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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. MW, as overall energy consumption dropped during this time period.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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These totals reflect GM’s recently announced plans to build a future small car in the US. GM will launch the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010, expects to have 14 hybrid models in production by 2012, and will have 65% of vehicles alternative-fuel capable by 2014. Earlier post.) viability plan submission.

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Boeing forecasts $4T global market for 33,500 new airplanes over next 20 years; Asia Pacific represents largest market by value

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Boeing projects 11,450 new airplanes flowing to Asia Pacific from 2011–2030; 7,550 to Europe; 7,530 to North America; 2,570 to Latin America; 2,520 to the Middle East; 1,080 to CIS, and 800 to Africa. tons capacity / 80 tonnes) freighters will account for 690 new-build airplanes. Large (more than 88.2 Medium (44.1

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