Larry Burns
Automotive Design Innovator | The Future of Sustainable Mobility
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Larry Burns is a visionary automotive engineer and designer who has shaped the future of sustainable transportation. As Vice President of Research & Development and Strategic Planning at General Motors, he led the team that developed the Chevrolet Volt, one of the first mass-produced electric vehicles.
Burns also served as an advisor to Google's self-driving car project, sharing his expertise in advanced vehicle technology. His keynotes provide a glimpse into the coming revolution in electric, autonomous, and shared mobility - and how businesses can capitalize on these transformative shifts.
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The future of cars
General Motors veep Larry Burns previews cool next-gen car design: sleek, customizable (and computer-enhanced) vehicles that run clean on hydrogen -- and pump energy back into the electrical grid when they're idle.
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