Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Company has established a model of sustainability with its mixed alt-fuel fleet. Among its innovations: electrified bucket trucks.
Read More →DALLAS - Despite numerous attempts, the U.S. has never successfully transitioned to an alternative-fuel vehicle technology. What do we need to do to successfully transition away from our total reliance on petroleum in transportation?
Read More →DETROIT - The Chevrolet Volt has won the 2011 Edison Awards gold medal in the personal transportation segment.
Read More →"We're accelerating our launch plan to have Volts in all participating Chevrolet dealerships in every single state in the union by the end of this year," said Rick Scheidt, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet marketing.
Read More →DETROIT - The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 2011 North American Car of the Year. The North American Car of the Year is selected by a jury of 49 automotive journalists from Canada and the United States, representing newspapers, magazines, Web sites, television and radio shows.
Read More →In July 2009, General Motors was reborn with four core brands and an eye toward the future. GM’s executive director, Fleet & Commerical Operations, Brian Small, discusses how a leaner — and greener — GM plans to meet the needs of commercial buyers in the years to come.
Read More →PONTIAC, MI - Ward's AutoWorld has included the Chevrolet Volt's propulsion system on the magazine's list of "10 Best Engines" for 2011 in North America.
Read More →CAMPBELL, CA - Coulomb Technologies announced that the first public ChargePoint networked charging station for electric vehicles is now installed in Philadelphia.
Read More →“The Volt absolutely delivers on the promise of the vehicle concept as originally outlined by GM, combining the smooth, silent, efficient, low-emissions capability of an electric motor with the range and flexibility of an internal combustion engine,” said Angus MacKenzie, editor in chief of Motor Trend.
Read More →DETROIT - The 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year award was presented to Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman for Global Product Operations, at the General Motors wind tunnel in Warren, Mich.
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