General Motors
Appears in 5 conspiracy theories
Who Killed the Electric Car? / GM EV1 Suppression
GM's 1996 EV1 electric vehicle was crushed despite consumer demand, fueling theories that oil companies and automakers colluded to suppress viable electric vehicle technology for decades.
100 MPG Carburetor Suppression by Oil Companies
The persistent urban legend that oil companies or automakers bought up and suppressed carburetors and engines capable of delivering 100+ miles per gallon to protect fuel sales.
Big Oil's Suppression of Alternatives
The theory that major oil companies have systematically funded climate denial, purchased and shelved alternative energy patents, and corrupted regulatory and political processes to maintain fossil fuel dominance — with significant elements now confirmed by documentary evidence.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Suppression
Claims that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and infrastructure have been suppressed by oil companies and automakers. The patents, the politics, and the reality.
Renewable Energy Patent Buyouts by Fossil Fuel Industry
Claims that fossil fuel companies have systematically acquired and shelved patents for solar, wind, and other renewable technologies to delay the clean energy transition.