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General Motors Announces B20 Biofuel Capability For New, 2011 Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel

Friday, 12 February 2010 16:46 Automotive & Transportation - General Motors (GM)
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GRAPEVINE, Texas (February 8, 2010) – GM announced today that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. The announcement was made at the National Biodiesel Conference.

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GM Builds First Lithium-ion Battery for Chevrolet Volt

Thursday, 14 January 2010 17:24 Automotive & Transportation - General Motors (GM)
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http://blogues.cyberpresse.ca/laporte/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/gm_general_motors_logo.jpgBROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Exactly three years since the day the Chevrolet Volt concept car debuted, GM today manufactured the first advanced lithium-ion battery for a mass-marketed electric vehicle at GM's Brownstown Battery Pack Assembly Plant.

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Shape Memory Alloy Could Turn Exhaust Heat to Energy

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 20:03 Automotive & Transportation - General Motors (GM)
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GMWARREN, Mich. -- The day is coming when the heat from your car’s engine exhaust is captured and converted to mechanical energy capable of powering your vehicle’s stereo, power seats and air conditioning.

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