Transportation's New Paradigm for the 21st Century
I had lunch today with David Raney, one of the most accomplished professionals in the automotive industry. About a month ago, I had introduced 2GreenEnergy transportation guru Dan Sturges to him, and I thought it would be a good idea to meet again with David to get his sense for what he was thinking about the future of the industry.
Though I’m not sure David would agree with me, here’s my belief: car ownership was the paradigm for the 20th Century, and it was wonderfully effective in bringing wealth, jobs, convenience, and countless different types of improvement to our lifestyles. However, the ecologic consequences were significant. (more…)