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General Motors and Chrysler must present restructuring plans to the US government by the end of the day to show how they will repay loans and become viable, or face potential bankruptcy. GM is making progress in concession talks but will likely close plants, cut workforce, and end some production. Workers in Canada are worried about the impact on their jobs as the Ontario economy is already suffering. Union leaders say people are losing faith in the auto industry's future as bad news keeps coming.
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years of business in 2008. They employ over 200,000 people and conduct business in
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company had to seek government aid to stay afloat and save millions of jobs. GM is now
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dissatisfied employees.
Strength #1 – Technology
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media trends. The greatest example of their advanced technology will be
available this year in the Chevrolet Volt. This vehicle will run for up to 40 miles
without using a drop of gas, but it does have a fuel tank like a normal vehicle. If
you are planning a longer trip you can just fill up with gas like in any other
vehicle and do not have any ‘range anxiety’ as associated with purely electric
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on all new vehicles. This system allows you to contact a service representative 24
hours a day at the touch of a button. They can help you with anything from
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statistics of their vehicle and perform functions such as remotely starting their car.
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
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