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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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General Motors Corporation. Bristol, TN Columbus, GA. General Motors Corporation. Construction of US manufacturing capabilities to produce the second-generation GM global rear-wheel electric drive system. Louis, MO; Deployment: 11 partner fleets. Demonstrate a fleet of 378 trucks and shuttle buses.

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ARPA-E awards $32M to 10 new projects to improve connected and automated vehicle efficiency

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General Motors. Vehicle demonstration will leverage the Smart City infrastructure in Columbus. Large delivery fleet operators already use extensive data analytics to assign routes for minimizing energy consumption. NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. The Pennsylvania State University.

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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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General Motors Corp. Columbus, Ohio Close: 31 Dec 2009. GM also reaffirmed its commitment to improve the fuel efficiency of its vehicle fleet, meet or exceed new federal fuel economy and emissions regulations, and push ahead with advanced propulsion technology. Closed: May 2009*. Boston, Mass. Close: 31 Dec 2009.

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