AAH #682 - He Invented The EV Skateboard, Now What's He Up To?
About this episode
Larry Burns, former head of R&D at General Motors and a pioneer of the EV skateboard concept, shares insights on the evolution of electric vehicles and the future of automotive design. He discusses the shift in consumer behavior, the impact of e-commerce on transportation needs, and the importance of integrating technology with urban planning. Burns emphasizes the need for a transition to smaller, more efficient vehicles and explores the potential of hydrogen fuel cells alongside battery technology. His optimistic vision for the future includes a focus on autonomous vehicles and innovative solutions to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Volkswagen Volkswagon Beetle
"...ry simple. My first car was a nineteen sixty nine Volkswagon Beetle brand new, fifteen hundred dollars. My mom and da..."
Ford Bronco
"...bout a month after I gotten and I hear this white Bronco and OJ, what's going on here? OJ, White Bronco. C..."
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