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USAMP and A/SP receive $6M from DOE for automotive advanced high-strength steel project

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USAMP, a collaborative organization of Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, will work in cooperation with the A/SP on the project to demonstrate the applicability of ICME for the development and deployment of 3GAHSS for passenger vehicle weight reduction. and General Motors Co. Earlier post.).

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History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

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GEM started in 1992 when a group of engineers left General Motors (GM) to form a company. These cars attracted the attention of the auto industry and led to the purchase of GEM by DaimlerChrysler. While it has a bright future, the GEM lineup has come a long way since its start 30 years ago.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries. Click to enlarge.

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DOE expands partnership with industry to advance next-generation automotive technologies, adds Tesla and EPRI as members: US DRIVE

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The full list of US DRIVE partners includes: Auto industry: United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (the collaborative research company for Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors) and Tesla Motors.

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Federal Bankruptcy Court Approves GM Asset Sale to New GM

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Judge Robert Gerber of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the sale of substantially all of General Motors Corporation’s assets to NGMCO, Inc., will change its name to General Motors Company and continue to operate under GM’s historic corporate and sub brands.

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Is green to blame for problems in auto industry?

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Most green car enthusiasts would claim that it was General Motors’ and Chrysler’s lack of foresight in embracing green cars and alternative fuel technologies that led to their downfall. Tags: Chrysler Green cars Latest news general motors is green to blame. To read the article in full, click here.

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Tesla Motors reaches corporate profitability

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Big guns in the US auto industry like General Motors and Chrysler may still be reeling from the credit crunch, but upstart electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors has achieved overall corporate profitability in July.