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MAY 11, 2010

TGC plans to tap into its 1,000-mile utility pipeline system at key locations to separate the hydrogen from the stream through Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology for use by local fueling stations for fuel cell vehicles. The Hawaii infrastructure could eventually support tens of thousands of fuel cell vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2010

GM’ new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. and its fuel system compatible with B20, GM upgraded some seals and gasket materials to withstand the ester content of biodiesel and included an upgraded fuel filter that includes a coalescing element. Tags: Brief.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

GM announced an additional $20-million investment in its Bay City, Mich. The Ecotec is GM’s highest volume, most-advanced four-cylinder engine program and powers products such as the Chevrolet Malibu and Equinox, the Buick LaCrosse and new Regal, and the GMC Terrain. Tags: Brief. million this year.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

GM 2 nd Gen BAS. Tags: Diesel Emissions Engines. liter diesel 95 hp Euro 5 engine with manual transmission. Operating voltage. 15 kW peak. 65N·m. Engine-motor coupling ratio. Battery capacity. Engine operation at the dynamic test bed was performed on a 1.3-liter liter diesel as well as a 1.9 liter Euro 4 diesel.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Shanghai GM today introduced the Chevrolet New Sail sedan, the first passenger car created in China by a Sino-foreign joint venture. The new small car was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), both GM-SAIC joint ventures. seconds, and has fuel consumption under 5.9

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

The energy storage density of liquid fuels far exceeds that of batteries and hydrogen. Source: GM. In a keynote presentation at the Renewable Fuel Association’s 15 th Annual National. While improvements in batteries are expected, they still have a 100x lower energy density than liquid fuels. “ Source: GM.

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MAY 18, 2010

GM will offer Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) powered versions of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans to fleet and commercial customers beginning later this year. Brian Small, general manager of GM’s fleet and commercial operations. GM’s proven Vortec 6.0L Tags: Brief.

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MARCH 30, 2010

GM is entering a five-year partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE) to help develop the potential of the jatropha plant as a sustainable biofuel energy crop. Mike Robinson, GM Vice President of Environment, Energy and Safety Policy. GM has invested in next-generation ethanol startups Coskata Inc. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

will spend $483 million and add 483 jobs building current- and next-generation Ecotec four-cylinder engines at its powertrain complex here, assuming successful incentive negotiations with local and state officials, GM North America President Mark Reuss said. Multiport Fuel Injection engines are shipped to Korea for the Captiva and Antara.

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MAY 13, 2010

One of GM’s innovations involves the creation of a shape memory alloy (SMA) heat engine for power generation from waste engine heat. Source: GM. in 2009 are green innovations, evidence of the rapid development by GM researchers and engineers. GM was the only automaker to receive an ARPA-E award in the first round of funding.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

While noting that globally GM puts more than one million diesel engines into cars and light trucks, the company has “ temporarily tabeled ” its US 4.5-liter Hancock said the company made the decision based on the changing scenario of fuel prices and capital constraints. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2010

has reached a long term agreement with Allison Transmission to continue supplying Remy electric motors for the GM-Allison Hybrid EP40 and EP50 systems through the end of 2014. Today the GM-Allison Hybrid Drive Systems with Remy electric motor technology are on the roads in over 94 cities worldwide. Tags: Brief.

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MAY 29, 2010

The Aveo CNG is a bi-fuel vehicle with a full-size gasoline tank. The running cost of the CNG Aveo is approximately 54% lower than a similar vehicle powered by gasoline and 25% lower than a similar vehicle powered by diesel, according to GM. GM India engineers have done extensive testing and validation of the Aveo CNG.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

The facility is the result of a long partnership between VTTI and GM. GM engineers and scientists, and Virginia Tech faculty will conduct the research and tests to speed introduction of vehicles with advanced tire technology. —Karl Stracke, GM vice president of Global Vehicle Engineering. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2010

Its compact, lightweight design combines direct injection and turbocharging, providing customers fuel efficiency and performance. The engine will be used by GM and SAIC Motor in China and future vehicles worldwide, providing further fuel efficiency advances beyond traditional technologies. Tags: Engines Transmissions.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 27, 2012

It's all very well selling a car on the back of low emissions or great fuel economy, but how do you know if its been environmentally unfriendly to make? Or whether it'll all go to landfill when it dies? That's what Chevrolet aims to address with its new "Ecologic" sticker system, debuting on the 40 mpg, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

engine microcontroller features a 32-bit Freescale microprocessor that operates at 128 MHz—the fastest throughput engine microprocessor in the industry, according to Karla Wallace, GM senior manager, global powertrain electronics engineering. Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems. The 2011 Buick Regal’s direct injection Ecotec 2.0L

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

CleanFUEL USA , a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems has introduced its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter Tags: Brief. liter engine. When the 6.0L Systems are available through CleanFUEL USA Master Dealers and Preferred Installers.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Larry Burns, the head of R&D at GM for the last 11 years—the longest tenure since Charles Kettering—is retiring after 40 years of service on 1 October. At GM, he has personally championed the electrification of the vehicle, connected vehicle technology, fuel cells, and a series of innovative advanced technology concept vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

At an evening event at its N Hollywood Advanced Design Center on the eve of the LA Auto Show press days, GM introduced the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept, a design study exploring a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury experience in a diminutive size. Tags: Brief. The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Cadillac Concept GM MPG 218

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JUNE 2, 2009

GM had earlier announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the sale, without identifying the prospective buyer. It is contemplated that Tengzhong will, as part of the transaction, enter into a long-term contract assembly and key component and material supply agreement with GM. Citi is acting as financial advisor to GM.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

The Equinox fuel cell vehicle. On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. The Equinox fuel cell powertrain. Source: GM.

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MAY 5, 2009

Internal GM testing of the new 2010 Equinox indicates that the front-wheel drive models with the direct-injected 2.4-liter GM expects final official EPA estimates shortly. At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fuel economy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

Projected incremental mass due to the energy storage and electricity generation system for (a) a 100- and (b) 300-mile range for a battery electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle. EERL is responsible for R&D for both battery and fuel cell systems. The fuel cell option is favored for large-vehicle, long-range options.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

The Shanghai GM Dong Yue Automotive Powertrain joint venture in Yantai, Shandong, has begun production of a new series of GM Ecotec engines. liters, will power new Shanghai GM models built and sold in China. The Ecotec engines were developed by GM in Europe. Tags: Brief. The engines, with displacements of 1.6

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JULY 23, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency awards regulatory credit for the improved environmental performance of the new refrigerant, which helps GM meet the overall requirements of the EPA’s new motor vehicle greenhouse gas regulations. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Vehicle Systems. Earlier post.).

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GM 2013 Climate Change Buick 170

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JUNE 17, 2009

General Motors and Politecnico di Torino formed the GM-Politecnico Institute of Automotive Research and Education. The Institute will bring together existing GM-Politecnico research and education programs as well as establish new initiatives. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Project Driveway participants have amassed more than 1.2

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

GM unveils the US production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at the LA Auto Show on 2 December. The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L The Cruze is a GM global car; the North American version features a new Ecotec 1.4L Fuel delivery. Recommended fuel.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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JULY 19, 2010

GM China broke ground for the GM China Advanced Technical Center. The new facility, which will be adjacent to the GM China International Operations and GM China Headquarters in Shanghai, will develop advanced vehicle designs and technology solutions for GM on a domestic and global basis.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

GM will introduce the Aveo 5-door at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Tags: Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency. The Aveo 5-door. Click to enlarge. The car will go on sale in the United States and Canada in 2011. The Aveo RS show car was displayed at the Detroit and Geneva motor shows earlier in 2010.

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Diesel GM Motor Motors 199

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JUNE 27, 2009

to build its future small car, which will add to the automaker’s growing portfolio of US-built, fuel-efficient cars, including the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt. This decision is dependent on the successful outcome of ongoing economic incentive negotiations between GM and state and local government officials. Tags: Brief.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

GM CEO Fritz Henderson sat down with reporters and editors from the Washington Post yesterday. No real news on the Volt, but his comments on Fuel Cell Vehicles should cause a stir. Post: Is GM pulling back on its hydrogen car? Anyone at CARB in Sacramento paying attention? Henderson: "Are we putting resources into it?

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AUGUST 16, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Suzuki will introduce the Kizashi sedan into the North American market in 2011, using a next-generation system co-developed with GM. Suzuki and GM are developing a next-generation hybrid system that uses small but high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. Tags: Hybrids. liter gasoline-powered car.

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MAY 29, 2009

General Motors plans to build a future small car in the United States utilizing an idled UAW-GM facility. This vehicle will adds to GM’s growing portfolio of US-built, highly fuel efficient cars including the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt. Currently, about 67% of GM cars and trucks sold in the US are built in the US.

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APRIL 22, 2010

The Volt MPV5 is one of 37 production and concept vehicles being shown by GM and its joint venture partners at Auto China 2010, including the Cadillac Converj extended range electric concept vehicle ( earlier post ); and the Cadillac XTS Platinum plug-in two-mode hybrid concept ( earlier post ). Tags: China Hybrids Plug-ins.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Linde has contracted with Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in California to supply the ionic compression hydrogen fueling technology ( earlier post ) and the hydrogen for two new refueling stations, which will be located at AC Transit's Emeryville and Oakland operating divisions. Tags: Brief.

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