and is affordable to a family that needs it.
# 189:
10:41 am PDT, Apr 25,
Nina Fuller, Texas
# 188:
10:39 am PDT, Apr 25,
Megan McLearon, Michigan
# 187:
10:38 am PDT, Apr 25,
Melissa Carraway, Illinois
# 186:
10:37 am PDT, Apr 25,
Kimie Fujimoto, Washington
# 185:
10:35 am PDT, Apr 25,
Gregory A Reece, Indiana
# 184:
10:33 am PDT, Apr 25,
Shane Windatt, Canada
I'm ready to buy a new car this month, and a GM product would be my first choice, but I can't in good conscience purchase any of your current products.
I'm ready to buy a new car this month, and a GM product would be my first choice, but I can't in good conscience purchase any of your current products.
# 183:
10:31 am PDT, Apr 25,
Laurel Last, Wisconsin
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10:28 am PDT, Apr 25,
Falcon Guthert, United Kingdom
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# 181:
10:27 am PDT, Apr 25,
Alexandra Stapf, Germany
# 180:
10:25 am PDT, Apr 25,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 179:
10:23 am PDT, Apr 25,
Madeleine Breen, Ohio
EVEN BETTER--let's get the all-electric vehicles back and on the road!!
EVEN BETTER--let's get the all-electric vehicles back and on the road!!
# 178:
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10:21 am PDT, Apr 25,
Sharon Anderson, Minnesota
Make them because people want them. Look at Toyota. A big reason they overtook you in sales is because they provide the hybrid. It's not only the right thing to do, but it's good business for you as well. |
# 177:
10:20 am PDT, Apr 25,
Tony Medlin, Texas
# 176:
10:20 am PDT, Apr 25,
Lewis Gilmore, Oregon
# 175:
10:20 am PDT, Apr 25,
Zane Stearns, Arkansas
# 174:
10:19 am PDT, Apr 25,
Stephanie Harmon, Washington D.C.
# 173:
10:19 am PDT, Apr 25,
Christine Lafferty, Ohio
# 172:
10:15 am PDT, Apr 25,
Matthew Mcglynn, California
# 171:
10:14 am PDT, Apr 25,
Franziska Eber, Germany
# 170:
10:13 am PDT, Apr 25,
Evelie Posch, California
# 169:
10:12 am PDT, Apr 25,
Kristi Clephane, Indiana
So not making something like the Prius was a mistake...why not correct your mistake and MAKE ONE?
So not making something like the Prius was a mistake...why not correct your mistake and MAKE ONE?
# 168:
10:11 am PDT, Apr 25,
Lindsey Frazer, Pennsylvania
# 167:
10:10 am PDT, Apr 25,
Jenni Boonjakuakul, Iowa
# 166:
10:09 am PDT, Apr 25,
T L, Florida
# 165:
10:07 am PDT, Apr 25,
Isha Mayim, California
# 164:
10:07 am PDT, Apr 25,
Philip Walker, California
# 163:
10:07 am PDT, Apr 25,
Chris Casper, Wisconsin
# 162:
10:06 am PDT, Apr 25,
Linda Pierce, California
We would not have such a problem with the gas shortage if we had lower costing hybrids! America is a country of excess and we don't need the speed or the larger sizes- too dangerous!
We would not have such a problem with the gas shortage if we had lower costing hybrids! America is a country of excess and we don't need the speed or the larger sizes- too dangerous!
# 161:
10:03 am PDT, Apr 25,
Molly Barist, Florida
# 160:
10:02 am PDT, Apr 25,
Jeannie Zukav, California
I let go of the idea of driving because of the huge expense and environmental impact. I will buy a car again when it is not run by gasoline and when it becomes more affordable. Also, we don't need giant cars. Small to mid size suites me.
I let go of the idea of driving because of the huge expense and environmental impact. I will buy a car again when it is not run by gasoline and when it becomes more affordable. Also, we don't need giant cars. Small to mid size suites me.
# 159:
10:02 am PDT, Apr 25,
Becky Breeding, Alaska
# 158:
10:00 am PDT, Apr 25,
Billy Sale, California
# 157:
10:00 am PDT, Apr 25,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 156:
9:59 am PDT, Apr 25,
Felicia Bannister, Texas
# 155:
9:59 am PDT, Apr 25,
JC Corcoran, Georgia
# 154:
9:58 am PDT, Apr 25,
Lee Crumpton, North Carolina
We'd also like to see plug-in hybrids or straight electric vehicles (the Volt looks promising). Take a look at the open source hypercar designed by the Rocky Mt Institute - we'd be much better off with cars like these! Get 'em on the road and don't make the same mistakes you did with the EV1.
We'd also like to see plug-in hybrids or straight electric vehicles (the Volt looks promising). Take a look at the open source hypercar designed by the Rocky Mt Institute - we'd be much better off with cars like these! Get 'em on the road and don't make the same mistakes you did with the EV1.
# 153:
9:55 am PDT, Apr 25,
Estella Ortega, New Jersey
Estella Ortega
Estella Ortega
# 152:
9:53 am PDT, Apr 25,
Ellen Peck, Maine
# 151:
9:51 am PDT, Apr 25,
Cara Gubrud, Minnesota