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Punch Group acquires GM propulsion engineering center in Turin; global center of excellence for diesel

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Belgium-based Punch Group has acquired GM’s propulsion engineering center in Turin, Italy. The transaction between the two companies includes an engineering services agreement (ESA) to support GM’s global product programs through the end of 2021. —Doug Parks, executive vice president, GM.

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Field trials with genetically modified poplars shows potential for efficient conversion to sugars but with impact on biomass yield

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The results of field trials with genetically modified poplar trees in Belgium and France shows that the wood of the modified poplar trees—down-regulated for cinnamoyl-CoA reductase (CCR), an enzyme in the lignin biosynthetic pathway—improved saccharification yield—i.e., Van Acker et al. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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AR?V eBikes from GM are available for preorder; two models on BikeExchange.com

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GM announced AR?V V eBikes are launching first in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, due to the popularity of lithium-ion battery-powered eBikes in those markets. V eBikes are launching first in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, due to the popularity of lithium-ion battery-powered eBikes in those markets. The name AR?V

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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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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. Other LPG markets will follow, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland and a few other countries. The Chevrolet Spark. Click to enlarge.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

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From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car. Tags: Cars Chevrolet Green cars LPG Latest news general motors Chevrolet Spark Chevrolet Spark LPG Chevrolet Spark release date Chevrolet Volt GM Europe. per cent in 2008 and less than five per cent in 2005.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

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With “above-expected order rates,” Volvo will build the EX30 at its Ghent, Belgium plant (in addition to China) to meet the growing demand in Europe for low-cost EVS. In December, Volvo began deliveries in Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal in one of the most highly anticipated EV rollouts.

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Carmakers are going green but British motorists are not

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Belgium / 148 / 153 / 5. GM / 5 / 153. Country/Average CO2 2008(g/km)/AverageCO2 2007/Rank 2007. Portugal / 138 / 144 / 1. France / 140 / 149 / 4. Italy / 145 / 147 / 2. Denmark / 146 / 160 / 12. Malta / 147 / 148 / 3. Spain / 148 / 153 / 6. Poland / 153 / 154 / 7. Hungary / 153 / 155 / 10. Czech Republic / 154 / 154 / 8.

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