News tagged with general motors
Detroit unsure over the future of green cars
The US auto industry remains unsold over the future of "green cars" such as electrics and hybrids, as carmakers struggle with the first steps in a market most agree shows promise over the long term.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 11, 2012 |
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Solar power blooms in warren
General Motors is introducing a solar charging canopy that moves with the sun. The Tracking Solar Tree is located at GM Company Vehicle Operations.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 18, 2011 |
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Smithsonian shows 100 years of electric car's past
(AP) -- The history of electric cars is going on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History with two "electrifying cars" from the early 20th century.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 28, 2011 |
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GM: Self-driving vehicles could be ready by end of decade
Vehicles that partially drive themselves will be available by the middle of the decade with more sophisticated self-driving systems by the end of the decade, General Motors Vice President of Global Research ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Seven auto manufacturers collaborate on harmonized electric vehicle fast charging solution
Recognizing the importance of a single international approach for DC fast charging, Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen have agreed on the combined charging system as an international standardized ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 13, 2011 |
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General Motors announces first center mounted airbags (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- General Motors, in a move to make driving automobiles safer, has announced it will be installing center-mounted airbags in three of its 2013 crossover vehicles. The center mounted airbags ...
Oct 03, 2011 |
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NY Sen. Schumer accuses OnStar of invading privacy
(AP) -- The OnStar automobile communication service used by 6 million Americans maintains its two-way connection with a customer even after the service is discontinued, while reserving the right to sell data ...
Sep 25, 2011 |
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GM, LG partner on electric vehicles
General Motors and LG Group will jointly design and engineer electric vehicles, the companies said Thursday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 25, 2011 |
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Obama unveils new car efficiency standards
US President Barack Obama on Friday unveiled a new deal with automakers on fuel economy standards that he said would be a crucial step towards reducing US dependence on foreign oil.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 29, 2011 |
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Pandora to be in more cars, hits 100 million users
Internet radio Pandora announced expanded partnerships with automobile manufacturers on Tuesday and said it now has 100 million registered users.
Jul 12, 2011 |
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When fueling up means plugging in
Want a Nissan Leaf? Join the 20,000 people on the waiting list to get one. The Chevy Volt got your eye? General Motors ramped up availability earlier this year to try and meet demand. With the latest generation ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 18, 2011 |
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GM leads in clean energy patents: study
General Motors received more clean energy patents in the past year than any other company, a study released Friday said.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 16, 2011 |
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Wi-Fi cars hitting the information superhighway
More cars are hitting the information superhighway thanks to new automotive Wi-Fi technology that allows vehicles to become rolling "hot spots."
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 27, 2011 |
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Robonaut 2 arrives at International Space Station
About 264 miles above the Earth, Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid robot developed by General Motors and the NASA Johnson Space Center, has finally begun its first mission.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 25, 2011 |
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Russia firm fined in S. Korea over car copying
A South Korean court Wednesday fined a Russian carmaker almost $9,000 after one of its employees was jailed for stealing technology secrets from the local unit of General Motors.
Feb 23, 2011 |
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