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At General Motors, innovation is our north star. As the first automotive company to mass-produce an affordable electric car, and the first to develop an electric starter and air bags, GM has always pushed the limits of engineering.

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GM invests $10m in Canada plant to boost driverless technology
GM invests $10m in Canada plant to boost driverless technology
Published on June 15, 2016
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General Motors has announced plans to invest $10m (£6.96m) in a Canadian plant as part of an effort to boost driverless technology and cold weather testing. GM will also hire 1,000 new workers in Ontario to focus on research for connected and driver... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
New Levels of Connectedness: Applying IoT to Global Sustainability Challenges
New Levels of Connectedness: Applying IoT to Global Sustainability Challenges
Published on June 9, 2016
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way we connect with each other and the world around us. While creating new opportunities for business engagement and new systems for developing data, complex and challenging questions about privacy and sec... View More

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Sustainable Brands Community and Flagship Conference Heading to Detroit in 2017
Sustainable Brands Community and Flagship Conference Heading to Detroit in 2017
Published on June 9, 2016
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2016 - The largest global peer community of brand leaders and sustainability practitioners focused on advancing brand value creation through sustainability-led innovation is heading to Detroit, Michigan in 2017.  Sustainable B... View More

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Maven Reaches One Million Miles Driven; Boston, Chicago, and D.C. Join Lineup
Maven Reaches One Million Miles Driven; Boston, Chicago, and D.C. Join Lineup
Published on May 20, 2016
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In less than four months, Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, has grown to five markets: New York City, Ann Arbor, Mich., and today announced Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Maven members have driven more than one million miles, br... View More

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GM Strengthens Business, Communities through Mobility
GM Strengthens Business, Communities through Mobility
Published on May 10, 2016
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DETROIT – The rules of vehicle use and ownership are changing rapidly, according to GM’s latest Sustainability Report (gmsustainability.com) released Tuesday. Connectivity, car-sharing, alternative propulsion and autonomous vehicles are key eleme... View More

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GM and NWF Partner to Enhance Sustainability Education
GM and NWF Partner to Enhance Sustainability Education
Published on May 6, 2016
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General Motors and the National Wildlife Federation are partnering to increase environmental education in schools. The new GM Eco-Green program will connect NWF's network of over 3,700 participating Eco-Schools with local GM non-manufacturing facilit... View More

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5 Most Promising Signs of Detroit's Rebirth
5 Most Promising Signs of Detroit's Rebirth
Published on April 20, 2016
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Last week, Sustainable Brands staff and corporate members took a trip to Detroit to celebrate the relocation of our flagship conference in 2017. Why are we moving from San Diego to Detroit? The answer is simple: We are inspired by the city’s revita... View More

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GM Recycles Water Bottles to Make Chevy Equinox Part
GM Recycles Water Bottles to Make Chevy Equinox Part
Published on April 20, 2016
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General Motors is turning its employees’ recycled water bottles into a new life: noise-reducing fabric insulation that covers the Chevrolet Equinox engine. The bottles – collected from five of its Michigan facilities – are also being turned int... View More

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GM Recycles Water Bottles to Make Chevy Equinox Part
GM Recycles Water Bottles to Make Chevy Equinox Part
Published on April 12, 2016
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DETROIT – General Motors is turning its employees’ recycled water bottles into a new life: noise-reducing fabric insulation that covers the Chevrolet Equinox engine. The bottles – collected from five of its Michigan facilities – are also b... View More

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General Motors Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Win EnergySMART Energy Innovator Award
General Motors Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Win EnergySMART Energy Innovator Award
Published on April 8, 2016
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EnerNOC, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENOC), a leading provider of energy intelligence software (EIS) and demand response solutions, announced today that global automotive giant General Motors Company (GM) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), one of the largest ... View More

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More than 400 GM Dealerships Join Green Program
More than 400 GM Dealerships Join Green Program
Published on March 31, 2016
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DETROIT – When Lee Davis became the fourth-generation owner of Davis Chevrolet in Lexington, North Carolina, he used his expertise as an environmental scientist to upgrade the dealership. From heating the service department and body shop with us... View More

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Five Star Rating: GM Earns Fifth ENERGY STAR® Award
Five Star Rating: GM Earns Fifth ENERGY STAR® Award
Published on March 29, 2016
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DETROIT – General Motors earned its fifth U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award for leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. The company continues to find ways to cut ener... View More

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CDP: 7 Automakers May Face Exposure to Up to $4.8B in Emissions Penalties
CDP: 7 Automakers May Face Exposure to Up to $4.8B in Emissions Penalties
Published on March 24, 2016
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A new report from CDP, analyzing 15 of the world’s largest automakers with combined market capitalization of US$846 billion, has found that tightening regulations on emissions are having a significant business impact in the wake of the Volkswagen s... View More

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Lyft and GM Launch Express Drive Program
Lyft and GM Launch Express Drive Program
Published on March 15, 2016
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SAN FRANCISCO – Lyft and General Motors today announced the launch of their Express Drive short-term rental program exclusive to the Lyft platform. The program will make cars available to Lyft drivers at affordable rates with insurance and mainten... View More

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GM to Acquire Cruise Automation to Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Development
GM to Acquire Cruise Automation to Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Development
Published on March 14, 2016
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SAN FRANCISCO – General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) announced today it is acquiring Cruise Automation to add Cruise’s deep software talent and rapid development capability to further accelerate GM’s development of autonomous vehicle technology. ... View More

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GM’s Distribution and IT Centers Star in Energy Efficiency
GM’s Distribution and IT Centers Star in Energy Efficiency
Published on March 4, 2016
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DETROIT – Eleven General Motors facilities have earned ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy efficiency from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These buildings, which include seven parts distribution centers, a global headquarters ... View More

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GM Launches Maven On-Demand Car-Sharing Service
GM Launches Maven On-Demand Car-Sharing Service
Published on January 21, 2016
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Less than three weeks after General Motors (GM) announced a $500 million investment in ride-for-hire service Lyft, GM made another big move towards “the future of mobility.” This week, GM launched Maven: an on-demand car-sharing service and “pe... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
10 Sustainable Business Stories That Shaped 2015 ... and Some Questions for 2016
10 Sustainable Business Stories That Shaped 2015 ... and Some Questions for 2016
Published on December 30, 2015
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2015 was a pivotal time when humanity turned more decisively toward building a thriving and sustainable world. On our largest shared challenge, climate change, most of the major hurdles to action — both imagined and real — started to crumble. And... View More

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GM Advancing Global Zero-Waste Goal by Making Shoes, Washing Rags
GM Advancing Global Zero-Waste Goal by Making Shoes, Washing Rags
Published on December 17, 2015
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Making shoe soles and washing solvent-drenched rags instead of discarding disposables are two ways General Motors is approaching its aspirational goal of becoming a zero-waste manufacturer.With the addition of six landfill-free sites in Mexico and En... View More

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Trending: Ford Seeks Sustainable Rubber Alternative, While Chevy Lightweights New Corvette
Trending: Ford Seeks Sustainable Rubber Alternative, While Chevy Lightweights New Corvette
Published on July 28, 2015
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Two major American automakers have formed innovative partnerships aimed at producing vehicles with lighter and more sustainable materials.First, Ford is in search of a sustainable alternative to rubber. Due to the extreme price fluctuations of natura... View More

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