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Chevrolet Minivan to Use Volt Technology

When we think "electric car", we often think "small". At the 2011 Automotive News World Congress, Dan Akerson, CEO, General Motors Co. broke that stereotype, indicating that the technology in the Chevrolet Volt will show up in a minivan version in the next few years. This move begins an industry wide transition to full size electric vehicles. Akerson also shared news that by the second-generation of the Volt, General Motor...

Chevrolet to Utilize Recycled Oil Booms Used for the Gulf Cleanup



Not only have General Motors and Chevrolet created an environmentally friendly all electric car in the Chevy Volt, but in building the Volt they are also helping out with the Gulf Oil Spill cleanup.

Chevrolet is collecting and recycling the oil-soaked plastic booms so they can be used as pieces in the Volt. To prepare the collected materials for use, they will be spun dry in a centrifuge and then chemically altered...