Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2021

Honda and GM are jointly developing two large-sized EV models using GM’s Ultium batteries. In the area of mobility services (MaaS), Honda aims to introduce the Cruise Origin, an electric self-driving vehicle Honda is currently developing jointly with GM and Cruise, in the Japanese MaaS market in the mid-2020s.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2021

GM plans to become carbon-neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and has committed to setting science-based targets to achieve carbon neutrality. The use of GM’s products accounts for 75% of carbon emissions related to this commitment. Renewable Energy. Electrification. Carbon Offsets and Credits.

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General Motors Carbon Emissions GM 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2016

The Naval Research Laboratory recently concluded an evaluation of a prototype UUV equipped with a GM fuel cell at the heart of the vehicle powertrain. Fuel cell vehicles can operate on renewable hydrogen from sources such as wind and biomass stored for later use. Once converted to electricity, water vapor is the only emission.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

The future of electric vehicle charging will be a marriage of renewable energy and battery storage as we look to address the intermittency of renewable solar and wind power. This project supports GM’s goal of using all factors of the charging equation: electric vehicles, solar power, and battery storage.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2011

The Clean Energy Patent Growth Index tracks the granting of US patents in solar, wind, hybrid/electric vehicles, fuel cells, hydroelectric, tidal/wave, geothermal, biomass/biofuels and clean, renewable energy. GM’s 135 patents represent nearly 14% of the total 1,881 received by 700 entities.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

That’s why we’re joining forces with ABB to find ways to enable the Volt batteries to provide environmental benefits that stretch far beyond the highway —Micky Bly, GM Executive Director of Electrical Systems, Hybrids, Electric Vehicles and Batteries. —Bazmi Husain, head of ABB’s smart grids initiative.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2010

and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the joint development of renewable energy and electric vehicles. A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L Raser Technologies, Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2015

GM is using five used battery packs from Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric cars to help power the new General Motors Enterprise Data Center at the Milford Proving Ground. Together, these renewable sources generate approximately 100 MWh of energy annually, roughly equivalent to the energy used by 12 average households.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

GM estimates its new carbon-reduction goal equates to the emissions in 2011 from driving the 1.9 The initiative is based on projects that promote energy savings, renewable energy, responsible use of natural resources and conservation in communities across the United States. —Dan Akerson, GM CEO.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

No other power technology can offer the high reliability, unlimited scalability, and renewable energy benefits without costly utility dependency like the fuel cell can. —Bill Mannel, VP & GM HPC and AI, HPE. The partners thereby mitigate the intermittency and variability of renewable sources.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

We Must Destroy GM In Order To Save GM. I’m afraid the time has come to pull the plug on GM’s life support so we can plug into a whole new kind of Motors much better than General. And I’m talking about killing GM the way GM killed the electric car. The brain of GM will never feel it.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2010

The plan builds on a May 2010 memorandum of understanding between TGC, one of Hawaii’s major utilities, and GM. —Charles Freese, executive director of GM Fuel Cell Activities. TGC today produces enough hydrogen to power up to 10,000 fuel cell vehicles and has the capacity to produce much more hydrogen.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Pretty much everyone loves renewable energy. The problem is that wind usually blows at night--often sporadically, at that--and solar power is unpredictable. GM said today that it would work with ABB Group to develop and implement pilot projects that would test. Suppose the secret to harnessing their potential was.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

Participants included Hyundai, GM, Honda, Toyota, Linde and Air Liquide. In the past few years 8 automakers made announcements about fuel cell electric vehicle development, many of them in conjunction with partnerships: BMW-Toyota, GM-Honda, Hyundai and Daimler-Ford-Nissan. This is planned to increase in the future. Earlier post.)

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Charged EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

Aqua Metals has pioneered a new electro-hydrometallurgy process that uses renewable electricity and recycles the chemicals used. We take that black mass as the input to our process, which is then powered by 100% renewable, carbon-free energy. We use renewable electricity to plate high-purity metals, which is much more efficient.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

GM has been working with companies such as TimberRock Energy Solutions, Inc. Phase II of the project expanded the use of this network to schedule charge times based on the needs of the driver and preferred rate structures, including the use of renewable energy sources for charging. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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EPRI Grid Plug-in Electric Vehicles 334

Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

Aqua Metals has pioneered a new electro-hydrometallurgy process that uses renewable electricity and recycles the chemicals used. We take that black mass as the input to our process, which is then powered by 100% renewable, carbon-free energy. We use renewable electricity to plate high-purity metals, which is much more efficient.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 6, 2006

The young man who rang my doorbell for Environment California this evening should have been more than a naive enthusiast for wind and solar and more efficient cars. He could have been an advocate for creating that renewable power and putting it into cars. The end game is the cleanest, most renewable power possible for everything.

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San Francisco GM Renewable Detroit 100

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

HRL Laboratories and its partners GM, Va Polytech, ORNL, Teledyne will receive $5,058,803 to develop efficient, compact, and low-cost battery chargers for electric cars. Grid energy storage will be needed to enable the widespread use of two key renewable energy sources: wind and solar power. and Case Western Reserve University.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 4, 2006

The article dissects the myth of clean, renewable hydrogen, and vividly explains the difficulty of storage. Advertizing images display the Hydrogen 7 against a backdrop of wind turbines and solar panels. Similar to GM's plans for its hydrogen fuel cell Chevrolet, BMW plans to roll out 100 cars, lease only (sound familiar?),

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 31, 2008

One week earlier, former Vice President Al Gore issued his well-received challenge to make the American grid 100% renewable in ten years. Representatives of GM stoked the clamor for the Volt, and a Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid sat on the show floor.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. GM waxed hot and cold on the EV1. As high officials of CalEPA and CARB got wind of Chu’s analysis of H2 and FCVs, they reportedly went to DC and lobbied furiously if unsuccessfully to pull him back.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

GM and ABB partnered to produce a prototype back-up power storage unit that repackages five used Volt batteries into a modular unit that becomes an uninterruptible power supply and grid power balancing system. GM’s battery development extends throughout the entire life of the battery, including secondary use. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Second-life batteries present an ideal solution to the renewable-energy sector, allowing energy to be stored for later use. Leveling of energy from both photovoltaic solar and wind power. Recycle : Implement end-of-life recycling to salvage raw materials.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the trial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. The power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors provided excellent rear visibility and were quiet going through the wind. A bed extender. Photos by John Faulkner and GMC. [

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 11, 2008

for years, if ever, it would be the first plug-in to be commercially available—allowing BYD to steal a march on General Motors ( GM ), which is expecting to launch the Chevrolet Volt in 2010. But the real win is to plug these cars into renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Although the car won't reach the U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

coefficient of drag (C d ) to aid slipping through the wind. This is one area where GM has been an industry leader, and after the five-year basic plan expires, it is well worth renewing for the peace of mind for you and your passenger. The scoops on the front, sides and rear are functional.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 90

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

Those wishing to participate will be able to tie into the multi-site webchat from Green Car Congress tomorrow, as well as directly on GM’s FastLane Blog , the EV World site, or the GM-Volt site. GM is focused on the first two pillars: leading plug-in technology vehicles and the enabling technologies. Tony Posawatz.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

These should diminish as more and more of the grid uses power from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, and as the manufacturers themselves use green energy—some, including GM, already do. Any emissions for an EV come not from a tailpipe but from manufacturing, transportation and how the electricity to move it is produced.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

This is one area where GM is the industry leader and, after the trial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. The power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, that provided excellent rear visibility, were quiet going through the wind. Bold, Mature Design. An impressive presence.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 22, 2024

Lacking paddle shifters to keep the 6-speed automatic held in a lower gear to wind out the torque, it is obvious Buick is not marketing the Envista as a sporty SUV. Overall, the handling and ride were well-balanced with negligible wind noise. This is one area where GM is an industry leader.

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Buick SUV MPG Miles 58

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Cornell Tweet This Post Tags: BMW , electric vehicles , Fiat , Ford , General Motors , plug-in , Toyota , Volkswagen You might also like: 9 Electric Cars 100 Years Old or More The Chinese BYD F3DM, First Mass Produced Electric Car, Fails with Consumers GM Ditches Volt for Geo Metro Hybrid? About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

ultra You might also like: Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles 9 Electric Cars 100 Years Old or More The Chinese BYD F3DM, First Mass Produced Electric Car, Fails with Consumers GM Ditches Volt for Geo Metro Hybrid? What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. other better transmission systems will be a lark!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Alternatives that would reduce pollution include nuclear energy and renewable sources, such as wind and solar power. As TVA and other utilities "move toward generation that is less carbon-intensive, we can bring that carbon footprint down," Hoagland said. Will TVA be ready when a glut of electric cars finally hits U.S. 16,000 miles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

’s vice chairman of product development, Robert Lutz, reportedly told Volt enthusiasts at the Web site GM-Volt.com. “We April 17, 2009 11:38 am Link Goodbye GM. Why pay $40K for a GM volt… which will look nothing more than a Malibu anyway and only get 40 miles before the gasoline engine kicks in. — Goodbye 2.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

We preferred sport mode when (a) driving for fund on windings roads and (b) overtaking on two-lane roads. Paint with renewable ingredients extracted from soybean oil is used to achieve lustrous metallic colors on key components. When choosing ECO mode, the TFT-information cluster simulates the classic speedometer needle. Transmission.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In New Zealand’s fight against climate change, e-mobility is a low-hanging fruit, especially given our supply of renewable energy. . As we renew the fleet, we also have the opportunity to think more carefully about safety, and the sort of vehicles we import into New Zealand. We also don’t need to ‘reinvent the wheel’. For example: .

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