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GM to gov't: $2.6 billion for more Volt hybrid models, please
autobloggreen.com - 4/2/2009
GM to gov't: $2.6 billion for more Volt hybrid models, please
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GM's updated business plan, released yesterday, says that the company hopes to build three new hybrid models, including two Chevy Volt spin-offs, using $2.6 billion in loans from the U.S. government. General Motors is asking for the money as part of the DOE program to help companies develop ...
media.gm.com - 4/7/2009
GM Media Online
— media.gm.com — FOR RELEASE: 2009-04-07 GM and Segway Join Forces to Reinvent Urban Transportation Unique solution opens new horizons... in personal mobility GM Press Release Template NEW YORK - General Motors Corp. and Segway today demonstrated a new type of vehicle ... (more) GM Media Online

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greencarcongress.com - 3/31/2009
Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially ...
— greencarcongress.com — Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM... and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided ... (more) Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt ...

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reuters.com - 4/2/2009
GM asks U.S. gov't for $2.6 bln to build hybrids | U.S.
— reuters.com — DETROIT, April 1 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp ( GM.N ) has asked for $2.6 billion of... low interest government loans to support the development of three new hybrid vehicles, according to a business plan update released on Wednesday. GM's loan ... (more) GM asks U.S. gov't for $2.6 bln to build hybrids | U.S.

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