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GM Expands Fast Charging for EVs
General Motors announced that the automaker is expanding its network and taking charging to the next level by deploying 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the U.S.
General Motors Signs Solar Deal for Three Assembly Plants
General Motors announced a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement for three assembly plants.
General Motors: Using Data Visualization to Navigate Decarbonization
General Motors (GM) has publicly committed to reducing its energy consumption, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions across its 118 U.S. sites. All sites were tasked with evaluating potential contributions to the goal, as well as mapping glide paths to the targets. This column from Better Buildings explains how GM developed a new Energy and Carbon Optimization (ECO) Metrics Dashboard to standardize the process and help energy managers and plant leadership track monthly performance for energy, water, and emissions and estimate site-specific potential savings from their existing project roadmap.
GM Fuel Cell Pilot Program Extends Beyond Hydrogen Trucks to Create Blueprint for Low-Emissions Worksites
When it comes to electrification, GM is serious about introducing a range of zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles and applications. In this column, learn about GM’s latest fuel cell-related project: a hydrogen-based worksite ecosystem, centered around its fleet of medium-duty fuel cell trucks. With funding from the Department of Energy, GM is spearheading a pilot program that demonstrates real-life applications of fuel cells for fleet and commercial customers.
GM Signs Cathode Material Supply Deal
General Motors (GM) has signed a long-term cathode material supply contract worth KRW 25 trillion.
GM & Honda Partner for Hydrogen Fuel Plant
GM and Honda announced the start of production at their 50-50 joint venture production facility, Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM), for the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell systems.
Pilot Travel Centers Open New EV Charging Locations
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors, and EVgo Inc announced the first 17 locations of their national electric vehicle fast charging network are open for business.
Ford, GM Join Companies Seeking Federal Investment in Clean Aluminum
The Department of Energy must invest in American-made clean aluminum to reduce industrial emissions and retain and create manufacturing jobs, according to a letter sent by Ford Motor Co., General Motors, Pepsi Co. and other companies.
General Motors Opens 1,000th DC Fast Charging Stall
General Motors (GM) has surpassed adding 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of its plan to expand its charging infrastructure.
Seven Automakers Create EV Charging Network
Seven major automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – created a joint venture to accelerate access to charging for electric vehicles in North America.
GM Drivers Can Use Tesla Charging Network
General Motors is furthering its new commitment to a unified charging standard with the announcement that customers of automaker General Motors will be able to access 12,000 Tesla Superchargers beginning in early 2024.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 77: General Motors Hit 100% RE in the U.S. a Generation Ahead of Schedule
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a special keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum. Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability for General Motors, shares how the company reached its 100% renewable energy goal a whole generation ahead of schedule.
General Motors To Use Sustainable Steel
General Motors (GM) will use an advanced and sustainable steel solution called verdeX® steel that is is manufactured with up to 75% fewer emissions compared to traditional blast furnace production.
GM Achieves Renewable Energy Goal Ahead of Target
General Motors announced the finalization of energy sourcing agreements required to secure 100% of the energy needed to power all its U.S. facilities by 2025.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 62: The Electrification of General Motors
This episode of Smart Energy Voices features a keynote conversation host John Failla had with Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability at General Motors. Listen in for this update on the dramatic changes at GM, including its commitment to an electric future and how energy is driving the reinvention of the company.
GM Doubles Commitment to Climate Equity Fund
General Motors will dedicate a total of $50 million to its Climate Equity Fund for equitable climate action in order to help close equity gaps in the transition to EVs and other sustainable technology.
GM’s New Plants to Build Electric Trucks and Battery Cells
General Motors Co. announced an investment of over $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites to significantly increase battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity.
FedEx Receives First All-Electric, Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Vehicles
FedEx Corp. received its first five from an order of 500 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) from BrightDrop, the new electric delivery and logistics business from General Motors (GM).
General Motors, Colgate-Palmolive Lead EPA’s EnergyStar Challenge For Industry
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrates the 580 manufacturing plants that achieved the energy savings goals set out by EPA 10 years ago to drive energy efficiency and GHG emissions reductions.
GM Adds 500 EV Charging Stations to Massive Network Expansion
General Motors announced Nov. 9 that it is expanding its EV fast-charging network across the U.S.
GM Launches Plan to Install 40,000 Community EV Chargers in North America
General Motors announced Oct. 26 a new initiative to install up to 40,000 community electric vehicle chargers across the U.S. and Canada.
GM and GE Team Up on EV and RE Production Supply Chains
General Motors and GE Renewable Energy announced Oct. 6 a new partnership to grow the supply chain of heavy and light rare earth and other materials used for manufacturing electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment.
Inside GM's Sustainability Initiatives
The latest IPCC report suggests that we’re in a pivotal decade for climate action. As business leaders and governments gather at Climate Week, says Kristen Siemen, Vice President of Sustainable Workplaces and Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, we need to ask the hard questions about what’s next now that many large businesses have expressed a desire to be carbon neutral.
General Motors Launches Real-time Carbon Tracking to Monitor and Reduce Emissions
General Motors (GM) announced Sept. 30 a collaboration to track real-time carbon emissions at their facilities associated with electricity use. The company will also reach its goal to source 100% renewable energy to power its U.S. sites by 2025 – five years earlier than previously announced.
GM to Increase EV and AV Investments to $35 Billion
General Motors announced June 16 that it plans to increase its investments in EV and AV technology to $35 billion through 2025.
General Motors Accelerates Emissions Reduction Goals
General Motors (GM) announced on April 30 a series of new climate targets, including a reduction in energy intensity in operations by 35% from 2010 to 2034, and enrolling 100% of targeted Tier 1 suppliers in the company’s Supplier Sustainability Program.
Facebook and General Motors add solar from TVA project
Facebook and General Motors will participate in the Tennessee Valley Authority's Green Invest renewable energy program, allowing the TVA to build the Logan County solar farm, featuring the largest solar plus storage project in its Kentucky service area.
GM launches BrightDrop business to electrify delivery and services
General Motors announced on Jan. 12 its new business, BrightDrop, which will offer an integrated ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software, and services to empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently.
GM plans to offer 30 EV models by 2025
General Motors announced Nov. 19 that it will be increasing its investment in electric vehicle production and intends to offer 30 all-electric models on the market in 2025.
GM to add 3,000 new jobs in 2021 focused on EV tech development
General Motors announced Nov. 9 that it will be hiring 3,000 new employees in the first quarter of 2021 in the engineering, design and IT departments to increase the development of electric vehicle models and transform the future of software as a service.
