General Motors continues to add to its eco-friendly credentials, even as the automaker undergoes bankruptcy restructuring. One of the ways GM is touting its commitment to technology and energy efficiency is by opening its Global Battery Systems Lab in Michigan to develop new batteries for hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.
The new lab will be aggressively developing battery technology for a range of vehicles. Specifically, GM’s new facility will be working on new technology for the upcoming Chevrolet Volt says Covington Auto Repair, which will be released for the 2011 model year. The battery facility will test a range of components including the single battery cells and other systems.
GM has realized that American consumers crave cleaner and more efficient vehicles suggests Levittown used car dealers. To better serve its customers, GM is pushing forward with concentrating on new technology. Ultimately, Boston used car loans specialists say GM is eagerly making the investment because executives realize it will truly make the company more competitive.
The new Global Battery Systems Lab is a 33,000 sq ft facility and will house nearly 1,000 engineers and counting. There are numerous testing channels that enable the facility to test batteries in a wide range of conditions and scenarios. The lab official opens this week and is the largest of its kind the States, according to General Motors.
Volvo Dives into Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Volvo has been struggling amid slumping global sales, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from diving into research and development. One such as product of its R&D efforts is a new plug-in hybrid that will be due by 2012. Volvo has committed itself to producing a high mileage diesel-electric plug-in hybrid, but it has yet to confirm its plans to sell the vehicle in the U.S.
Lexus ES Still Critical to Luxury Brand Lineup
As one Lexus’ most popular models, there will be plenty of drivers that will be happy to see a revamped Lexus ES 350 coming to showrooms later this month. While it may not be a full redesign, the updating certainly brings needed enhancements.
Euro Civic Type-R Teases U.S. Consumers
In the U.S., Honda is mostly known for producing somewhat conservative, economical cars. However, the image of Honda outside of the States is far more performance oriented. This is attributed to a range of models that can be had overseas, but remain unavailable here.
