GM Foundation Unveils Thanksgiving Float
The General Motors Foundation will be sponsoring a float in this year’s America’s Thanksgiving Parade with an “Education Fuels Tomorrow’s Innovators” theme.
Coming in at 17 feet tall and 60 feet long, the float is designed and built by The Parade Company. It will be a celebration of education in Detroit, but more specifically, the United Way “Network of Excellence” which is created by the GM Foundation’s $27.1 million commitment to Detroit-area high schools.
On the float itself, an animated robot will control the action on board and features a pneumatically-powered head and mouth that move. The float will also incorporate hydrogen and electric charging stations.
“Our new float is a celebration of the GM Foundation’s many educational partnerships and our commitment to encourage more students to pursue studies of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) – areas critical to the future success of our nation,” said GM executive Selim Bingol.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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