Charged EVs
MAY 31, 2022
BrightDrop offers a fascinating window into the breadth of GM’s EV plans, though even many people in the auto industry know little about it. Thus, the restructured GM was composed of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac, while the Hummer, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn brands died. The BrightDrop Zevo 600. Photo courtesy of BrightDrop.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JUNE 9, 2010
Smart will be launching a test fleet of 250 electric cars in selected areas, including: Portland, San Jose, Indianapolis, Orlando, and the Washington, D.C. Read more in the article: Smart to Launch Test Fleet of Electric Cars. Smart also is joining a growing group of auto makers betting on electric vehicles. miles per hour.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 13, 2021
A new model provides a fresh start but as an unknown quantity needs heavy promotion to get traction in the crowded auto market. During this same time GM created Saturn , a totally new brand, which arrived in 1990 with its own showrooms, advertising and vehicles. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Create a New Model.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2009
Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Retail sales were down 9% while fleet sales declined 47%. Non-core brand sales declined when compared with June as Pontiac dipped 7%; Saturn was down 21%, and HUMMER and Saab declined 26%.
Plug In Partners
JANUARY 28, 2008
SEC 132 Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program Grants to auto makers, suppliers, component manufacturers to encourage PHEVs, EVs, and advanced diesels. Here are the ones that caught our eye: Quantum's Fisker Joint Venture to Launch the New Fisker. Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. I was able to spend 10 minutes driving a Saturn Aura sedan with an (HCCI) engine system. This is controlled auto ignition.
Plug In Partners
MAY 23, 2007
The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show. The Volt will even make people forget that it was Lutz who gave us the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky. The Volt , provided GM can get the lithium battery right , will go about 40 miles on an electric charge. Good, sexy cars and a great price.
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