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Can General Motors bounce back? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

As part of its re-emergence, GM has established just four core brands – its global leader Chevrolet; Buick, which focuses on North America and China; GMC, one of its most profitable brands which will focus on North America and the Middle East; and Cadillac. How GM hopes to recover. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l Embracing new technologies.

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Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

Green Car Congress

Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. A century after the invention of the automobile, we must re-invent it with powertrains that significantly reduce or eliminate the use of conventional petroleum fuels.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. They leased a few (at a loss) to those that could afford it. based technology will actually achieve any economy in production. Interesting in any case.

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