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GM Brazil to Invest R$2B in Expansion and New Line of Chevrolet Small Cars

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In 2005 and 2006, it received investments of about US$480 million, resulting in the launch of the Chevrolet Prism in October 2006 and the expansion of its production capacity to 230,000 vehicles per year. Brazil is one of five major GM global centers of development. Tags: Brazil Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers.

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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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ALMS believes the announcement is the first of its kind in sports addressing the concerns of the global warming, the environment and reducing dependence on foreign fuels and energy sources. The drivers comprising the Green Dream Team represent five distinct voices of varying initiatives in a movement that began in 2006.

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

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After facing some questionable criticism about its manufacturing processes and how green the Toyota Prius really is, the Japanese manufacturer has hit back with a Press release highlighting its environmentally focused manufacturing. It aims to eventually cut this amount down to zero.

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