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GM Brazil to Invest R$2B in Expansion and New Line of Chevrolet Small Cars

Green Car Congress

Included in the investment program is the renewal of the current line of Chevrolet vehicles in 2012, and the launch of a new line of small cars (two models) for Brazil and emerging markets—“Project Onyx.”. Brazil is one of five major GM global centers of development. This will be the second expansion to Gravataí.

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

Green Cars News

It suggests that the Prius is a standard bearer for clean operations and the use of renewable energy sources. The company claims its Tsutsumi plant in Japan is one of five Toyota global Eco-Factories worldwide that are designed to minimise the environmental impact and develop best practices for adoption elsewhere.

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