GM China
For Release: September 28, 2012
GM (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Communications
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Shanghai 201206, China
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General Motors Launches First Responder Training Program for
New Energy Vehicles in China
Shanghai – General Motors joined the Shanghai government today in the launch
of China’s first ever new energy vehicle (NEV) first responder training program.
The initiative was created to teach public safety professionals how to safely
rescue crash victims in hybrid, electric and other NEVs.
As a leader in the development of hybrid and electric vehicle technology, GM
cooperated with the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and
Informatization, the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai
Municipality, the Shanghai Fire Control Bureau and the Shanghai Jiading Fire
Control Bureau for today’s program.
“GM is pleased to lend our technical expertise to support this unique training
program, which will help ensure the safety of first responders to accidents
involving various types of new energy vehicles,” said Ray Bierzynski, GM China
Executive Director of Electrification Strategy. “This is part of our commitment to
being a driving force for the electrification and sustainable development of
China’s automotive industry.”
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In its 12th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese government is emphasizing the creation
of a clean-energy automotive industry through the development of NEVs,
including conventional hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery electric vehicles and
extended-range electric vehicles. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information
Technology expects cumulative sales of battery electric vehicles and hybrids to
surpass 500,000 units by 2015.
GM has brought several of its latest NEVs to China. It currently offers the Buick
LaCrosse with eAssist, Cadillac Escalade hybrid and Chevrolet Volt extendedrange electric vehicle through Shanghai GM.
General Motors traces its roots back to 1908. GM has 12 joint ventures, two
wholly owned foreign enterprises and more than 35,000 employees in China. GM
and its joint ventures offer the broadest lineup of vehicles and brands among
automakers in China. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles are sold under
the Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang, Opel and Wuling brands. In 2011,
GM sold more than 2.5 million vehicles in China. It has been the sales leader
among global automakers in the market for seven consecutive years. More
information on General Motors in China can be found at GM Media Online.
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General Motors China
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General Motors China
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james.zheng@gm.com
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