General Motors, committed to developing the industry's widest range of gas-friendly to gas-free vehicles, showcased several gas-saving commercial vehicles at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show Feb. 6 thru Feb. 17.
GM Invests $69 Million in Ohio Diesel Engine Plant
DAYTON, Ohio (Feb. 5, 2008) — General Motors Corp. (GM) announced an investment of $69 million in its DMAX plant in Moraine to manufacture a new Duramax 6.6-liter V-8 turbo diesel engine that will meet stringent emissions standards in 2010. DMAX Limited is a joint venture between GM and Isuzu Motors Limited and was established as a diesel engine company in 1998.
GM Forms New Engineering Group for Hybrids, Electric Vehicles and Batteries
WARREN (Feb.1, 2008) — In another step aimed at bringing the electrification of vehicles into the mainstream development process more quickly, General Motors has formed a new engineering organization especially dedicated to implementing hybrid and extended- range electric vehicles (E-REV) and advanced battery technology.
GM's Corvette Plant Manager Honored by the Engineering Deans
DETROIT (Feb. 15, 2008) — The Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities recognized GM Corvette plant manager Wilmer Cooksey with its Lifetime Service award for his longtime dedication to education for African Americans.
