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Fuel Cell Equinox tops 100,000 miles in real-world driving

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One of General Motors’ fuel cell research vehicles recently passed a milestone for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, topping 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of real-world driving. The specially equipped 2007 Chevrolet Equinox was part of GM’s 119-vehicle Project Driveway program, launched in 2007. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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GM Invests $336M In Detroit-Hamtramck Plant To Build Chevrolet Volt

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General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. engine-generator from Flint. “We This brings GM’s combined Volt-related investments in Michigan to $700 million, covering eight facilities.

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Junkyard Find: 1977 Dodge Tradesman 200 Mystery Machine

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Maybe they just don't get thrown away, un like Kidnapper Vans (this one got discarded in a Northern California yard back in 2007 or so). General Motors built the G-Series Sportvan / Rally / Chevy Van / Vandura in essentially the same form from 1971 through 1996. The build tag says it was built at St.

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GM boosting investment at Spring Hill by $167M for two future mid-size vehicles

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General Motors is adding a new $167-million investment in its Spring Hill assembly plant, brining the total spending on the plant to $350 million in support of two future mid-size vehicles. GM Spring Hill Manufacturing, home to the former Saturn brand from 1990 to 2007, operates as a fully integrated complex.

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Fisker appoints Tom LaSorda CEO

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Henrik Fisker, who co-founded Fisker Automotive in 2007 after a design career at brands including BMW and Aston Martin, will focus on building the Fisker brand in global markets and the styling and design of future Fisker models. Co-Founder Henrik Fisker will become Executive Chairman of the company. —Tom LaSorda.

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GM, Carnegie Mellon renew agreement to develop automated vehicle technologies

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General Motors recently renewed its five-year agreement with research partner Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburgh to continue developing technologies that could allow future production vehicles to drive autonomously. Boss” Kettering.

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GM and US Army expanding collaboration on fuel cells; up to 5-year project

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General Motors and the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) are expanding their collaboration in the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology. GM’s Project Driveway program, launched in 2007, has accumulated nearly 3 million miles (4.8 Earlier post.).

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