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Michael Kowalski, Ph.D.

Consultant
Michael Kowalski
Member of the Automotive Council

Michael Kowalski is currently a self-employed Consultant providing consulting services on the state of the automotive industry in general and on light vehicle brake system design with a particular emphasis in performance. Recently he has followed developments in the restructuring of the automotive industry and in the evolution of powertrain technology, environmental issues, and governmental regulation. He has more than 35 years of experience in the industry primarily in chassis design, but also with involvement in body and power train systems. He has in depth knowledge on the design and development of brake systems for passenger vehicles. In addition he has been involved in engineering education at both the university and professional levels. Previously, he has served as a Staff Engineer at General Motors Corporation, from 1970-2002, a Lecturer for Society of Automotive Engineers, and an Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History
2002 - present Consultant
Michael Kowalski
1998 - 2004 Instructor
Society of Automotive Engineers
1970 - 2002 Staff Engineer
General Motors Corporation
1970 - 1980 Adjunct Professor
Wayne State University

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Chryslers Strategies for the Future. | 05-12-2008
Author: Michael Kowalski, Ph.D., Consultant, Michael Kowalski

Chrysler is pursuing two strategies to improve the fuel economy of its product offerings: focusing it limited resources on developing a flexible mid-sized platform capable of producing a large variety of vehicles and working with other manufacturers to badge engineer smaller sized automobiles. While...

Can the Genral Motors Volt meet the expectations? | 04-17-2008
Analysis of: Volt plug-in hybrid is 'No. 1 priority,' GM says | www.msnbc.msn.com
Author: Michael Kowalski, Ph.D., Consultant, Michael Kowalski

General Motors has been exploring and developing alternative drivetrains for many years. These designs have not yet reached the stage of commercial viability for a variety of reasons. However recent events such as increased fuel prices, tougher fuel economy regulations, increased public concerns for...

Rapid Growth has lead to problems for Toyota | 11-08-2007
Analysis of: Toyota Needs Skid Control | www.forbes.com
Author: Michael Kowalski, Ph.D., Consultant, Michael Kowalski

This interesting article by Jerry Flint, a respected automotive commentator, summarizes a number of recent events that taken together present a troubling problem for Toyota. As Mr. Flint points out, it not the end of the world, but it does indicate that the mighty Toyota company can stumble in its businesses...

Does Ford really have a brighter future than General Motoers? | 10-16-2007
Analysis of: CORRECT: GM cut at Bear Stearns, Ford preferred | www.marketwatch.com
Author: Michael Kowalski, Ph.D., Consultant, Michael Kowalski

The decision by Bear Sterns to recommend Ford Motor Company over General Motors seems very misguided to me. Ford is literally just beginning its turn around efforts and they may not save the company. General Moors has already taken many steps of cost reduction and new product introductions and moreover...

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