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Craig Carlson

Mr. Craig Carlson

CEO & Managing Director, Carlson Group LLC

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Council Member Biography

Craig Carlson is currently CEO & Managing Director of The Carlson Group LLC, an automotive technology and innovation consulting firm in Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2003. The organization focuses on automotive product development and innovation, intellectual property, electronic systems and safety related technologies. SI also has extensive regulatory affairs experience at both the United States (CFR) and International Levels. He held senior positions at Arthur D. Little and General Motors Corporation. While at ADL, he was Managing Director of Corporate Development, Director of Technology Licensing and a Director in the Automotive practice. Mr. Carlson started his career at General Motors Corporation as a District Sales Manager. He holds four patents in the areas of inertial measurement and wireless communications. Additionally, he is a Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and a Lead Mentor at the M.I.T. Venture Mentor Service. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History

2003 - Unspecified
CEO & Managing Director, Carlson Group LLC
1990 - 2003
SVP , ARTHUR D. LITTLE, INC.
1977 - 1985
Senior Sales and Technical Positions, MOTORS LIQUIDATION CO

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Pre-Owned Certified Gaining Traction

September 20, 2009

Secondhand Luxury Helps BMW, Mercedes Dealers Lure U.S. Buye | www.bloomberg.com

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and all are seeing a glut of pre-owned vehicles on the market. This is partially fueled by lease returns, but bank repos and early trade-ins due to high, unaffordable payments are a major contributor.

Hybrid Wars - Toyota vs. Paice

September 8, 2009

Toyota Patent Trade Case May Threaten Hybrid Imports | www.bloomberg.com

The Hybrid Drive Wars have begun. Toyota, the global leader in hybrid technology and issued patents faces a litigation minded, technology development company led by experienced automotive professionals.

Chrysler/Fiat to make Major New Product Decisions

September 2, 2009

Chrysler Said to Set Board Review of Models, Fiat Integration | www.bloomberg.com

Chrysler Group LLC is finalizing its next generation products and will present to its board in September. This is a very large challenge on many levels. Issues including CAFE Standards, new platforms, Fiat/Chrysler integration and production volume must be addressed.

GM Adjusts Production Reflecting Increased Demand

August 20, 2009

GM to Raise Vehicle Production | online.wsj.com

GM is increasing its production of certain vehicles and returning approximately 1500 people to work.

Ford Pioneers Smart Grid - PHEV Communication System

August 20, 2009

Ford announces electric vehicle-to-grid communications system | green.autoblog.com

Ford, in conjunction with a range of utility partners, is moving forward with a next generation smart charging system that will communicate with both the driver and the power grid.

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