Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2020

a tech leader in improving propulsion efficiency and reducing emissions in passenger cars and commercial vehicles, announced that the one-millionth vehicle utilizing its award-winning Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) technology ( earlier post ) was produced in November 2020. Tula Technology, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2018

US and global demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been very strong in 2018, with global sales estimated to be up more than 35% year over year in the second quarter and up more than 40% in the first half, according to GM. The extra production coming on line should be enough to help us keep growing global Bolt EV sales, rebuild our U.S.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The build completion is the fastest vehicle program to market in General Motors’ history and comes amid global supply chain delays and shortages. The company also unveiled a new addition to its vehicle lineup, the EV410, a mid-size eLCV designed for smaller, more frequent trips.

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Teslarati

APRIL 6, 2021

GM is planning a large-scale transition to sustainable passenger transportation by delivering at least 1 million EVs globally by 2025. GMC HUMMER EVs were envisioned to be the most capable and compelling electric supertrucks,” GM said.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 5, 2022

company’s transition to a zero-emissions world,” McNeill commented on his LinkedIn. Between 2015 and 2018, he served as Tesla’s President of Global Sales, Marketing, Government Relations, and Delivery & Service. . Earlier this month, GM announced plans to pause the production of the GMC Hummer EV for several weeks.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2012

GM’s landfill-free roster includes more than half of its global manufacturing facilities. Air deflectors on the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks are made with used tires from the automaker’s proving ground. In 2011, GM reduced total waste generated per vehicle by 5% at its global manufacturing facilities.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2016

the developer of a hybrid electric drive retrofit system for commercial and municipal fleets, announced that this month, 25 million road miles will have been collectively driven by globally-recognized brands, municipalities and nonprofits using the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in their service, delivery and passenger fleets.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2022

General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM “This is a key step to deliver on our commitment to achieve carbon neutrality in our global products and operations by 2040 and eliminate tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles in the U.S.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

General Motors has already pushed back production of several key electric models, including the Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra Denali EV. But with GM falling behind in the EV market, is a concept enough at this point? The automaker just lifted the Chevy Blazer EV stop-sale last week after nearly three months due to software issues.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tesla Cybertruck Tesla Cybertruck The top of the pile when it comes to attention, the Cybertruck just about broke the internet when Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen broke two of its windows during the global unveil late in 2019. It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Founded in 2005, GM Powertrain Europe is the center of innovation and development for diesel engines and related electronic control of GM globally and designs propulsion systems for Opel/Vauxhall, Chevrolet, and other GM brands. GM Powertrain Europe Turin represents a strategic asset for GM globally.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While GM is set on selling only zero-emission vehicles by 2035, Global VP of Buick and GMC Duncan Aldred said some franchises might not want to move toward EVs. In September , GM said it would offer Buick dealerships in the U.S. buyouts in an attempt to push stores toward widespread EV adoption.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

Hertz will begin renting eight CNG Honda Civics and two CNG GMC Yukons at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City early next month. As more low emission, fuel efficient vehicles become available for general use we will continue to expand our rental fleet, reflecting our dedication to offering sustainable travel options.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As previously mentioned, this will be GM’s second all-electric truck, following the GMC Hummer EV, which started production in early December and is slated for initial deliveries in Spring 2022. It is important to note that the HongGuang Mini EV starts at a very affordable price point of around $5,000.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2024

vehicle efficiency and emissions standards, generally set in coordination between these different agencies. By the end of that period, in 2026, it’s already been projected that the real-world fleet average will be around 35 mpg, versus today’s fleetwide average of about 29 mpg. 2024 Toyota Prius These fleet rules are one side of U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2010

will introduce HFO-1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant in 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models in the US. lower global warming potential (GWP) than the current refrigerant. On average, R-134a refrigerant has an atmospheric life of more than 13 years, giving it a global warming potential (GWP) of more than 1,400.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

Diesel fuel, for example, has higher energy content per gallon than gasoline, but due to the higher density of diesel, it also releases higher CO 2 -e emissions per gallon combusted. Overall, ASG found the total life-cycle CO 2 -e emissions for the aluminum intensive F-150 (Crew Cab, 2.7L From an economic perspective, the $0.91

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. Both emit 31% less greenhouse gas emissions than their base conventional models due to their use of hybrid drivetrains, each of which costs approximately $4,000. The Prius scored a 9.8

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Baua Electric

APRIL 27, 2024

Although it’s missing the silicon-anode battery chemistry the automaker suggested this model would debut, it’s going to be a serious rival to the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. vehicle share, and about 20% of all cars sold globally. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV made its debut this week.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2009

Fuel Systems Solutions has more than five million bi-fuel systems installed globally with its highest concentration of vehicles in European and Latin American countries. liter Chevrolet G Van and GMC Savana. liter GMC Sierra and Savana. GMC Yukon and Sierra. less than gasoline/diesel per gallon. 2008 and 2009 3.5L

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2010

GM now has 76 landfill-free facilities, achieving a global operations commitment established in 2008 to convert 50% of its 145 plants to landfill-free status by the end of 2010. million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from entering the atmosphere. This year alone, GM has recycled or reused 2.5

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

We have transformed the company that was seen as an autocratic cheat into a global thought leader in clean mobility.” Although it isn’t going thru an emissions scandal, Toyota has basically half-committed to EVs, aiming to go toward hydrogen and hybrid vehicles instead. Toyota really needs the same thing.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2020

The name Factory ZERO reflects the significance of this facility in advancing GM’s zero-crashes, zero-emissions and zero-congestion future. The GMC HUMMER EV pickup and the Cruise Origin, a purpose-built electric, self-driving, shared vehicle, and other GM EVs will be built at Factory ZERO. Out with the old, in with the new.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Focus on fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

previously announced The New GM will: Focus on four core brands in the US—Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC—with fewer nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing support per brand. The Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain, midsize crossovers with highway fuel economy of 32 mpg. The Chevy Cruze, GM’s new global compact car.

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Electra Vehicles

JULY 21, 2021

Over the past decade, governments around the world have begun to implement stricter emissions regulations in an effort to curb Climate Change. transportation emissions in 2019. Similarly, state and city officials are prioritizing emissions guidelines and mandates.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

GMC Sierra EV ute – it shares plenty with the Chevrolet Silverado underneath, so no surprise the GMC version is set to adopt electrification. Hummer – Best known for copping bruises on the battlefields, Hummer has been reignited as an all-electric SUV brand (or sub-brand) with the GMC Hummer EV. Only 25 are planned.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Michael Leiters , who was Ferrari’s chief technology officer (he recently left the company), says there’s no denying that electrification in the car industry is largely being driven by the need to comply with strict emissions regulations, including for carbon dioxide. Lamborghini has been the stubborn holdout among speed merchants.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

They’re currently aren’t enough batteries to meet the global demand for EVs. Automakers with a major presence in Europe are sending the majority of their electric vehicle models to the EU market in order to ensure they meet the emissions mandate requirements, often leaving a minimal volume of EV models to ship to the US.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

The resulting panel saves weight and cost, significantly reduces VOC emissions, and its rapidly renewable natural fiber mat reduces the vehicle’s carbon footprint without sacrificing performance. More than 45 platforms and 20 million vehicles globally have used or currently use this material. Click to enlarge. kg vs. 7.3

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

FedEx to Electrify Entire Parcel Pickup and Delivery Fleet by 2040 – By 2040, the entire FedEx parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet will be zero–emission electric vehicles. For example, by 2025, 50% of FedEx Express global PUD vehicle purchases will be electric, rising to 100% of all purchases by 2030.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

With the combination of requiring all new light-duty vehicles sold in New York State be zero-emission by 2035, investments in electric vehicles charging stations , and state and federal EV rebates, “ you’re going to see that you have no more excuses ” for not buying an EV, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. How much range is enough?

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EV Adoption

MARCH 31, 2021

Kia EV6 will have 282 miles of range and 800V Charging – Kia revealed specifications on Tuesday for its upcoming EV6, its first EV built on the Hyundai Group dedicated platform known as Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Clair, Michigan, that will build complex battery enclosures for the all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV.

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