May 13, 2013
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Scientists have developed techniques for the genetic improvement of sunflowers using a non-GMO based approach. The new technology platform can harness the plant’s own genes to improve characteristics of sunflower, develop genetic traits, which will improve its role as an important oilseed crop. Continue reading
March 7, 2013
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Computers and smartphones have spoiled us: The rate of progress in electric car technology might not seem very fast in comparison, but it’s steadily pushing us toward EVs that are affordable and have enough range for the vast majority of drivers. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 7, 2013
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Forbes reports on how General Motors is recycling or reusing “90 percent of its manufacturing waste.” Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 28, 2013
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GM sold about 30,000 Volts and Opel Amperas (basically a rebadged Volt) in 2012. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 28, 2013
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Genetically modified (GM) crops have been a source of great controversy — particularly in Europe — but acts of vandalism and associated security costs have made scientific evidence about the health and ecological impacts of those crops hard to come b… Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 13, 2013
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The Cadillac ELR was a big hit at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. As the first official offspring of the Chevrolet Volt that is slated for commercial production, it represents an important step forward for GM. Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 15, 2013
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The drivetrain technology used in the Chevrolet Volt has started migrating to other GM cars, and the 2014 Cadillac ELR is the first example of this. Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 10, 2013
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Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna have conducted feeding trials with mice to investigate the allergenicity of genetically modified (GM) weevil-resistant peas. Development of the peas was discontinued in 2005 when a risk assessment conduct… Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 13, 2011
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John Bradburn has worked at General Motors for 32 years, 17 of which he has spent as an Environmental Engineer responsible for solving GM’s most difficult waste problems. We caught up with Brandburn to talk about sustainability and…
Share on FacebookDecember 21, 2010
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More than 2.7 million feet of oil containment booms were used to rein in oil on the water’s surface during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill from April to July. Instead of letting these inflatable, plastic-based tubes go to waste, General Motors…
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