Solar Power At GM

Chevy Volt Plant To Bask In Eco Consciousness

So we've all heard about the Chevy Volt.  It was named Motortrend's car of the year, mlost notably for it's fuel economy and green friendliness.  

Well then it only makes sense that GM would add a 264,000-square-foot solar panel to the Volt assembly plant in Detroit.  

"This is about reducing this plant's environmental footprintm" Bob Ferguson, GM's VP of Global Public Policy, told the Detroit Free Press.  

This is just one of many ways GM plants are environemantally conscious. Other features include an oxidizer that scrubs carbon-dioxide output, the aforementioned energy-efficient lighting, and a 16.5-acre wildlife habitat.  Yep, a wildlife habitat.  

The 516-kilowatt project, announced Wednesday by GM and DTE Energy, will generate electricity capable of charging 150 of the electric cars with extended-range capability every day for a year.

GM is one of the leading users of renewable energy in the manufacturing sector, deriving energy for manufacturing operations from solar, hydro, and landfill gas resources. In the United States alone, 1.4 percent of GM energy consumption comes from renewable resources.

“We strive to reduce the impact our facilities have on the environment, and Detroit-Hamtramck continues to make progress in sustainability,” said Ferguson.

There you have it.  Remember, West Herr Chevy of Orchard Park has a Volt in stock.  Come by and see it in action!