On Sunday, I left New York City and flew to Cleveland where the #140Conf Road Trip originated and where I joined Alan Weinkrantz and Mo Krochmal, who are also part of the #140conf Road Trip team.
Special thanks to Buick, Kodak, Doubletree Hotels, Sprint, Glaseau and Waav for their support and sponsorship of this journey through [...]
By Candace S. Wheeler, Ph.D.
GM Technical Fellow
As I watched the events affecting our nation’s coastline, my resolve is stronger than ever – we must focus our efforts on alternative fuels. We need change and choices for energy independence and that’s the focus of the team that I’m proud to work with at GM.
While we know [...]
By Tony DiSalle
Chevrolet Volt Marketing Director
Starting today, you can take part in history by placing your order for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. This moment is the culmination of several years of around-the-clock, steadfast work and I know I speak for the entire Volt team when I say we couldn’t be more excited!
For those of you [...]
The following was also posted today on the Chevrolet Voltage website. At the bottom of this post is a window for today’s webchat with Tony DiSalle and global electric vehicle executive Doug Parks. Hope you can join us. – Will Stewart, blog editor
By Tony DiSalleChevrolet Volt Marketing Director
You may have read in the news today [...]
By Steve CarlisleVice President, U.S. Sales
I’m pleased to announce strong May sales for our four brands, which continued to grow at a double digit pace this month. Sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac increased 32 percent over May 2009, and we’ve delivered our eighth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.
GM’s brands have outperformed the [...]
By John Bradburn
Staff Environmental Engineer and Design for Environment Program Manager, GM Worldwide Facilities Group, Global Environmental Programs
Today on Earth Day, many discussions will center on the term “green.” If those discussions turn to what green means, would we all agree?
Certainly, most people would include recycling and environmental improvement in the definition, but would we [...]
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By Micky Bly
GM Executive Director, Global Electrical Systems, Hybrids, EVs and Batteries
Today, we provided an update on our progress with the Chevy Volt during the last six months, including results from our cold weather testing in Kapuskasing, Ontario; high altitude testing in Colorado; battery pack assembly at Brownstown; and another extended development drive.
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Tonight (Feb. 17) at 7:30 p.m. EST, Chevrolet Volt vehicle chief engineer Andrew Farah and chief powertrain engineer Pam Fletcher will host a live Webchat to discuss Volt cold weather testing taking place in Canada this week.
Andrew and Pam are with the Volt development team in Kapuskasing, Ontario testing the vehicle in freezing conditions. [...]
By Pam Fletcher
Global Voltec and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Powertrain Chief Engineer
Kapuskasing, Ontario Canada
Location: Approx. 800 km/500 miles northwest of Toronto
Population: 8,509
Record Low Temp: -47 degrees C
Today’s Forecasted High Temp: -5 degrees C; Feels like -11 degrees C
This may not sound like your ideal winter vacation destination, but for GM’s vehicle development teams, Kapuskasing is perfect. [...]