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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

Clean Fleet Report

Today’s headline news is trucks, highlighted by General Motors CEO Mary Barra’s keynote unveiling the coming Chevrolet Silverado EV, announcing it was available for online reservations. News: GM Commits to EVs The post CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150.

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Audi taps Mertens from Volvo to lead technical development

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In 2002, he moved to Adam Opel AG, first as executive director for medium-sized and large model series. This was followed by responsibility for the compact cars of General Motors Europe in 2004 and for all compact cars of General Motors worldwide in 2005.

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GM investing $24M in electrical generation equipment to use more landfill gas at two plants

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General Motors is making a $24-million investment in electrical generation equipment that will allow the company to use more landfill gas at its Fort Wayne, Ind., The new equipment will generate more than 14 MW of electricity from landfill gas, helping GM avoid producing more than 89,000 metric tons of CO 2 per year.

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Report: GM, Isuzu to start talks on another capital, business tie-up

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The Nikkei reports that General Motors Co. will enter talks with Isuzu Motors Ltd. From 1999-2002, GM owned 49% of the company—a holding that subsequently was reduced. on a capital and business alliance aimed at launching joint projects for commercial vehicles in Central and South America. Toyota bought a 5.9%

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GM fuel cell fleet tops 3 million miles

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General Motors’ fleet of fuel cell vehicles recently passed 3 million miles (4.8 1 in total fuel cell patents granted in 2013, and continues to lead all companies in total fuel cell patents granted since 2002. million km) of hydrogen-powered, real-world driving. According to The Clean Energy Patent Growth Index , GM ranked No.

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Elio Motors set to begin operations in former GM plant in Caddo Parish; 80 mpg highway 3-wheeler for $6,800

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Elio Motors has taken the next step in its plan to manufacture its $6,800 3-wheel vehicles in Louisiana; the Caddo Parish Industrial Development Board (IDB) completed its purchase of the former General Motors Shreveport Assembly and Stamping Plant, allowing Elio Motors to progress in its manufacturing timeline.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

The Truth About Cars

The storm clouds over General Motors were getting darker by the minute when this car was built, and Saturn would soon have its head on the chopping block. You'll find its derivatives underpinning everything from the Suzuki XL7 to the Wuling Almaz , and it all began with the 2002 Vue.

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