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What happens when one of the world's largest automakers takes a bold leap into digital retailing and regional EV fulfillment? Join me, Ken Chester, as we navigate General Motors' ambitious strategy to save $2,000 per vehicle through this new approach. We'll reflect on lessons from the past when Cadillac tried a similar model decades ago, leading to unsold inventories and strained relationships with dealers. As the automotive landscape increasingly favors hybrids, we'll weigh GM's potential risks and explore the broader implications for the industry.

Take a journey back to the 1990s to witness Subaru's comeback story fueled by all-wheel drive technology, and fast forward to examine the cutting-edge progress in artificial intelligence with Google's DeepMind project. We'll discuss how AI's quest for artificial general intelligence could reshape industries like video gaming, potentially displacing jobs and redefining human roles in digital spaces. I'll unpack the complexities of creating AI systems that can mimic the real world and ponder what this means for our future.

Railroads are not to be outdone, with Norfolk Southern and Alstom SA leading the charge in hybrid battery diesel locomotives. These advancements promise impressive reductions in emissions and fuel costs, signaling a sustainable shift in railway propulsion technologies. As we bid farewell to classic vehicles like the Chevy Camaro and Malibu, we'll reflect on how SUVs and trucks are dominating the roads, changing the face of the automotive industry. Tune in to explore these profound transformations and innovations shaping the future of mobility.

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