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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Shanghai GM recently sold its 4 millionth Chevrolet vehicle. The GM-SAIC joint venture began offering products from GM’s largest global brand in 2005. Chevrolet reached 1 million cumulative sales within five years. It hit 2 million sales in 2012 and 3 million sales in 2013. from 2013 and an all-time record.

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MAY 20, 2014

In 2013, GM reduced the energy-intensity per vehicle manufactured 3.5% MW, according to the company’s just released 2013 sustainability report. tonnes CO 2 e/vehicle in 2013, down 1.1% tonnes CO 2 e/vehicle in 2013, down 1.1% GM also increased renewable energy use in 2013 from 62.3 GM Sustainability Report 2013.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

GM Korea plans to begin production of the battery-electric Chevrolet Spark minicar in 2013; the vehicle will be sold domestically as well as exported, including to the US. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). The Spark EV will feature a 85 kW (114 hp) electric motor.

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MAY 19, 2011

General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, will close for four weeks beginning in June for planned upgrades to prepare for a significant increase in the rate of Volt production, along with assembly of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan.

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

The Chevrolet brand will no longer have a mainstream presence in Western and Eastern Europe, largely due to a challenging business model and the difficult economic situation in Europe, the company said. For Chevrolet, it will allow us to focus our investments where the opportunity for growth is greatest.

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OCTOBER 28, 2013

Chevrolet Spark EV Tech Performance concept. Chevrolet previewed the Spark EV Tech Performance concept, as well as other performance-oriented concepts of the Sonic, Malibu, new Impala, and Cruze Diesel. Chevrolet is bringing a pair of Sonic concepts to SEMA, each packing enhancements for their respective 1.4L Click to enlarge.

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MAY 17, 2012

Australia-based Holden confirmed that the Commodore will return to North America in late 2013 as the new Chevrolet SS performance sedan. GM Holden’s Executive Director of Engineering Greg Tyus, said Chevrolet and its customers would benefit from Holden’s proven expertise in developing and manufacturing rear wheel drive vehicles.

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JUNE 22, 2012

The General Motors Tonawanda Engine plant has begun production of the technology that will go into the next-generation Ecotec 4-cylinder engines (2.5L turbo) that will power the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2013 Cadillac ATS. engines found in the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups and the Ecotec 2.4L (4-cyl.)

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Yesterday, Automotive News (subscription required) reported the news that the Detroit Hamtramck facility, where the 2013 Chevrolet Volt is made, is to pause production of the plug-in hybrid for four weeks.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Global electric vehicle production forecast for 2014. Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 11, 2011

GreenCarReports cites an unnamed source at GM who says that the Cadillac Converj luxury plug-in coupe ( earlier post ) is now back in the GM product plan. The extended range electric vehicle, introduced as a concept at the Detroit auto show in January 2009, was said to be slated for production ( earlier post ).

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APRIL 25, 2021

It’s rare when consumer karma actually works out for any buyer of any product made today, but then again, your friendly neighborhood Greenius is not your usual consumer. Debra and I finally got our first electric car, A 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, a joint production with Tesla, in January of 2013. Let me tell you about it.

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APRIL 19, 2011

The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China—two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. Product highlights for North American models include a new 2.5L 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ.

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MAY 6, 2013

(LGCMI) is targeting the launch of commercial production of automotive lithium-ion battery cells in July, 2013 at its Holland, Michigan facility once it has successfully completed the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and gained customer approval. Earlier post.). Currently, LG Chem, Ltd.

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AUGUST 17, 2011

GM engineers have removed more than 60 counts—a count is 0.001 coefficient of drag—of wind drag from the 2013 Malibu as a result of the new Malibu’s shape and fine-tuning of the car’s exterior design. Malibu production in the United States is scheduled to begin in early 2012 with the ECO model.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

GM has started production of its two new bi-fuel options in the pickup truck market. The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel models are able to run on either regular gasoline, or compressed natural gas (CNG).

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

The second was in Xining in July, in which Chevrolet Captiva SUV owners drove nearly 74 kilometers. It was created to demonstrate how GM is addressing demand for high fuel efficiency through the products it builds and sells across China. The average fuel consumption of the 10 Encores was 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers (44.4

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AUGUST 27, 2015

liter engine, currently used in the Chevrolet Volt, Cruze and Sonic. liter engine production this week and begin production of the new Ecotec small gasoline engine—announced for the next gen Cruze and Volt—by year’s end. Once production of the 1.4-liter Once production of the 1.4-liter

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

General Motors will invest $450 million between 2013 and 2015 to expand its Rosario Automotive Complex to build an all-new global Chevrolet vehicle, Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson said Wednesday. —Isela Costantini.

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APRIL 6, 2022

The companies are working together to enable global production of millions of EVs starting in 2027, including compact crossover vehicles, leveraging the two companies’ technology, design and sourcing strategies. —Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), signed a non-exclusive installation partnership and distribution agreement with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP), one of the top commercial vehicle upfitters. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

US brand Chevrolet is to debut a electric version of the Spark supermini at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. Planned for launch in its native US in 2013, GM is holding onto much of the details until the production-ready model debuts at the show. All we know is that the Spark EV [.].

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JUNE 1, 2010

Catharines facility also recently announced a $235 million investment to support next generation engine production beginning in 2013. The plant will supply transmissions to both the CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll and the Oshawa Assembly Plant for the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and Buick Regal.

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JUNE 12, 2023

builds the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. billion at production websites in Indiana since 2013, in addition to greater than $31.6 production and portions distribution footprint. billion at production websites in Indiana since 2013, in addition to greater than $31.6 billion throughout its U.S.

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Just that little bit meaner than any other production truck, as it turns out--if Via Motors' XTRUX electric truck is anything to go by. Loosely based on the Chevrolet Silverado, continuing the GM theme to. What does an 800 horsepower electric truck look like?

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The ELR is the production version of Cadillac’s Converj, a concept vehicle revealed at the North American International Auto Show in 2009. Production is scheduled to begin in late 2013. Detroit-Hamtramck is home to the Chevrolet Volt, Opel Ampera, and Holden Volt extended-range electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 7, 2015

from the previous high of 3,160,377 vehicles sold in 2013. Chevrolet likewise set a record for domestic sales, as demand increased 10.0% from 2013 to 717,007 units. from 2013 to a record 73,500 units. from 2013 and a new high for the brand. GM’s sales were up 12.0% to 265,993 units. to 125,547 units.

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MARCH 17, 2014

As a result of new CEO Mary Barra’s request for a comprehensive internal safety review following the ignition switch recall, General Motors announced three separate recalls involving US production and sales of approximately: 303,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana from the 2009-2014 model years with gross vehicle weight under 10,000 pounds.

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MAY 16, 2013

I''ve been leasing a 2011 Chevrolet Volt for almost two years now. And about three months ago, I took delivery of a 2013 Tesla Model S, the 60-kWh version. So I''ve gotten an extended first-hand look at arguably the two most technically advanced production cars in the U.S.--and and the two best-selling plug-ins so far in 2013.

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MAY 14, 2013

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet vehicles ( earlier post ), has an agreement with The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, a commercial vehicle equipment provider in North America, for the installation and distribution of its products. XL Hybrids, Inc., Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

In a new research brief , Pike Research forecasts that wireless charging equipment for light duty plug-in vehicle sales will grow by a CAGR of 91% from 2013 to 2020, as wireless systems move from a retrofit technology to an integrated part of new EVs, reaching annual sales of 283,000 units in 2020. million by 2020.

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APRIL 24, 2023

Chevrolet’s redesigned Colorado has just spawned a ZR2 off-road model for 2023, but come the 2024 model year there will be a more capable ZR2 Bison grade. This is the company that bought the remains of Saab after its 2011 bankruptcy, and briefly restarted Saab production in Sweden in 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

—Doug Parks, GM vice president, global product programs. For example, updates were made to the battery system in 2013 Chevrolet Volt that added three miles of EV range. Teams will validate and test updates to existing chemistries and system designs to make the most of performance and reduce cost.

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MAY 6, 2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist is standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L 1 April 2013.

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AUGUST 27, 2016

The plastic is washed, flaked and turned into fleece to make three products: Chevrolet Equinox V-6 engine covers; insulation for The Empowerment Plan coats for the homeless; and air filters for 10 GM plants. The GM Foundation also supports The Empowerment Plan, providing it with $220,000 since 2013. An estimated 1.2

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

from January 2013, the previous record month. SAIC-GM-Wuling sold 172,852 vehicles, as domestic demand for its products increased 13.9% SAIC-GM-Wuling sold 172,852 vehicles, as domestic demand for its products increased 13.9% Demand in China for FAW-GM’s products dropped 26.1% year on year. on an annual basis.

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APRIL 21, 2013

General Motors discussed its future plans in China during a press conference in conjunction with the start of Auto Shanghai 2013. GM currently offers five SUVs in China: the Buick Encore and Enclave, Cadillac SRX and Escalade, and Chevrolet Captiva. We expect industry sales to grow another 7-8 percent in 2013. —Bob Socia.

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