Edward Nicholas Cole, known as Ed Cole, lived from 17 September 1909 to 2 May 1977 and was an American inventor, automotive engineer and executive. The source lead says he is widely known for leading critical projects for General Motors, including development of the Chevrolet Corvair and Chevrolet Vega, the development of GM's Small Block V8 and its rotary engine, championing the catalytic converter to move cars away from leaded gasoline, and advocating for air bags. He served as President of General Motors from 1967 through 1974. The lead gives no detail on his early career or on how any single project was carried out.
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What was Ed Cole's part in the Chevrolet small-block V8?
As Chevrolet chief engineer from 1952 he was tasked with developing the engine that became the small-block V8.
Ed Cole became chief engineer of the Chevrolet Division in 1952. His most important task was to develop a new engine for the Chevrolet lineup as an adjunct to the Blue Flame straight-six. That new engine was Chevrolet's small-block V8, which was a massive success and remained in production for decades.
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was an American inventor, automotive engineer and executive
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September 17, 1909
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May 2, 1977
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was an American inventor, automotive engineer and executive
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Edward Nicholas Cole (September 17, 1909, May 2, 1977) was an American inventor, automotive engineer and executive, widely known for leading critical projects for General Motors, including development of the Chevrolet Corvair and Chevrolet Vega; developing GM's Small Block V8 and its rotary engine, championing the catalytic con
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