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GM has pioneered many things Posted by Caarma [Email] (#592) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Caarma) on Sat, 18 Mar 2006 08:38:28 In Reply to: What the hell does that mean?!? They didn't pioneer, StoneMan, Sat, 18 Mar 2006 07:57:06 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
You're wrong. Go to the link below and see how innovative GM has been through the years. Here's a sampling mix of what they list and what I know...
- GM manufactures the first production car equipped with an air cushion restraint system as an option. <-- AIR BAG
- The world’s first electrically driven fuel-saving, integral power brake system for cars and light trucks
- Heads Up Displays
- Steering wheel controls
- Telematics (OnStar)
- First water cooled V-8
- First thermostatic control of a cooling system
- The EV-1, electric car
- Spaceframe with plastic panel construction
- Partially locking torque converters
- Night vision systems
- Mirror compass with auto-dimming mirrors
- Personalization of settings with different keyfobs
- Integration of satellite radio into its vehicles
- Remote vehicle diagnostics through OnStar
- Tire pressure monitoring system (tire rev based)
- Factory installed remote start
- First sopshisticated sensored crash dummies
Give credit where it's due. The auto industry would be nowhere close to where it is today without GM.
GM History (this is the 1970's link, you can go to other decades)
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