【Native Speaker每日综合训练—31系列】【31-05】经管— Motors and Hero

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疏离好快！！！ 谢谢Ace

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750million people own a car in the world
to 1.1b vehicles, 1025 times around the earth
affordable, to be connected
hydrogen --> can come from several resources, we know how to create it in a cost-effective way and handle it safely
home refueling!! (that's pretty exciting lol)
propulsion system based on hydrogen and fuel cells --> can go head-and-head with the combustion engine
cars and trucks: 90% of time sit idle --> power generating capability --> for the electrical gird

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Time2: 1:42:52 260
Ford changed its assembly line, reducing the time spent in manufacturing process but increasing worker dissatisfaction.
Time3: 1:46:31 249
Electric starter was the biggest change over the past 100 years. Electric cars were less complex to drive, cleaner and quieter, but they were not good for long-distance. As a result, gasoline-powered cars became the industry standard.
Some features were established and adopted widely by the manufactures.
Time4: 1:53:56 300
Chrysler was the first American manager with a $1m salary. The author then introduces the biography of Chrysler.
Time5: 2:20:30 349
Chrysler introduced the notion of sleek, powerful, and stylish. It acquired Dodge Brothers and became one of the big three auto makers.
Chrysler was only half the size of the other two American manufacturers. It merged with Daimler-Benz in 1998. Only 8% of its shares are held by Americans today.
Time6: 2:02:16 342
Edsel made few major decisions as the President of Ford. He was influenced by his father since childhood.

Obstacle 10:05:24 1583
Edsel was manipulated by his father.
Henry abolished the Accounting department and informed Edsel that there was no room for the sales staff.
The author lists some reasons why Edsel could bear such treatment.
If Edsel had stood up to his father and demanded to run the company without interference, the story might have been different.
Edsel did have some critical achievements though.