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A Shunpiker's Journal, hosted by Steve Purdy, covers the stories of its host and others who shun the turnpikes and freeways of America to better enjoy the businesses and life that revolve around the automobile.

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Automotive Hall of Fame | Meet our 2022 Inductees

A Shunpiker's Journal
February 22, 2022 5:00 PM

ANNOUNCING THE 2022 INDUCTEES

The Automotive Hall of Fame is excited to announce our 2022 Inductee class!
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GM Plans to Broaden Electrification, Expanding Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles

A Shunpiker's Journal
January 21, 2022 3:00 PM

GM’s HYDROTEC-based mobile and fixed power systems designed to charge EVs, power worksites, data centers, support the military and even provide emergency power

DETROIT – GM continues to accelerate its growth as a platform innovator and announced today new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. HYDROTEC projects, which are currently in development, from heavy-duty trucks to aerospace and locomotives, are being planned for use beyond vehicles for power generation.

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GM Brings Powerful New Compute Architecture to Ultra Cruise to Help Enable Door-to-Door Hands-Free Driving

A Shunpiker's Journal
January 7, 2022 12:00 PM

GM and Qualcomm showcase collaboration at CES that brings first dedicated Snapdragon system-on-chips to GM’s upcoming advanced driver assistance system for fast, robust data processing

DETROIT  – GM announced this week that its next-generation hands-free driver-assist system, Ultra Cruise, will be powered by a scalable compute architecture featuring system-on-chips developed by American semiconductor company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. GM will be the first company to use the Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Ride™ Platform for advanced driver assistance technology, which features an industry-leading 5-nanometer  Snapdragon™ SA8540P SoC and SA9000P artificial intelligence accelerator.

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GM at CES 2022: Experience The Ultium Effect

A Shunpiker's Journal
January 6, 2022 9:00 AM

DETROIT – In a virtual keynote Wednesday at CES 2022, General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra outlined the waves of change that are coming as society moves toward the mass adoption of electric vehicles. GM, a company transitioning from automaker to platform innovator, provided a view of EV technology's inflection point at CES one year ago.

“Technology-driven by purpose will change the world,” said Deborah Wahl, GM global chief marketing officer. “GM is redefining how people and goods are moved. Our commitment to a vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion has positioned us to lead. As we implement our growth strategy, we have an opportunity and, frankly, an obligation to create a better future for generations to come. That’s the Ultium Effect.”

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Reminder: Year-end News from the Automotive Hall of Fame

A Shunpiker's Journal
December 22, 2021 4:00 PM

mission: To honor and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals in the international motor vehicle industry through awards and educational programs that challenge young and old alike to higher levels of personal achievement.

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Automotive Hall of Fame | Attend Tomorrow's Celebration of Italian Design

A Shunpiker's Journal
September 17, 2021 7:00 PM

 at the Automotive Hall of Fame

GIUGIARO - DESIGNER OF THE CENTURY: SEPT. 18

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The Automotive Heritage Foundation | See the 2021 Automotive Heritage Awards on YouTube!

A Shunpiker's Journal
September 7, 2021 9:00 AM

The AHF's partners at Wild Roads Pictures and Better Planet Media did another fine job of producing a video of the Automotive Heritage Awards event. Last year, it was by necessity because of pervasive public health issues. This year, it was by design so we could share it with all those who were not able to attend.

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The Automotive Heritage Foundation | Thank You for Joining Us for the 2021 AHAs 🏆

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 24, 2021 2:00 PM

Hosted by M1 Concourse during their Woodward Dream Show

The "AHF Bulletin" is meant to keep their community informed about what's happening throughout our spheres of interest. Please join us in promoting and celebrating automotive history, culture, and aesthetics by becoming a member, and send us the news you'd like to share.

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The Automotive Heritage Foundation | Industry Updates - AHF Bulletin #11 August 2021

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 20, 2021 7:00 AM

Greetings Friends, Colleagues, Supporters:

The "AHF Bulletin" is meant to keep their community informed about what's happening throughout our spheres of interest. Please join us in promoting and celebrating automotive history, culture, and aesthetics by becoming a member, and send us the news you'd like to share.

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Automotive Hall of Fame | Experience Kustom Cars and Creators at the Automotive Hall of Fame Aug. 18

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 16, 2021 1:00 PM

Celebrate the return of the Woodward Dream Cruise at Kustoms at the AHF, featuring kustom car displays and visits from legends such as:
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