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Liquid propane injection for GM V8s now available from CleanFuel USA
Liquid propane injection for GM V8s now available from CleanFuel USA
green.autoblog.com — CleanFuel USA has introduced a new propane injection system for General Motor's 6.0-liter V8s. The GM small-block V8s are widely used in a vast array of both light and medium duty trucks, vans and buses. The new injection system is designed to be retro-fitted to existing engines for fleet ... (more) Liquid propane injection for GM V8s now available from ...
GM board approves plug-in Cadillac hybrid: sources
reuters.com — Bernie Woodall DETROIT (Reuters) - The board of General Motors Co has approved a plan to produce a plug-in hybrid for the luxury Cadillac brand that will adapt technology developed for the upcoming Chevrolet Volt, according to people briefed on the ... (more) GM board approves plug-in Cadillac hybrid: sources

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Journo experiences Volt's electric-to-hybrid transition, says it needs improvement
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GM fuel cell boss explains that the technology needs to past the final cost hurdle to production
GM fuel cell boss explains that the technology needs to past the final cost hurdle to production
green.autoblog.com — General Motors fuel cell comparsion - click above to enlarge It's no secret that General Motors remains committed to hydrogen fuel cells as a long term solution to zero emissions transportation. In this cause, GM is in league with many of the largest automakers in the world including ... (more) GM fuel cell boss explains that the technology needs to ...
Buick Regal likely to be launch platform for next GM hybrid system
Buick Regal likely to be launch platform for next GM hybrid system
green.autoblog.com — 2011 Buick Regal - Click above for high-res image gallery Last night, General Motors publicly unveiled the 2011 Buick Regal that goes on sale in North America in the first half of next year. The Regal will be Buick's new mid-sized sedan entry and is essentially just a re-grilled version ... (more) Buick Regal likely to be launch platform for next GM ...
GM to put electric Cadillac Converj into production
GM to put electric Cadillac Converj into production
detnews.com — Robert Snell / The Detroit News General Motors Co. has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, an extended-range electric car using the same technology as the Chevrolet Volt, The Detroit News has learned. Cadillac included the Converj, a concept car ... (more) GM to put electric Cadillac Converj into production
REPORT: GM will build Cadillac Converj
REPORT: GM will build Cadillac Converj
green.autoblog.com — 2009 Cadillac Converj concept - click above for high-res gallery After much hemming and hawing , General Motors will reportedly build a version of the Cadillac Converj, the gorgeous but awkwardly named extended-range coupe concept first shown at last year's Detroit Auto Show . According ... (more) REPORT: GM will build Cadillac Converj
Electric Avenue display comes to 2010 Detroit Auto Show
Electric Avenue display comes to 2010 Detroit Auto Show
green.autoblog.com — While some of the automakers that skipped the 2009 Detroit Auto Show are apparently returning for 2010, there still won't be enough to fill up the basement. As a result, the EcoXperience exhibit will be back again for a second year. The landscaped track on the lower level of Cobo Hall will ... (more) Electric Avenue display comes to 2010 Detroit Auto Show
GM invites Volt fans to name first color and win a test drive!
GM invites Volt fans to name first color and win a test drive!
green.autoblog.com — 2011 Chevrolet Volt - Click above for high-res image gallery Take a close look at the Chevy Volt in the photo above. We've seen it a number of times already but we've never said anything about the color. While it's predominantly silver, it does ... (more) GM invites Volt fans to name first color and win a test ...
Obama plans big smart grid announcement
reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will announce the largest investment of economic stimulus funds in clean energy during a visit to Florida, an Obama administration official said on Monday. The announcement will involve the smart grid, ... (more) Obama plans big smart grid announcement
Equinox fuel cell vehicles ready for Vancouver Olympics; Volts due in February
Equinox fuel cell vehicles ready for Vancouver Olympics; Volts due in February
green.autoblog.com — Chevrolet Equinox - Click above for high-res image gallery Vancouver continues its two-fold path towards reducing gasoline usage ( H 2 and plug-ins ) with a new fleet of eight Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell vehicles that will used during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The ... (more) Equinox fuel cell vehicles ready for Vancouver Olympics; ...
Fisker Automotive Buying Closed GM Plant To Produce Plug-in Hybrids
Fisker Automotive Buying Closed GM Plant To Produce Plug-in Hybrids
triplepundit.com — General Motors (GM) closed its Wilmington, Delaware plant in July, leaving 550 active employees out of work, and another 500 laid-off hourly workers without the hope of being called back to work. Vehicle manufacturing used to be Delaware’s second ... (more) Fisker Automotive Buying Closed GM Plant To Produce ...
Report: General Motors delays Cruze launch by three months
Report: General Motors delays Cruze launch by three months
green.autoblog.com — 2011 Chevrolet Cruze - click above for high-res image gallery General Motors is desperate to avoid the recall stigma that plagued the first year of North American production of the original Ford Focus a decade ago. That car was recalled five times in the first year to fix early ... (more) Report: General Motors delays Cruze launch by three months
Opel introduces updated Corsa ecoFLEX, now at 98 g/km CO 2
Opel introduces updated Corsa ecoFLEX, now at 98 g/km CO 2
green.autoblog.com — 2010 Opel Corsa ecoFlex - click above for high-res image gallery Opel has just introduced an updated version of its high-mileage, low-CO 2 sub-compact Corsa. The refreshed Corsa ecoFLEX now gets 20 hp more from its 1.3-liter CDTi diesel engine than before, bringing its total to 95 hp ... (more) Opel introduces updated Corsa ecoFLEX, now at 98 g/km CO 2
GM awarded DOE money to research Shape Memory Alloy heat engines
GM awarded DOE money to research Shape Memory Alloy heat engines
green.autoblog.com — General Motors has been awarded $2.7 million by the Department of Energy to create a working prototype engine using Shape Memory Alloys (SMA). The idea is for the prototype to use SMA tech to capture heat energy from engine exhaust gasses via an electric generator and transfer that energy ... (more) GM awarded DOE money to research Shape Memory Alloy heat ...
Fisker Set to Buy GM Plant to Build Low-cost Plug-in Electric Vehicle
Fisker Set to Buy GM Plant to Build Low-cost Plug-in Electric Vehicle
earth2tech.com — If there’s one thing to be said about plug-in hybrid vehicle developer Fisker, it’s that the young startup moves quickly. A month after securing a $528.7 million loan from the Department of Energy, Fisker is reportedly in advanced talks to buy an old ... (more) Fisker Set to Buy GM Plant to Build Low-cost Plug-in ...
How to boost fuel efficiency? Raise taxes, executives say
reuters.com — Scott Malone DETROIT (Reuters) - There's a simple way to get Americans to drive fuel-efficient cars, according to auto executives, but they are not going to like it -- sharply hike the gas tax. While politically unpalatable, gasoline that costs at ... (more) How to boost fuel efficiency? Raise taxes, executives say
LA Auto Show Design Challenge entrants reveal Youthmobile 2030 designs
LA Auto Show Design Challenge entrants reveal Youthmobile 2030 designs
green.autoblog.com — Mazda Souga Concept from LA Design Challenge 2009 - Click above for high-res image gallery This year's iteration of the annual Design Challenge at the LA Auto Show asks the question: How will a new generation of drivers age 16-23 - raised with cell phones, web cams and online ... (more) LA Auto Show Design Challenge entrants reveal ...
VIDEO: GM puts the Volt through its paces to test durability
green.autoblog.com — Chevy Volt durability testing - Click above to watch the video after the break These days, we hardly give any thought at all to driving our precious cars and trucks over rough, potholed pavement. Sure, it's uncomfortable and we avoid the nastiest stretches when possible, but the worst ... (more) VIDEO: GM puts the Volt through its paces to test durability
Spy Shots: Buick "Astra" spotted running bra-less
Spy Shots: Buick "Astra" spotted running bra-less
green.autoblog.com — Now that General Motors has decreed that Buick will be one of its four core brands, its lineup will need to be fleshed out a bit. The Lucerne is going away momentarily and the mid-size Regal is on the way. However, that still leaves only three models, including the LaCrosse and Enclave. ... (more) Spy Shots: Buick "Astra" spotted running bra-less