GM FastLane:Making Our Vision Reality

[Bruce Nunnally]

The Sequel is the first fuel-cell vehicle capable of achieving a real-world driving range of 300 miles.

By Larry Burns, Vice President

Research & Development and Planning

People usually talk about the “golden days” of the past, but in the automotive industry, the golden days are now – and in the future. For carmakers, this is an exciting time with tremendous opportunities for new technologies, new vehicles and growth potential. Consider the numbers.

By the year 2020, if present growth rates continue, there could be nearly 1.1 billion automobiles on the world’s roadways. That’s more than enough vehicles to circle the earth 125 times – and a huge growth opportunity for our industry! But with this growth will come the challenge of sustainability. Simply put, we must find alternative energy sources for our products in addition to petroleum.

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