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GM adds 3 acres of solar arrays in Michigan

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After the projects are complete this fall, GM will house more than 38 MW of solar power at 13 facilities around the world and more than 60 MW of renewable energy globally when combined with its landfill gas and biomass energy use. Ever since our first solar array in 2006, GM has realized the benefits of renewable energy.

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GM recalling certain eAssist models; up to 42,904 vehicles potentially affected by GCM issue

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General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist is standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L Earlier post.)

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Reports: GM to offer all-electric city car in US

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The Detroit News reported that GM will announce on Wednesday it will introduce a full battery-electric city car in the US. It is an conversion of the upcoming 2013 Chevrolet Spark/Beat minicar. GM is holding a press conference on Wednesday in conjunction with Chevrolet’s upcoming centennial. Earlier post.).

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GM outlines plans for China with 17 launches this year; developing advanced propulsion and electrification tech in China

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General Motors discussed its future plans in China during a press conference in conjunction with the start of Auto Shanghai 2013. GM is also in the process of bringing Cadillac’s entire global portfolio to China, adding one locally produced model per year through 2016. —Gary Smyth. million units. —Bob Socia.

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Next Chevy Volt $10,000 Cheaper To Build, Profitable For GM?

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The latest comes from GM CEO Dan Akerson, who told the audience at Fortune''s Brainstorm Green conference Tuesday that the next Volt would cost "$7,000 to $10,000" less than today''s model. The 2013 Chevy Volt carries a base price of.'

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FCA approving use of E15 in MY 2016 vehicles

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The decision means that FCA joins General Motors and Ford in covering E15 in its warranty statements; GM started covering E15 with its MY 2012 vehicles, while Ford joined a year later with its MY 2013 vehicles. FCA’s decision to join GM and Ford provides clear evidence that the tide on E15 has turned.

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. GM, said Akerson, is doing a much better job optimizing mass efficiency. Clean diesel.