Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

Energy efficiency represents an important component of GM’s global production. —Pierpaolo Antonioli, managing director of the General Motors Powertrain Engineering Center. Since 2008, it has regenerated more than 26.7 GM’s Pontiac (Mich.) GM’s Pontiac (Mich.) million kWh of energy to power internal processes.

GM 225

GM Engine Energy Power 225

Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

The future is green for General Motors and it has further established its commitment to forward-thinking technology with the opening of what has been dubbed the largest and most technologically advanced battery lab in the USA. Planning for the lab began in December 2007 with construction beginning in August 2008.

General Motors 42

General Motors Motor Motors Motoring 42

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 16, 2023

While it’s relatively uncommon to see top-ranking automotive executives discuss contract negotiations in the midst of a strike, the UAW has taken a decidedly more aggressive approach this time around and General Motors CEO Mary Barra has also made some public comments on the matter. billion in 2022 and is projected to lose nearly $4.5

Ford 104

Ford Kentucky General Motors Louisville 104

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

General Motors and its local joint venture partner UzAvtosanoat opened a new engine plant in Tashkent, 400 kilometers from the automakers’ vehicle manufacturing facility in Asaka. engines for use in GM small passenger cars sold globally. engines for use in GM small passenger cars sold globally.

Uzbekistan 225

Uzbekistan GM Engine Russia 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Purcell, best known for his leadership at the General Motors Corporation with the GM EV-1, moves into this role after serving as a board director and strategic advisor to the company. Protean Electric designs, develops and manufactures the Protean Drive, a fully integrated, in-wheel motor, direct-drive solution.

Industrial 225

Industrial Industry Companies GM 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2009

The New Regal intermediate sedan was introduced in China in December 2008. It is based on a new global vehicle architecture developed by General Motors in Europe in cooperation with GM design and engineering teams worldwide, including the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai.

GM 150

GM China Buick Production 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

General Motors China and China FAW Group Corp. FAW and GM have a common understanding of the importance of the global commercial vehicle market, including the China market. In December 2008, the two parties signed a joint venture contract. The new 50-50 joint venture between GM China and FAW is based in Changchun, Jilin.

Light 210

Light GM Commercial China 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2009

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. —Jon Lauckner, GM vice president of global product planning.

Detroit 186

Detroit Volt Chevrolet GM 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2009

General Motors China and its joint ventures sold 814,442 vehicles in China in the first half of 2009. from the first six months of 2008. It was a first half record for both GM China and global automakers in China. from the first half of 2008. This represented an increase of 38.0% to 32,065 units.

GM 150

GM China Sale Minivan 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2009

The two companies said that they complement each other in terms of product portfolio, global distribution and manufacturing capacities. million motorcycles in the 2008/2009 financial year. In fiscal year 2008 Volkswagen sold 6.3 Sustainable mobility is the top issue of the future. million vehicles and 3.1 million vehicles.

Suzuki 210

Suzuki 2006 GM 2008 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2009

The Buick Business Concept, a new mild hybrid concept vehicle designed to showcase Buick’s future vision of “business class on the road,” made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2009. PATAC designed the Buick Business Concept Vehicle to accommodate the next-generation GM Hybrid System, which will be introduced in China in the near future.

Buick 150

Buick Concept Hybrid Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2010

percentage points from the end of 2008. Further contributing to the resurgence of Buick in China were the New Regal, which generated sales of 79,930 units, and the new LaCROSSE, which generated sales of 43,429 units in just six months on the market. in 2009 to a record 1,826,424 units. an improvement of 1.3 to 1,061,213 units.

2009 199

2009 GM China Sale 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2011

SB LiMotive was established in September 2008 as a joint venture between Bosch and Samsung SDI. SB LiMotive has its global foothold in all three major economic regions of the world: Asia, Europe and the Americas. At its location in Germany, SB LiMotive has built up a global team for sales, marketing, and management of key accounts.

Li-ion 186

Li-ion Lithium Ion Energy DC 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

Global rating agency Fitch Ratings expects the financial profiles of US automakers and parts suppliers to remain resilient in a downside scenario characterized by sluggish global economic growth and weaker-than-expected North American light-duty vehicle demand. Continued global. to be seen throughout the US auto sector.

2012 186

2012 Detroit Chrysler Sale 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

Ricardo is growing rapidly in the Russian market as the country’s automakers seek use our technology and expertise to upgrade their product ranges and compete globally in terms of performance, fuel economy and emissions. As of February 2008, it is 25% owned by Renault.

Engine 150

Engine Russia GM Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

General Motors announced a demonstration project ( earlier post ) to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea. The Cruze EV is equipped with a 31 kWh battery that generates maximum power of 150 kW. Cruze BEV on the road. Click to enlarge.

Chevrolet 236

Chevrolet GM Fleet South Korea 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2010

General Motors said that 52% of its worldwide facilities are now landfill-free; i.e., all waste generated from normal operations is reused, recycled or converted to energy. GM employees focus first on decreasing the amount of waste generated, and then work to recycle the unavoidable waste.

GM 186

GM Waste Convert Sierra 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof. To bring propulsion solutions to market that will economically transport people and goods, while making a serious and practical impact on global warming, is an exciting and challenging opportunity that I look forward to helping advance. Don Runkle.

Power 218

Power Powered EV1 North America 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

General Motors Brazil will invest R$2 billion (US$1.033 billion) to launch a new Chevrolet line of vehicles and to expand its plant in Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul. Brazil is one of five major GM global centers of development. The investment is the largest made by the company in its 84 years in Brazil.

Brazil 150

Brazil Chevrolet GM 2006 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2009

Under the agreement, CleanFUEL will distribute IMPCO’s bi-fuel Sequent system, a dual-propane and gasoline fuel system certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for conversions of light duty General Motors and Ford vehicles to run on propane. 2008 and 2009 3.5L less than gasoline/diesel per gallon.

USA 150

USA Engine GMC Sierra 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles.

GM 150

GM Saturn Hummer 2008 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

The industry has been badly hit by the global economic crisis, and has seen a significant drop in demand during the last quarter of 2008 and the first of 2009. The UK is facing significant problems in this industry, with the Society of Motor Manufacturers reporting that the number of new car registrations fell by 30.9%

Auto Industry 170

Auto Industry Industrial Industry Green 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2009

Canada-based international auto supplier and contract assembler Magna International, now with a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of Opel from General Motors ( earlier post ), sees vehicle electrification as one of its key strategic initiatives. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Lithium Ion 170

Lithium Ion Vehicles Energy Storage Hybrid 170

Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Automakers hope to use the batteries in next- generation hybrids as well as plug-in electric cars. General Motors has said it might use foreign-produced batteries in the Chevrolet Volt, the plug-in scheduled for production in 2010. LA Times, December 20, 2008. December 20, 2008 U.S. Industry consultants say U.S.

Power 100

Power Powered Batteries Battery 100

Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2009

For example, in 2008, it was rumoured that Toyota would build an entire brand around the Prius. In addition, General Motors’ nearest thing to a green brand - Saturn, the brand under which it put out its first hybrids - is falling victim to the company’s restructuring following the global economic crisis.

Green Cars 36

Green Cars Green Saturn Malibu Hybrid 36

Green Cars News

APRIL 22, 2009

A new mild hybrid concept vehicle made its global debut at Auto Shanghai this week dubbed the Buick Business Concept. The vehicle accommodates the next-generation GM Hybrid system and will be introduced in China in the near future.

Buick 36

Buick Hybrid General Motors GM 36

Plug In Partners

JUNE 11, 2008

Japan and Europe by 2010 By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press June 11, 2008 TOKYO -- Toyota is introducing a plug-in hybrid with next-generation lithium-ion batteries in the U.S., On June 11 and 12, the Brookings Institution and Google.org will host a conference entitled “ Plug-In Electric Vehicles 2008: What Role for Washington ?”

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Toyota Plug Nickel Metal Hydride 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

As a result, the President’s Designee has found that General Motors’ plan is not viable as it is currently structured. For example, of its top 20 profit contributors in 2008, nine were cars. GM is at least one generation behind Toyota on advanced, “green” powertrain development.

Volt 170

Volt Plug-in GM Chrysler 170

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! by RSS or sign up by email. is a Green Options Media Production.

Gas-Electric 66

Gas-Electric Standards Plug Gas 66

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2009

Thanks to the most aggressive economic strategy of any state in the country, Michigan, the global center of automotive research and development, is positioned to lessen the nation's dependence on foreign oil and become the advanced battery capital of the world. Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Earlier post.). LG Chem- Compact Power.

Tax Credit 150

Tax Credit Michigan Li-ion Tax 150

Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 30, 2021

Tesla Motors began production in 2008 with the Roadster, which was essentially an AC Propulsion vehicle with kit-car parts replaced by one-grade-above-kit-car Lotus Elise pieces in the first generation. Now let us look into the one thing that helped Electric vehicles regain popularity and momentum the most.

Li-ion 52

Li-ion Lithium Ion Industrial Industry 52

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Chevrolet Volt may grab most of the headlines, but General Motors has other exciting products ready to enter dealerships in 2010. As the fastest growing segment of the market globally, the mini-car segment represents almost 10 per cent of the total European passenger car market – up from 6.5 and 1.2litres.

Chevrolet 32

Chevrolet General Motors Volt Portugal 32

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2009

Three key General Motors executives involved with the Chevrolet Volt this week held a media briefing on the state of GM’s battery pack strategy for the Chevrolet Volt and its current Gen 1 pack as well as subsequent generations (Gen 2 and Gen 3) of battery packs destined for the underlying Voltec platform. Click to enlarge.

Volt 150

Volt GM Future Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. turbocharged direct injection engine (for North America) helps enable a General Motors-estimated 40 mpg (5.88 diesel already proven in Europe and other global markets. A new, standard 1.4L Cruze stats.

Chevrolet 150

Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Volume 2, with availability planned for December 2013, will include a detailed soot kinetics model with detailed surface kinetics; a global soot (PM) model; updated large n-alkane for improved negative temperature coefficient predictions; and a biofuels sub-mechanism for tetrahydrofuran (THF). Soot pre-cursor PAH mechanisms. Click to enlarge.

Fuel 225

Fuel Design Engine Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

General Motors Corp. Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. The Chevy Cruze, GM’s new global compact car. Under the plan, GM will sell substantially all of its global assets to the New GM. Earlier post.)

GM 150

GM Canada 2009 2010 150

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 26, 2006

At Detroit's auto show, it unveiled a Chinese car that Geely plans to upgrade and sell in the United States in 2008. Judging from the reaction to Geely at the auto show, American automakers may soon be adding the Chinese to their list of global competitors. And if you don't have a car that can deal with that, you're dead."

Oil Prices 100

Oil Prices Detroit Auto Industry Chinese 100