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Biofuels Patents Surge, Small Players Drive Solar Lead

written by Walter Wang

The Clean Energy Patent Growth Index (CEPGI) recently released its Third Quarter 2013 Results. Researched and published by the Heslin Rothenberg law firm, CEPGI is a quarterly report on clean energy patents granted in the United States.

CEPGI has been tracking green patent trends by

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January 20, 2014 0 comment
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Top Ten Sustainability Initiatives of General Motors (GM)

written by Walter Wang

General Motors, more commonly known as GM to the public, is an American multinational automotive corporation with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. In 2010, it was listed as the second largest automaker in the world, and for the first half of 2011, GM was actually listed as the first largest. GM is known for its numerous divisions and brands, including Buick, Chevrolet,

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February 2, 2012 0 comment
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Chevy Volt Attracting Chevrolet Newbies

written by Walter Wang

Although still being outpaced by the all-electric Nissan LEAF in terms of North American sales, the new Chevy Volt from General Motors is bringing fresh faces into dealerships around the country — or at least at dealerships in the seven states where the Volt is currently being sold.

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September 2, 2011 0 comment
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‘Generals’ Devise Tactics for Grid-EV Collision

written by Walter Wang

The intersection of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and the smart grid has prompted many partnerships, but none may create more impact than General Motors and General Electric getting together. Each company is evolving the communications platform in its relative domains to enable interaction with the other, which

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August 1, 2011 1 comment
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In 2010 China is GM’s Number One Buyer Worldwide: Why Does It Matter?

written by Justmeans

Where are the most Buicks in the world sold? Not in the US but China. This year, sales of American-based General Motors (GM) cars in China outpaced that same consumption in the US. This development has ramifications for the auto industry and international climate policy.

USA Today reports that in 2010, Chinese

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January 27, 2011 0 comment
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Gulf Oil Spill Booms to be Recycled in Production of Chevy Volt

written by Yale Environment 360

The plastic booms used to absorb oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico earlier this year will be recycled for use as parts in the plug-in electric Chevrolet Volt. General Motors officials say the recycled oil extracted from the booms will be converted into 100,000 pounds of plastic resin pellets that will ultimately be mixed with recycled tires to create the parts that protect the Volt’s

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December 22, 2010 0 comment
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General Motors and Oahu Shake Hands in the Name of Green Transportation

written by Justmeans

Ah, Hawaii. Often have I written about the renewable energy innovations they have underway across the island chain and the new projects they have in the works. This time, however, I get to write about what Hawaii plans to do to bring green transportation to their shores. A power utility company on the island of Oahu and General Motors are partnering up to create

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October 1, 2010 0 comment
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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review: Good Timing, Great Car

written by Walter Wang

tim on carI like to ride my bike and take public transportation when I can. But I still rely on the car to move me around a few days every week. That said, developments in cars and personal transportation are things I take both personal and professional interest in.

So after Ford loaned a new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid to me and Gas 2.0 editor Nick Chambers for an extended test drive — that we would take on a trip to and from a multi-day music festival in Southern California we were both covering — I decided to share my thoughts about why Ford’s first foray into the hybrid sedan market is making a big splash:  Partly because of good business timing;  but also because they built a great car.

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November 19, 2009 1 comment
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