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Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

A Turkey in Every Pot and A Plug-in Car in Every Drive Way

December 7, 2007

GM sees "Showdown" with Toyota on electric car | www.reuters.com

The dependence on foreign oil and the still debatable impact of vehicles on carbon contribution to the environment are both political realities that will drive automotive companies to develop alternative modes to propel vehicles. Whether this will be fuel cell hydrogen, partial to full hybrids, or plug in hybrids is not a decision that will be made in the next 5 to 10 years, it is simply too early to determine the true path. And the pitfalls are many for the proposed technologies without siginificant leaps in technological innovation and infrastructure decisions.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Is Volkswagen Ready to Pull the Trigger on A Second Entry to Manufacturing Entry In the US?

December 3, 2007

Volkswagen Eyes U.S. Plant Decision in '08 | www.reuters.com

In order to grow sales in the US, and to hedge against the Euro/Dollar Volkswagen will re-enter the American manufacturing arena. The possiblity is very strong that such a facility would be a flexible site capable of producing Volkswagen, Audi, and possibly Porsche product. With a strong supplier base in the American South, it is a good bet that the plant site would be in a location to take advantage of Tier One and Two suppliers already servicing the German and Asian transplants.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

The Global Insight prediction is accurate, outside of the required investment.

October 22, 2007

Congress Wants Green Trucks. Do Buyers? | www.businessweek.com

The use of diesel technolgy, combined with turbocharging to maintain horsepower and torque, will become more common place. The combination of regenerative technology and smart cylinder deactivation will be utilized to a greater extent. The use of battery technology as a supplement and not as a stnad alone power source will be the reality.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Harman Has a Future Beyond Premium Audio

September 24, 2007

Harman Has a Future Beyond Premium Audio | www.financialweek.com

Harman International is not a one dimensional company. As automotive electronic content, especially infotainment and computing related, continues to grow, Harman has the potential to exploit software and video know-how and product.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Diesel Offers a Potential Stop Gap if the Infrastruture Supports it.

September 21, 2007

European Carmakers Bet That the U.S. is Ready for Diesel | www.nytimes.com

Diesel Technology can provide significant increases in fuel economy. Diesel in combination with hybrid technology is a natural part of the progression towards altentive fuels. The OEMs and Tier suppliers will continue to exploit technologies that will allow incremental improvements in fuel economy until truly viable energy alternatives are in place.

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