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GM and Komatsu Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Mining Truck
General Motors and Komatsu plan to develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, an ultra-class haul truck.
GM Increases Community Charging Program
GM continues to increase its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan.
GM, SDG&E Partner to Explore Vehicle-to-Grid Tech
General Motors (GM) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced an agreement to investigate the feasibility of integrating EVs into the electric grid as a local energy resource.
Hertz to Buy General Motors EVs
Hertz and General Motors Co. announced an agreement in which Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop EVs over the next five years.
GM, Pilot Co. to Build EV Charging Network
GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network.
GM Asks Suppliers to Sign ESG Pledge
General Motors announced a new pledge that asks global suppliers to join the company in a commitment to carbon neutrality, social responsibility programs, and sustainable procurement practices in their supply chain operations.
GM Takes Electrification Beyond Vehicles with Fuel Cell Tech
GM announced new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology, currently in development to power heavy-duty trucks, aerospace and locomotives, to go beyond vehicles for power generation..
General Motors To Sell More EVs
General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra outlined how the company will offer a new pickup EV along with two SUVS that are also electric vehicles in a virtual keynote at CES 2022.
General Motors and Shell Join to Offer Renewable Energy Solutions
General Motors announced on June 23 that it is collaborating with Shell through their subsidiary MP2 Energy to provide energy solutions programs to GM's customers and supply chain partners, including fixed-rate home energy plans backed by 100% renewable energy resources.
General Motors plans for carbon neutrality by 2040
GM announced on Jan. 28 that it plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2035, eliminating tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2040. To reach its goals, GM has committed to science-based targets, signed the Business Ambition Pledge for 1.5⁰C, and plans to source renewable energy and leverage minimal offsets or credits.
Close collaboration leads to green tariff that works for businesses and utilities
Data centers are a fast-growing source of energy consumption. While today they consume 2% of the electricity in the US, by 2030 that figure is expected to grow to 10%. Switch, a technology infrastructure corporation, wants to ensure this tremendous growth in energy consumption occurs in the most sustainable way
GM banks $2.6M in utility rebates for energy upgrades
Following the implementation of 28 energy efficiency projects at its assembly plant in Flint, Mich., in 2017, General Motors has received an incentive payment of $2.6 million from the plant's utility, Consumers Energy.
GM names global facilities, environmental VP
General Motors Co. has appointed Dane Parker as vice president for GM global facilities and environmental, effective immediately. Parker was previously executive director for GM Global Facilities, a position he has held since joining
GM reveals plans for all-electric, zero-emissions future
General Motors Co. rolled out plans Oct. 2 for how it plans to achieve a "zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion" vision for the future in an eventual transition of its fleet to electric vehicles.
Public-private sector coalition takes on thermal energy
A large group of manufacturers including Mars, Procter & Gamble and General Motors, has joined government and environmental organizations in launching an effort to increase options for access to sustainable, cost-competitive renewable thermal energy.
New PPAs convert GM Ohio, Indiana facilities to wind
Advancing toward a 100% renewable energy goal for its global operations, General Motors Co. on Sept. 19 announced two new wind deals that will meet the electricity needs of all of its Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities.
Energy innovation earns Chevy plant top EPA award
General Motors Co. has had a sharp focus on energy efficiency for years, but just recently earned a new performance honor from the U.S. EPA for the Kansas plant that is home to the Chevrolet Malibu.
LED lighting rollout to save GM $2.3M per year
General Motors Co. is expecting to achieve energy savings of about $2.3 million a year going forward following the installation of more than 45,000 LED lighting fixtures across 32 of its global facilities.
Wal-Mart among corporate supporters of Missouri bill to allow power purchase agreements
Large corporate energy buyers are hoping the third time's a charm for a Missouri bill that aims to allow them to sign power purchase agreements for renewables from parties other than their utility.
GM, others mull utility wind, solar energy program
Two large Detroit-area energy users have expressed interest in a new program being offered to business and residential customers of DTE Energy that allows them to increase their use of wind and solar energy in 5% increments up to 100%.
GM, Honda join forces on fuel cell manufacturing
General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. recently established the auto industry's first manufacturing joint venture to mass produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company.
GM makes big strides in supply chain GHG reductions
After engaging with its supply chain regarding greenhouse gas reduction efforts, General Motors reported Jan. 24 that those who responded have reduced carbon emissions in total by 90 million metric tons, saving a cumulative $23 billion.
GM marks largest renewable deal with Texas wind
General Motors Co. has signed its largest wind deal to date, in a move that will allow 16 of its facilities, including the entirety of its Texas operations, to be powered with 100% renewable energy by 2018.
BMW, GM, Nissan team up to push EV deployment
The White House, in partnership with 28 utilities, automakers and other companies, on Nov. 3 announced plans to build 48 electric vehicle charging corridors along highways across the U.S.
GM, DTE Energy complete 900-kW solar project
Utility holding company DTE Energy has completed the installation of a 900-kW solar array at one of General Motors' Detroit-area facilities.
GM makes big strides in onsite renewables with solar, landfill gas
Leading the way among U.S. automakers, General Motors is making big strides in onsite renewable generation.
Verizon, GM among C&I names that earned 2016 Energy Star recognition
About 150 business and organizations - more than 60 of which are classified as C&I companies - were recognized by Energy Star in 2016.
General Motors saves $80M with renewable energy
General Motor's first renewable energy project dates back to 1993, when it began capturing landfill gas for use at its Toledo, Ohio, transmission plant
General Motors, Union Bank earn EPA Energy Star certifications
Commercial and industrial business leaders Union Bank and General Motors received the U.S. EPA's Energy Star certification for energy efficiency.
