Posts Tagged ‘GM’
CAFCP Launches “Test Drive the Future”
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under EV, alternative transportation, biofuel, concept, hydrogen, infrastructure
This month, the California Fuel Cell Partnership unveiled a new campaign titled, “Test Drive the Future with Matt Kelly,” a series of monthly installments on the non-profit’s YouTube channel highlighting virtual test drive’s of hydrogen powered vehicles.
In the first installment, Dave Barthmuss, GM’s Western Region Communications director, introduced me to the Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell [...]
Tags: Alt Car Expo, CAFCP, Dave Barthmuss, FCHV, fuel_cell, GM, hydrogen, Project Driveway
Day 2: Hydrogen Road Tour 2009-on the road with the CAFCP
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under EV, alternative transportation, biofuel, flight, hydrogen, infrastructure, legislation, mass transit
Day two of the 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour began an early day on the Santa Monica Pier, followed by a trip to West LA to one of the newest hydrogen stations in Southern California. This is a mixed use station where in addition to formulating the hydrogen they sell onsite, they also sell gasoline, diesel [...]
Tags: alternative fuel, auto, battery, car, electric car, electric vehicles, energy, environment, EV, GM, hydrogen
Ford’s Fabulous Fusion Hybrid
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under Uncategorized
Alright, I admit it. I have new-car envy.
As the owner of an 18 year-old two-seat roadster, I get this way when I get behind the wheel of a brand new sedan.
Such was the case last weekend when Ford handed me the keys and invited me to drive their new Fusion Hybrid from LA to San [...]
Tags: auto, car, Chevy, concept, CPM, Edge, EV, Flex, Ford, fusion, GM, Honda, hybrid, Malibu, mpg, scanguage, Sirius, Volt
What should the new GM look like?
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under Uncategorized
Let’s face it.
All the statements of possibility, the government intervention, the announcement of dealerships closing and lately a possible buyer for Saturn means only one thing.
General Motors is already bankrupt. The dissolution has begun.
What we’re seeing in the media is just a “softening of the blow,” while behind the scenes the government is stepping in, [...]
Tags: E-REV, GM, Malibu, Ren_Cen, Saturn, Volt
US Gov’t fleet to get a little greener
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under Uncategorized
17,600 American-made, fuel-efficient cars and hybrids will soon be entering the government fleet, thanks to President Barack Obama. Putting his money (or more aptly, your money) where his mouth is, the president plans to use $285 million in Federal stimulus funds by June 1st to buy fuel-efficient vehicles from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, including [...]
Tags: auto, Chrysler, EV, Ford, GM, GSA, hybrid, Matt Kelly, Obama
GM Partners with Ethanol Producer Coskata
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under Uncategorized
During the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS) one of the most important announcements I heard was made by GM Chairman Rick Wagoner, who announced a partnership with Coskata, a Warrensville, IL, biology-based ethanol producer. The company uses proprietary microorganisms and patented bioreactor designs to turn biomass, municipal solid waste and other carbonaceous material to [...]
Tags: Alan Adler, biomass, Coskata, E85, ethanol, GM, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Rick Wagoner, Todd Kimmel
GM Provoq’s Audience at CES
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under Uncategorized
During the keynote address at CES, GM Chairman Rick Wagoner unveiled the company’s newest fuel-cell concept vehicle on the E-Flex platform and the first vehicle introduction ever at CES, the Cadillac Provoq. Featuring GM’s fifth generation fuel cell technology, the Provoq includes a solar roof-top panel to power onboard accessories, an active front grille with [...]
Tags: Cadillac Provoq, CES, E-Flex, E-REV, GM, Rick Wagoner, Volt
The EV1 Electrifies Audience at Renewable L.A.
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under Uncategorized
American Hi Definition and Sweetwater Digital of Van Nuys, CA, hosted the first annual Renewable L.A., a day long “consumption-lite” eco fest, celebrating renewable energy and transportation. The first annual solar open house and green holiday gift event put a spotlight on the largest solar installation in the area, constructed by Energy Efficiency Solar of [...]
Tags: Alexandra Paul, American Hi Definition, Edmunds.com, Energy Efficiency Solar, EV1, GM, Maxi-Scooter, Renewable LA, Sweetwater Digital, Vectrix, Who Killed the Electric Car?, Zan Dubin Scott, ZENN
GM’s Lansing Delta Township Plant
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under Uncategorized
I never thought a plant tour of an auto assembly line would be that interesting, but when I toured GM’s new Lansing Delta Township plant, where they are building the new Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook, I was fascinated — so much so, that I came back the next day with a video [...]
Tags: Enclave, GM, GMC Acadia, Jerry Metts, LDT, LEED certification, Saturn Outlook, U.S. Green Building Council
The ElectroVan Electrovair
Posted by Matt Kelly | Filed under Uncategorized
GM’s Electrovan drove only once, but spawned the quest for hydrogen-powered vehicles that continues to this day. While at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Mich., I got an introduction to the vehicle and its sister, the Electrovair.
Tags: Electrovair, Electrovan, GM, Heritage Center, hydrogen