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GM and U of M create new institute for research

General Motors and the University of Michigan have been working together on vehicle technology for 50 years, and a new institute will take the long-standing relationship to the next level. GM researchers will work with U of M faculty and students to develop new battery, engine, manufacturing, and smart materials technology to expedite the advancement of cars and trucks. One of the initiatives at the new GM/U-M Institute of Automotive Research and Education is to develop new fuel injection technologies that will improve efficiency and reduce ... Read more →

Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy

John McElroy is host of the TV program "Autoline Detroit". Every week he brings his unique insights as an auto industry insider to Autoblog readers. GM'S BREAKTHROUGH IN SMART MATERIALS By John ...

GM and U of M create new institute for research 7 months ago on Autoblog

General Motors and the University of Michigan have been working together on vehicle technology for 50 years, and a new institute will take the long-standing relationship to the next level. GM researchers will work with U of M faculty and students to develop new battery, engine, manufacturing, and ...

Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy 2 years ago on Autoblog

John McElroy is host of the TV program "Autoline Detroit". Every week he brings his unique insights as an auto industry insider to Autoblog readers. GM'S BREAKTHROUGH IN SMART MATERIALS By John McElroy I first came across what they call "smart materials" back in the early 1980s. It was at the SAE ...








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