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OCTOBER 28, 2011

More than 850,000 Wuling Rong Guangs have been sold since the model’s launch in 2008, making it the fastest-growing vehicle nameplate in China. all our facilities, this plant stands out as a global GM benchmark for low-cost manufacturing, throughput and innovation. —GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Chevrolet Spark. GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. The mini-car (A car) segment is the fastest growing area of the new car market globally. in 2008 and less than 5% in 2005.

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JUNE 4, 2009

Fuel Systems Solutions has more than five million bi-fuel systems installed globally with its highest concentration of vehicles in European and Latin American countries. 2008 and 2009 3.5L Chevrolet Impala. liter Chevrolet G Van and GMC Savana. liter Chevrolet Silverado, Express, and G Van. GMC Yukon and Sierra.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

GM now has 76 landfill-free facilities, achieving a global operations commitment established in 2008 to convert 50% of its 145 plants to landfill-free status by the end of 2010. The resulting insight helped form a process that enables facilities to replicate best practices globally. GM has generated more than $2.5

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Chevrolet Volt may grab most of the headlines, but General Motors has other exciting products ready to enter dealerships in 2010. From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car. per cent in 2008 and less than five per cent in 2005. So what does the Spark have to offer?

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Global rating agency Fitch Ratings expects the financial profiles of US automakers and parts suppliers to remain resilient in a downside scenario characterized by sluggish global economic growth and weaker-than-expected North American light-duty vehicle demand. Continued global. to be seen throughout the US auto sector.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. The first conversion of the partnership is already underway, a MY 2002 CNG Chevrolet HD 2500 provided by Denver International Airport. Genesis of HHS.

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APRIL 27, 2009

Significant changes in the viability plan from the February 2009 version include: A focus on four core brands in the US—Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC—with fewer nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing support per brand. The number of dealers will drop to 3,605 by end of 2010 from 6,246 in 2008—a 42% reduction.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

In a post on GM’s FastLane blog, Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said that the company will apply plug-in hybrid technology to one of the four core brands remaining after the restructuring: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. of Energy (DOE) and nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. million units globally) for viability planning purposes. In the US, GM will focus on its core brands; Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof. To bring propulsion solutions to market that will economically transport people and goods, while making a serious and practical impact on global warming, is an exciting and challenging opportunity that I look forward to helping advance. Don Runkle.

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JANUARY 1, 2011

In the US hybrids fell from about 3% of total sales in 2008-09 to 2.2% Developments that were negative for global gasoline demand included : Rapidly falling lithium-ion battery prices, and steepening expected cost reduction curves for both batteries and electric drive components. He also believes that sub-1.6L Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 21, 2009

Three key General Motors executives involved with the Chevrolet Volt this week held a media briefing on the state of GM’s battery pack strategy for the Chevrolet Volt and its current Gen 1 pack as well as subsequent generations (Gen 2 and Gen 3) of battery packs destined for the underlying Voltec platform. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

The Chevrolet Beat. GM India launched the Chevrolet Beat, the next offering from the 300 series after the Cruze, at a ceremony in India presided over by its President & Managing Director, Karl Slym. Click to enlarge. mpg US, 5.4 L/100km), with peak power of 80.5 PS (79 hp, 59 kW). The Beat in India comes in three trim levels of 1.2,

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Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 23, 2008

General Motors has said it might use foreign-produced batteries in the Chevrolet Volt, the plug-in scheduled for production in 2010. The alliance includes battery giant Johnson Controls and smaller players in the field such as ActaCell, Altair Nanotechnologies and Dontech Global. LA Times, December 20, 2008.

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JUNE 10, 2009

The Global Battery Systems Lab has been opened on its Technical Centre campus in Warren, MI, and is set to lead GM’s global advanced battery engineering resources as well as the introduction of electrically driven vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt.

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JUNE 25, 2015

Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Cruze—larger, lighter, and more efficient than its predecessor. The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. Chevrolet will add a new clean diesel engine to the US lineup in 2017, featuring a B20-capable 1.6L

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JUNE 1, 2009

. * previously announced The New GM will: Focus on four core brands in the US—Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC—with fewer nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing support per brand. Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2008

GM Finally Unveils Production Chevy Volt Popular Mechanics By Larry Webster September 16, 2008 After 100 years of making cars, it's party time at the General's house. So all of the mechanical bits fit in a conventional engine bay, and structurally the Volt is the same as any car based on GM’s new Global Small-Car Architecture.

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Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2009

For example, in 2008, it was rumoured that Toyota would build an entire brand around the Prius. In addition, General Motors’ nearest thing to a green brand - Saturn, the brand under which it put out its first hybrids - is falling victim to the company’s restructuring following the global economic crisis.

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MAY 16, 2009

Using 2008 estimates from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) as well as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Tate and Savagian note that global primary energy use is projected to rise by 50% over the next 22 years, with worldwide vehicle population increasing by 60% over the same period of time.

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MAY 20, 2008

by ’10 By BILL VLASIC Published: May 13, 2008 DETROIT — The Nissan Motor Company plans to sell an electric car in the United States and Japan by 2010, raising the stakes in the race to develop environmentally friendly vehicles. Nissan also expects to sell a lineup of electric vehicles globally by 2012.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The 2007 flex-fuel Chevrolet Impala utilized in midlevel blends testing revealed a 15% increase in fuel efficiency using the Highway Fuel Economy Test (HWFET) for E20 in comparison with unleaded regular gasoline. Rapid expansion of the ethanol industry is creating global supply/demand issues. Conclusion. Brewster, S.C.,

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JANUARY 4, 2010

percentage points from the end of 2008. Chevrolet sales in China likewise experienced strong growth, with 332,774 units sold—an increase of 67.1% The Cruze, GM’s new global compact car, posted sales of 92,190 units despite being on the market only nine months. liter engine in the Chevrolet Spark and ECOTEC 1.6-liter

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. —Mary Barra. —Larry Nitz.

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JULY 1, 2009

from the first six months of 2008. It was a first half record for both GM China and global automakers in China. from the first half of 2008. Demand for the Wuling Rong Guang premium minivan, which was launched a year ago, nearly topped 100,000 units, while sales of SAIC-GM-Wuling’s Chevrolet Spark mini-car rose 60.0%

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which is expected to sell for $40,000 when it goes on sales in the U.S. Gasgoo.com | ?? | Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co. in late 2010.

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JULY 10, 2009

Created from the old GM’s strongest operations in an asset sale approved by the Federal bankruptcy court on 5 July ( earlier post ), the new GM is built on four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. The four brands will offer a total of 34 nameplates by 2010, compared to old GM’s total of 48 in 2008 and 63 in 2004.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Chevrolet Bolt EUV – SUV version of Bolt hatchback on sale in America but unlikely in Australia. Chevrolet Silverado EV – with up to 650km range the all-electric version of one of America’s most popular pick-up has brains and brawn. Chevrolet Silverado EV will have an EV range of up to 650km.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Other Delphi products highlighted in the SPE awards included: A plastic post-isolation for automotive HVAC blower motor on the Chevrolet Camaro that was a grand prize finalist and category winner in the Body Interior category. More than 45 platforms and 20 million vehicles globally have used or currently use this material. kg vs. 7.3

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Plugs and Cars

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

GM’s centennial celebration in mid-September saw the unveiling of the production version of the Chevrolet Volt, still scheduled for appearance in showrooms in November 2010. But we find ourselves in 2008. The good news about electricity as a transportation fuel for cars is finally breaking through to the mainstream.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Lutz is a man given to hyperbole — called global warming "a crock of shit" — but in this case, hes right. We are facing a big problem with global warming. Chevrolet Vapor" sounds more fitting. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Posted by: Driver | Apr 14, 2009 2:07:54 PM Driver, thats a bunch of BS.

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