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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. Vice President Al Gore at the COP28 climate conference this weekend. In 2021, Tesla urged a U.S.

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GM and ABB to Develop Projects for Re-Use of Volt Battery Packs

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Bly announced the partnership Tuesday at the EV Battery Tech conference in Troy, Michigan. Future smart grids will incorporate a larger proportion of renewable energy sources and will need to supply a vast e-mobility infrastructure—both of which require a wide range of energy storage solutions.

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GM first automaker to sign Ceres’ Climate Declaration

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General Motors is the first automaker among 40 major US companies to sign a “ Climate Declaration ,” collectively asserting that responding to climate change is good business. GM’s participation was announced today at the Ceres Conference in San Francisco.

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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. It starts with renewable energy and using water electrolysis technology, electricity produced by using renewable energy sources is converted into green hydrogen.

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DOE announces EcoCAR 2; focus on electric drive technology

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Established by the DOE and General Motors, EcoCAR 2 is a three-year competition that. EcoCAR teams will utilize a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu donated by General Motors as the integration platform for their advanced vehicle design. builds upon a 23-year history of DOE Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC).

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GM confirms commitment to biofuels

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Well, General Motors remains adamant that the best near-term solution is biofuels. Speaking at a keynote presentation at the Renewable Fuel Association’s 15th Annual National Ethanol Conference, GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens outlined the company’s commitment to biofuels. He acknowledged that electricity [.].

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