Posts tagged General Motors

San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge To Get LED Lighting Makeover

Oct 25th

We highlight some of the most important alternative energy companies, Ford to modify the Focus so that it can compete in the all-electric market, and new LED lighting to be added to the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge.

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New Electric Cars Might Miss MPG Targets

Oct 21st

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New electric cars might miss MPG targets

General Motors is stepping up to the base, as consumers demand more eco-friendly cars and more miles per gallon. The new Chevrolet Volt, planned to release in 2011 and already in display at several dealerships, initially boasted an efficiency of 230 miles per gallon (mpg). Many were reluctant to accept such a claim, including competing electric car manufacturers at Nissan. The company announced the Nissan Leaf, another electric car, can achieve up to 37 mpg. However, a shadow has been cast over both figures as experts argue the true efficiency measurement of an electric vehicle. More >

Chevy Volt Production To Increase 50% & Americans Still Support Offshore Drilling

Aug 2nd

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Americans still support offshore drilling, the world’s largest wind energy crane reaches N. America, & GM increases its 2012 product of the Chevy Volt.

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General Motors Invests Heavily In Battery Technology

Jun 10th

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Micky Bly explains why battery technology is so important to the future of hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles.

Chavez Says China To Loan Venezuela $20 Billion, DER 04/19/10

Apr 19th

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The Daily Energy Report for Monday April 19, 2010 discusses the US EIA estimates increased natural gas production for 2010, Venezuelan President announces that China will loan his country $20 Billion and General Motors doubles its battery lab.

Leases Offered For Tesla Vehicles & TXU Solar Installations, DER 02/26/10

Feb 26th

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The Daily Energy Report for Friday February 26, 2010 discusses GM’s “battery czar” to leave the company, TXU to offer leases for the solar power systems, Tesla to offer leases for their electric cars and Arizona drops a proposed bill to include nuclear power as a renewable energy source.

Nuclear Power Recieves $8 Billion In Loan Guarantees, DER 02/17/10

Feb 17th

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The Daily Energy Report for Wednesday, February 17, 2010 discusses President Obama approving more than $8 billion in loan guarantees for the development of new nuclear power plants, GM Vice Chairman pushes for more e85 fuel pumps and British Airways purchases “sustainable jet fuel”.

Ted Turner Looking For Renewable Energy Projects, DER 012710

Jan 27th

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The Daily Energy Report for Wednesday, January 27, 2010 discusses the impact of less industrial oil demand on overall market prices, Ted Turner partners with Southern Company to find alternative energy projects and GM to become the first major US automaker to build electric motor plant.