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Chevy Volt may get 3 cylinder engine for GM’s corporate fuel efficiency goals

The smaller engine should reduce the Volt’s weight, further increase fuel efficiency, and help GM to contribute to the overall goal to reduce fossil fuel consumption, reduce the environmental impact and improve national energy security. Pinboard (MacAaron)

GM’s Akerson promises 200 mile range electric car in a few years

Speaking to an employee meeting this week, GM’s CEO Dan Akerson talked about research between GM and Envia Systems developing battery technology which should allow GM to build 200 mile range affordable electric cars in the next two-to-four years. Pinboard (MacAaron)

GM’s fact-telling and image rehabilitation in latest Chevy Volt ad

GM’s latest video on YouTube attempts to reassure the public about Chevy Volt battery pack safety, in wake of the recent controversy over the battery pack fire during crash testing last year. Pinboard (MacAaron:tnev)