GM Adding World's Largest Rooftop Solar Power Installation to Zaragoza Plant

ZARAGOZA, SPAIN (July 8, 2008) — General Motors announced today it is adding the world's largest rooftop solar photovoltaic power installation to its car assembly plant located in Figueruelas, Zaragoza, Spain. When the project is completed in the fall of 2008, the Zaragoza solar installation will cover about 2,000,000 sq. ft. of roof at the plant and comprises about 85,000 solar panels.
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GM And Discovery Communications Form Media Partnership on Planet Green
GM is Exclusive Automotive Sponsor of Channel and Chevrolet is Premier Sponsor of Planet Green's Landmark Series
NEW YORK (May 23, 2008) — General Motors and Discovery Communications today unveiled a multifaceted GM advertising sponsorship of Planet Green, the first and only 24-hour eco-lifestyle network coming to 50 million homes beginning June 4.
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U.S. DOE and GM Select 17 College Teams For "EcoCAR" Vehicle Engineering Competition
Teams to Re-engineer Saturn VUE SUVs with Advanced Propulsion Technologies
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2008) — The U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors and Natural Resources Canada today announced the 17 teams selected to participate in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, a collegiate vehicle engineering competition set to begin in the Fall of 2008. EcoCAR will challenge university engineering students across North America to re-engineer a Saturn VUE to achieve improved fuel economy and reduced green house gas emissions, while retaining the vehicle's performance and consumer appeal.
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Mississippi State University Students Win GM and DOE Challenge X 2008 Competition
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2008) — Mississippi State University, for the second consecutive year, has earned top honors in General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Challenge X student engineering competition. Over the past nine months, the 2008 Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainability competition challenged 17 university teams from the U.S. and Canada to reengineer a Chevrolet Equinox that employs advanced powertrain technologies.
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GM experts awarded by U.S. EPA for work to evaluate and improve environmental impact of vehicle air conditioning systems
DETROIT (May 21, 2008) — Today the U.S. EPA is recognizing two General Motors technical experts with a Climate Protection Award for their work helping evaluate and reduce the environmental impact of vehicle air conditioning systems.
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It's What's Inside That Counts
National Survey Finds the Quest for Fuel Efficiency Is Changing Americans' Car Consciousness

DETROIT (May 8, 2008) — With rising gas prices, today’s car buyers admit fuel efficiency and diversity is not just a necessity, it’s also fashion forward. If Americans had to choose between driving a car that was beautiful on the outside vs. one that was “greener” on the inside, nearly eight in 10 Americans (79 percent) who plan to buy or lease a car within the next two years would choose the greener car. These and more compelling statistics are a result of a national survey recently conducted by Challenge X – a national collegiate engineering competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors (GM).
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Read more Environmental news:
- May 5, 2008: From Clinton River Watershed Council, GM Teaches Local Kids About Environmental Awareness
- April 25, 2008: Tread Lightly! and HUMMER Announce Grant-Giving Initiative for Recreation Sites
- April 22, 2008: GM statement on NHTSA proposed 2011-2015 Fuel Economy (CAFE) Targets
- March 26th, 2008: Discovery Education, General Motors Offer “LIVE GREEN Grants” to Middle and Junior High School Teachers
- March 18, 1008: Saab Thinks Big by Acting Small, Introduces the 'Pure BioPower Eco Clothing Collection'
- Feb. 19, 2008: Next Generation of Hollywood Goes Green at First 'Chevy Rocks the Future'
- Jan. 13, 2008: General Motors North American International Auto Show Vehicles are Driven by Design, Technology and Lower Environmental Impact
- Jan. 12, 2008: General Motors Corporation Honored with Inaugural EARTH ANGEL Award at 2008 International Car of the Year Awards