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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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The company is also aggressively investing in advanced materials, including nano steels, carbon fiber and resistance spot welding for aluminum structures. Among the development efforts to achieve breakthroughs in battery technology, Akerson noted is an effort that could result in a 100-mile range EV or a 200-mile range EV.