February 2004 Vol. 3, No. 2

 

Arlington, Texas plant commemorates 50th anniversary

GM's Arlington Assembly plant marked its 50th anniversary of assembling vehicles in Texas on January 23, 2004.
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Explore how
fuel cells work with interactive graphic

Click the image above to view the fuel cell info graphic

 

GM's Flint North plant excels in supporting Make-a-Wish

The people of GM Powertrain Flint North have bragging rights to being among the most generous GM locations for support of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Michigan.
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New aluminum forming process improves fuel efficiency

2004 Malibu Maxx features panels created using the innovative aluminum forming process

An innovative aluminum forming process, expected to provide improved styling flexibility, simplify assembly, boost quality and improve fuel economy, is getting its debut on the '04 Chevy Malibu Maxx.
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Duke, GM to jointly explore fuel cell technology issues

Duke University and GM have reached agreement on a multi-year, interdisciplinary teaching and research project aimed at furthering worldwide efforts to develop hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles by 2010.
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GM to use nanocomposites on highest volume car

A lightweight, high performance nanocomposite material is being used in the body side molding of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala.
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GM hybrid buses move Super Bowl spectators

Houston Metro Transit buses powered by GM hybrid technology demonstrated the latest in clean, fuel-efficient public transportation as thousands of visitors poured into the city for America's premier sporting event.
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GM bestows honors at 2004 Trumpet Awards