For those wondering why Detroit has fumbled in automotive innovation, consider that they've not invested sufficiently in innovation: (from NYTimes at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/automobiles/14AUTO.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper&pagewanted=all&oref=slogin) -- a seven story tower!
Mr. Hall said: “If G.M. were alone in this initiative, the Volt
probably would be enough to boost it back to the top of the
technological heap. But in Toyota City, there’s a seven-story tower
called the Electric Powertrain Building. And Chrysler
has a hybrid project called ENVI that’s progressing more quickly than
expected. So the best that can be hoped is that the Volt will move G.M.
to the front row of companies with contemporary propulsion technology.”
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