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

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Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s energy management and renewable energy programs have helped reduce carbon intensity of manufacturing by 5.3% Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88 Earlier post.). MWh per vehicle, down from 2.47 MWh/vehicle.

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First production Detroit SP:01 EV rolls off assembly line

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The lightweight SP:01, which goes on sale in Asia and Europe over the coming weeks, combines a carbon fiber body with an aluminum chassis. The new SP:01 is destined for one of Detroit Electric’s export markets to be delivered to the EV company’s first customer.

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