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GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

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General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100% renewable energy—such as wind, sun and landfill gas—by 2050. Establishing a 100 percent renewable energy goal helps us better serve society by reducing environmental impact. Tata Motors.

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GM installs Tracking Solar Tree charging canopy in Warren

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General Motors is introducing a solar charging canopy that moves with the sun. The Tracking Solar Tree, built by Envision Solar , features a hybrid multi-axis tracking design which enables the entire canopy to track the sun, increasing renewable energy production by about 25%. Chevy Volts beneath the Solar Tree.

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GM adds 3 acres of solar arrays in Michigan

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General Motors is increasing its renewable energy use with 3 acres of new solar arrays at two Michigan facilities. The new installations bring GM closer to reaching its goal to increase renewable energy use globally to 125 MW by 2020. —Rob Threlkeld, GM global renewable energy manager.

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Tesla and GM sign on to use supply chain emissions database

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Tesla, General Motors (GM) and others have signed an agreement to use a database tracking greenhouse gas emissions, with this year’s report having been shared by U.S. Being a company that manufactures electric vehicles (EVs) and other renewable energy products, Tesla has been a strong proponent of strict emissions rules.

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

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In addition to developing its fuel cell technology, since 2013, Honda has been collaborating with General Motors to develop fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage technology. ” FCEV Technology The FCEV technology uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity that powers an electric motor.

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GM to introduce CNG-gasoline bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala in US next summer

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General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced today. our drive to get more from existing energy sources and renewables. 2015 Chevrolet CNG-Capable, Bi-Fuel Impala. Click to enlarge.

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Advanced furoate esters biofuel company xF Technologies appoints Tom Stephens to board

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developer of a family of low cost, renewable furoate esters (xF) for use as oxygenating blend components (5%-20%) in both gasoline and diesel fuels, as well as heating oil and other specialty applications, has appointed former GM Vice Chairman and Chief Technology Officer Tom Stephens as an independent director of the Company, effective immediately.

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