German Consumers Shift to Home Batteries to Power Their Households and EVs
The latest statistics from Germany indicate that home batteries are a growing trend with consumers. One out of every two orders for rooftop solar panels sells as part of a battery storage system, per Yale Environment 360’s Paul Hockenos. And more than 120,000 German households and small-business owners are investing in solar units with battery […]
The Final Chevrolet Cruze Will Reportedly Stay in the Mahoning Valley Area
Earlier this week, operations were officially idled at the Lordstown Assembly Plant. As such, production of the Chevrolet Cruze in the U.S. has come to an end. That may leave plenty of Cruze enthusiasts curious about the fate of the final Chevrolet Cruze model. According to various reports, that particular Cruze is staying in the […]
GM Exceeds Wall Street’s Predictions During the Fourth Quarter of 2018
GM's revenue rose by 1.8 percent to $38.4 billion during the last quarter of the year
In recent years, the major domestic automakers have struggled to find success on Wall Street. Yet, every once in a while, one of these manufacturers manages to exceed Wall Street’s lofty expectations. This was the case for General Motors during the fourth quarter of 2018, when its revenues rose by 1.8 percent to $38.4 billion. […]
This is How Toyota Helped the Environment in 2018
Toyota has released its 2018 North American Environmental Report, an annual outline of its positive impacts across the continent. The report offers a look into the company’s progress into the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, which represents a “long-term commitment to support and foster a more inclusive and sustainable society” by addressing key environmental issues around […]
GM Recognized by Dow Jones Indices for Sustainability Efforts
General Motors has once again been ranked on two Dow Jones sustainability indices — one for North America and one for the world. These highly influential indices track thousands of companies around the world and rank them based on their financial stability, environmentally friendly practices, and corporate responsibility. It’s the fourth time GM has been […]
Electric Car Terminology – Part 1
As exciting as the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is, let’s face it — the terminology can get a little confusing. Especially with such similar acronyms like HEV and PHEV (which sound strangely like some newly-discovered disease rather than the cool technology they represent). Electric Vehicle (EV) A vehicle that runs 100% on electricity. This term […]
What Would Happen (to Cars) if the EPA Disappeared?
Recently, a group of Republican Congresspeople led by Florida representative Matt Gaetz introduced HR 861, for which the full text hasn’t been completed but the title reads, “To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency.” The group’s plan is to take the regulatory power currently wielded by the EPA and dole it out to the individual state […]
GM Announces Plan to Use 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050
The General Motors Company already saves $5 million each year by using renewable energy, but that doesn’t seem to be good enough since the automotive company recently shared plans that it intends to use 100% renewable energy by 2050. That means in just 34 years, GM plans to generate or source all of the power […]
California Utilities Getting in on EV Chargers, And Why You Should Care
When it comes to electric vehicles and emissions policy, much of the country looks to California to lead the way and set precedents. This makes decisions like the one currently coming up for debate in California much more important than just a local concern. California’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., has proposed a […]
GM Orion Plant Honored as 8th Biggest Green Power User
There are a variety of ways that the General Motors Orion Assembly facility tries to reduce its environment footprint, but none of them are quite as effective as the nearby landfill that is used to power more than half of the plant using methane captured from decomposing trash, which helped it earn the honor of […]
Old Chevy Volt Batteries Are Powering GM’s New IT Building
Death is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, but there is always the comforting possibility of finding a new purpose in the afterlife. At least, there is for dead Chevy Volt batteries. According to General Motors, when the useful life of a Volt’s battery is done, it has the chance to be reincarnated as an […]
Why the GM Toledo Transmission Plant Won Its Pollution Prevention Award
Last week, during National Pollution Prevention Week, we announced that the GM Toledo Transmission plant was awarded a pollution prevention award by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable. Specifically, the award was a “Most Valuable Pollution Prevention” award, or an MVP2. Related: Longhorns Run Deep with New Chevy University of Texas Special Edition Silverado The GM […]
GM’s Toledo Plant Receives National Pollution Prevention Award
The General Motors Toledo Transmission plant received a national pollution prevention award yesterday from the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable, for its efforts to reduce the size of its footprint here on earth. The Toledo plant is responsible for manufacturing six-speed and eight-speed automatic gearboxes to be used on SUVs, crossovers, light-duty trucks, and cars. Efficient […]
Washington Couple Plans 1500 Mile LEAF Road Trip
Here’s a novel concept: you and your significant other take a 1,500-mile road trip down a good chunk of the West Coast and back and it only ends up costing you around $20. No, we’re not talking about first getting a time machine and making this road trip in 1919. This is the plan for […]
Hyundai Reveals Futuristic, Long-Range 2022 Ioniq 5
Boasting close to 300 miles of available range, a stunningly angular design, and an array of cutting-edge tech features, the all-electric 2022 Ioniq 5 crossover immediately takes its place as Hyundai’s most innovative and futuristic vehicle. Hyundai’s Other Crossover EV: Check out the sporty 2021 Kona Hyundai introduced the 2022 Ioniq 5 earlier this week, […]
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Gets High-Tech Redesign
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid debuted in the U.S. earlier this month, strengthening the model’s well-established eco-friendliness with an impressive new array of cutting-edge technologies and sleek aerodynamic design elements. Hyundai’s Flagship Sedan: Learn more about the all-new 2020 Sonata 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid features Available in Blue and Limited trims, the 2020 Sonata Hybrid […]
Grappler Concept Transforms Hyundai Veloster Into Off-Road Beast
The Hyundai Veloster isn’t the first vehicle that comes to mind for off-roading prowess, but that’s about to change. Hyundai has given its quirky three-door hatchback a massively rugged makeover just in time for November’s 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Veloster Grappler concept incorporates an array of customized components and accessories, transforming the […]
GM Wins EPA Award for Green Power Leadership
General Motors recently won an EPA honor for vigorously pursuing green power projects and strengthening demand for renewable energy across the country. GM’s 2019 Green Power Leadership Award for direct project engagement was one of only seven handed out this year. It recognizes the automaker’s efforts to develop and utilize a diverse array of green […]