OnStar Celebrates Patents During National Inventor’s Month

DETROIT (August 30, 2010) — Every time OnStar sends one of 3.6 million e-mails monthly to report what’s happening with an OnStar-equipped vehicle, it’s worth remembering: There’s a patent for that. In fact, there are 192 patents on the books for OnStar inventions that have helped make driving safer. And more are in the pipeline.
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Special Oil Pump Helps Chevrolet Cruze Conserve Fuel

PONTIAC, Mich. (August 25, 2010) — The oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze takes a laid-back approach to its work, delivering the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions. That requires the engine to work less versus a conventional pump and ultimately saves fuel.
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GM and Virginia Tech Create Advanced Tire Test Facility

BLACKSBURG, Virginia (August 10, 2010) — Better fuel economy and lower emissions are two reasons why General Motors Co. is investing $5 million to help create the National Tire Research Center at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.

The facility is the result of a long partnership between VTTI and GM. Other funding for the $14 million center is coming from Virginia Tech and the national tobacco settlement.
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GM Marks 30th Anniversary of Fuel-Saving Wind Tunnel

WARREN, Mich. (August 3, 2010) —It’s not air conditioning, but it is a breeze you might appreciate just the same on a hot August day. General Motors commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Aerodynamics Laboratory in Warren. The wind tunnel is one of the largest ever constructed for automotive use. It features a 4,500-hp motor and 43-foot fan that can create wind speeds in excess of 130 miles per hour.
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Concept EN-V Takes Joy Ride on Streets of Shanghai

SHANGHAI (July 29, 2010) —Relegated to the stage of the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai since it opened in May, an EN-V concept vehicle slipped away for a 10-minute joy ride down Shanghai’s fashionable Huaihai Road.
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GM and NASA Engineers Prepare R2 for Space Duty

HOUSTON (July 7, 2010) —The countdown continues as General Motors and NASA engineers prepare Robonaut 2 for its planned fall mission to the International Space Station aboard the space shuttle Discovery. 

GM and NASA engineering teams are validating some of the key technologies on the humanoid robot, including advanced sensor and vision systems.
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Previous News:

• June 9, 2010: Slippery Chevrolet Tahoe Parlays Low CD into More MPG
• May 28, 2010: General Motors to Showcase Diverse Advanced Technology Portfolio at Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2010
• February 4, 2010: NASA and GM Create Cutting Edge Robotic Technology
• October 27, 2009: Shape Memory Alloy Could Turn Exhaust Heat to Energy

Mississippi State University Wins Top Honors in Year Two of EcoCAR Competition

SAN DIEGO, California (May 27, 2010) – Students from Mississippi State University placed first in the 2010 EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge finals in San Diego today after designing and building a biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV).
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Chevy, GMC Announce CNG and LPG Vans for Fleets

DETROIT, Mich. (May 18, 2010) – Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) powered versions of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans will be offered to fleet and commercial customers beginning later this year, General Motors Co. announced Monday.

The vans have specially designed engines for the gaseous fuels and come direct to the customer with the fully integrated and warranted dedicated gaseous fuel system in place.
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General Motors Announces B20 Biofuel Capability For New, 2011 Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel

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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Coskata Inc. Unveils Semi-Commercial Feedstock Flexible Ethanol Facility in Madison, PA

MADISON, Pennsylvania (October 15, 2009) — Coskata Inc., a leading developer of next-generation biofuels, today announced the successful start-up of its semi-commercial flex-ethanol facility located in Madison, PA. The accomplishment represents the successful scale-up of the company's technology, and will serve as a showcase for the world's first commercially viable flex-ethanol process.
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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Passes 1 Million Miles

Testing Under Way on Production-Intent System for 2015 Commercialization

BURBANK, CA. (March 16, 2010) — General Motors Co. is testing a production-intent hydrogen fuel cell system that can be packaged in the space of a traditional four-cylinder engine and be ready for commercial production in 2015.
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Bronx Hydrogen Station Completes Cluster for Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Drivers

NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2009) — With today’s opening of a Shell Hydrogen station in the Bronx, drivers of the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles now have a third New York City area location to fill their pollution-free crossovers
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GM's Gen 2 Fuel Cell System Cuts Size, Weight and Cost

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24, 2009) — The second generation hydrogen fuel cell system in development by General Motors Co. is half the size, 220 pounds lighter and uses less than half the precious metal of the current generation in the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicle.
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