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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

Plug In Partners

I f there is any doubt that GM is serious about PHEVs, here is one more story that indicates that they are indeed very serious. GM Could Reportedly Produce 60,000 Plug-in Hybrids in 2010 Source: GreenBiz.com by Jeff Green at Bloomberg OAKLAND, Calif., 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. Is the Plug In Car in your future ?

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Volt for Real?

Plug In Partners

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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The Plug In Scooter

Plug In Partners

Meanwhile GM is actively moving forward on the Volt. Piaggio launches hybrid scooter 02 Aug 2007 Italian manufacturer Piaggio , the maker of Vespa , has launched an environmentally friendly hybrid scooter by mechanically and electronically linking a traditional combustion engine with an electric motor. Join Plug In Partners today.

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GM Unveils EN-V Concepts for Future Urban Mobility

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GM and its strategic partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. prototype that was developed by GM and Segway and which made its debut in April 2009. The concepts will be showcased from 1 May through 31 October at the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. The Jiao EN-V model. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Ford Edge Follows

Plug In Partners

E arlier this month, the announcement of the GM Volt eclipsed another important announcement at the Detroit show. Ford to unveil plug-in fuel cell hybrid By Ken Thomas, Associated Press January 22, 2007 WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Co. is joining the list of automakers working on a plug-in hybrid -- with a twist.

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October '06 - CARB Takes Testimony on Electrics; LA Takes Action on RAV4 EVs

Plugs and Cars

This three day event was convened to present information to CARB staff as it considers options for the ZEV mandate in 2007. GM announced its intention to “place” 100 FCVs with fleets and consumers over the next few years. What seems indisputable after three days is that hydrogen and fuel cells remain far from ready for prime time.