GM

Investment

Investor groups point finger at "Climate Laggards": Exxon, GM and Others

US investor group names and shames those firms consistently obstructing climate change related shareholder resolutions

clock 20 February 2009 • 5 min read

Technology

Government takes microscope to nanotech food

Environment secretary predicts microscopic technologies could play key role in boosting food supplies and tackling climate change

clock 09 February 2009 • 2 min read

Technology

GM keeps electric dreams alive despite bankruptcy threat

Auto giant earmarks $30m investment for Chevy Volt power pack plant

clock 23 January 2009 • 2 min read

Technology

Government scientific adviser: GM may help feed growing population

Bob Watson to argue research is needed to determine whether GM crops can help feed growing population in world affected by climate change

clock 22 January 2009 • 2 min read

Transport

US auto giants go green for bailout cash

Chief executives sacrifice private jets to travel to committee on hybrid cars

clock 08 December 2008 • 2 min read

Transport

SolarWorld GM purchase depends on bailouts failing

GM wants to exhaust bailout possibilities before it accepts a takeover

clock 21 November 2008 • 2 min read

Transport

Chrysler halts hybrid production

Falling fuel prices and fierce competition lead to factory closure

clock 03 November 2008 • 1 min read

Transport

Electric car's march into the mainstream gathers pace

GM debuts plug in hybrid Volt, as Tesla outlines plans for new factory

clock 17 September 2008 • 2 min read

Transport

Is the Hummer running out of gas?

GM announces review of much-criticised gas guzzler as part of new strategy designed to meet shift in demand towards low-emission vehicles

clock 04 June 2008 • 2 min read