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Successful run across the US on 37.6 gallons of 100% NEXBTL renewable diesel; 66.7 mpg w/ average speed 67.7 mph

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The 2,507-mile (4,035 km) journey, which began in Jacksonville, Florida, and finished successfully in Santa Monica, California, took a total driving time of 37 hours 2 minutes (thus average speed = 67.7 The trip was made with CLP-engineered and developed Superlite Coupe (SLC) racecar powered by a custom Volkswagen 1.9-liter

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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Livonia Engine, Mich. Jacksonville, Fla. court filings or court-supervised process, and these filings have no direct legal impact on GM’s plans and operations outside the US. Cravath, Swaine, & Moore LLP is providing legal advice to the GM Board of Directors. Close: Jul 2009. Grand Rapids, Mich. Close: Jun 2009*.

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