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GM Recognized For Development Of The Emissions-Reducing Catalytic Converter
PONTIAC, Mich (October 15, 2008) — General Motors’ development of the first production-ready catalytic converter for automobiles will be recognized by GlobalSpec with a “Great Moments in Engineering” award at a ceremony in Detroit later this month. GM’s breakthrough research, development and engineering led to the company’s 1975 introduction of the emissions-reducing device, which was used in conjunction with unleaded gasoline. Since then, catalytic emission control and unleaded gasoline have been used on vehicles around the world. [more info]
OnStar Launches Stolen Vehicle Slowdown?
New technology will assist public safety officials in OnStar stolen vehicle cases, help save lives? DETROIT (October 9, 2008) — General Motors (GM) and OnStar today launched Stolen Vehicle Slowdown on more than 1 million model year 2009 GM vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is the latest enhancement to OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Assistance service and enables OnStar to further help law enforcement in the recovery of subscribers’ stolen vehicles, while helping to reduce fatalities and injuries resulting from police chases. Working with law enforcement and utilizing its unique built-in technology, OnStar can remotely send a signal that interacts with the vehicle’s engine, gradually slowing it down, aiding in a safe recovery.
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9-X Air BioHybrid Concept World Premiere at Paris Auto Show
DETROIT (October 2, 2008) — The 9-X Air Concept is a design vision exploring what a future open-air Saab could look like. It features a unique 'Canopy Top' – patent pending - and the close-coupled proportions of a sports car, as well as four-seat accommodation.
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Chevrolet Volt Leads General Motors Into Its Second Century
DETROIT (September 16, 2008) — General Motors launched its next 100 years today by unveiling the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt - a vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional miles.
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GM Announces $500 Million Investment for New Small Car
New Chevrolet Cruze to be built in Lordstown, Ohio Lordstown, OHIO (August 21, 2008) — General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today announced that the company will invest more than $500 million in the U.S. to build the Chevrolet Cruze, an all-new global compact car. The vehicle will be built at its Lordstown, Ohio plant. The Chevy Cruze will be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in a few short weeks. In a surprise move, the investment announcement was accompanied by a glimpse of the Cruze life-size show property.
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