Environmental Commitment

Eco-Engineers from The Ohio State University Win Gold at 2009 EcoCAR Competition

Engineering Students Design ‘Green’ Vehicles of the Future
University of Victoria and Mississippi State University Finish Second and Third

TORONTO (June 12, 2009) —Today university students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge competition in Toronto, Canada for their design of a Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV).
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General Motors Statement Regarding National Program Attributable To GM President And CEO Fritz Henderson:

DETROIT (May 18, 2009) — General Motors commends President Obama's leadership to establish a harmonized National Program to improve vehicle fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. 
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Intellectual Energy Drives Green Technologies at GM

WARREN, Michigan (April 22, 2009) — Innovation and intellectual leadership are integral threads in the fabric of any forward-looking company. Additionally, in a predominantly knowledge-based economy, such as what exists in the United States, intellectual property is an essential element of economic growth. General Motors weaves this belief into its daily work which drives the portrait of the automotive industry today and molds the future. Since 2003, GM U.S. published patent applications have steadily increased and doubled to more than 1,000 in 2008. GM currently has greater than 7,000 active pending and granted U.S. patents.
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General Motors Redefining Environmental Sustainability of its Plants

DETROIT (April 20, 2009) — While General Motors continues its ambitious investments in alternative fuel and advanced propulsion technologies, the company is also continuing to make dramatic improvements in reducing the environmental impact of its worldwide manufacturing operations. Through this focus, GM is aggressively reducing energy and water use, looking for renewable energy opportunities and significantly reducing waste generated in the company's global network of manufacturing facilities.
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VIP Guests To Arrive At 'Earth' Premiere In Zero Emissions Style

Los Angeles (April 18, 2009) — Numerous celebrities, filmmakers and VIP guests attending the World Premiere of the new Disneynature film, EARTH, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood are arriving at the event today without using any gasoline. They will be driven to the festivities in Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles, which are powered by hydrogen and leave a carbon footprint of zero. In the last 15 months, about 33,750 gallons of gasoline have been saved by using these vehicles.
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Americans Inspired By Green Innovation

Survey Shows Commitment to Innovate Critical to Protecting Our National Interests

DETROIT (April 13, 2009) — The color green is often the symbol of regeneration and vitality.  At a time when our country is in recovery and on the path toward renewal, Americans are encouraged by efforts to reinvest in our nation through innovation.
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