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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

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That car was the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line, and I managed to find one in a Denver-area car graveyard recently. If we look at the fine print, GM actually introduced a sort-of-a-hybrid vehicle as a 2004 model , though the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid/GMC Sierra Hybrid didn't have regenerative braking.

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SK invests in Fulcrum BioEnergy to accelerate production of low-carbon fuel from waste

Green Car Congress

Fulcrum’s first MSW-to-fuels facility, Sierra BioFuels, located near Reno, Nev. in 2007, Fulcrum has developed a proprietary thermochemical process to convert the organic materials found in MSW to low-carbon drop-in fuels, which can be distributed in the same pipelines as traditional petroleum products. Founded in Pleasanton, Calif.,

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GM: Q2 gross sales up 19% on industrial, SUV positive factors

Baua Electric

Day to moment, GM stated it has completed its best industrial gross sales since 2007. GM stated its retail gross sales rose 15 % time over time, time gross sales via GM Envolve, a newly created unit that mixes fleet and its BrightDrop logo of electrical supply trucks, jumped 34 %. Complete-size SUV gross sales soared 42 % within the quarter.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley. Showing Sierra Club bigwig, Evan Gillespie how much cargo room our car has. I sang the praises of the car and how GM stood behind it. I pushed my friends to get one.

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CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

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IMPCO’s bi-fuel system is a certified engine conversion for the following vehicles: 2007 5.4L liter GMC Sierra and Savana. GMC Yukon and Sierra. 2008 and 2009 3.5L Chevrolet Impala. liter Chevrolet G Van and GMC Savana. liter Chevrolet Silverado, Express, and G Van. Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe.

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NHTSA issues safety advisory on preventing undercarriage corrosion to prevent brake-line failures; closes GM investigation

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NHTSA’s investigation stemmed from a vehicle owner’s petition in 2010, and covered about 6 million model year 1999-2003 GM Sierra, Silverado, Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon vehicles. Address severe corrosion, marked by flaking or scaling of the metal brake pipes, by having the full assembly replaced.

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52% of GM facilities worldwide are landfill-free

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Plastic caps and shipping aids from the Fort Wayne facility are converted into radiator shrouds for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups built at the plant. billion in revenue since 2007 through its various recycling activities. In addition to the environmental benefits, recycling provides a strong business case.

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