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Automotive visionaries explore breakthroughs in electric, autonomous, and connected vehicles - reshaping how consumers drive, commute, and experience mobility.

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December 13, 2023 Mary T. BarraChair & Chief Executive Officer of General Motors Automobile
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March 15, 2019 Akio ToyodaPresident, Member of the Board of Directors, Toyota Motor Corporation Addressed his company's transition from a car company to a mobility company. Automobile
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February 28, 2017 Mary T. BarraChairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors Company Provided an overview of the state of the automobile industry and expectations for the future. Automobile
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October 05, 2016 William C. Ford Jr.Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company Discussed the company’s commitment to doing business in the United States. Automobile
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November 05, 2015 Dr. Dieter ZetscheChairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Discussed the development and impact of autonomous vehicles. Automobile
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September 30, 2013 Takeshi UchiyamadaChairman of the Board, Toyota Motor Corporation Uchiyamada discussed the sales of hybrid vehicles, hydrogen cells, and the next-generation battery. Automobile
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December 10, 2010 Daniel F. AkersonCEO, General Motors Company GM’s leader described how his company is transforming to meet the challenges of a new world. Automobile
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September 16, 2008 G. Richard WagonerChairman and CEO, General Motors Corporation Automobile