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GM Perspective on EthanolColeman Jones Biofuels implementation ManagerHarvesting Agri-Energy Conference March 15, 2006: 

GM Perspective on Ethanol Coleman Jones Biofuels implementation Manager Harvesting Agri-Energy Conference March 15, 2006

GM Perspective on Ethanol: 

GM Perspective on Ethanol Opportunity Renewable. Reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil – “Grown in America” appeal. Potential to displace significant amounts of petroleum. Greenhouse gas benefit – depending on production methods and raw materials employed. Competitive opportunity. Infrastructure issues much simpler and less costly than gaseous alternative fuels (CNC, LPG, Hydrogen). Challenge Low concentration ethanol blends (E10, E6) present emission challenges. High concentration blend (E85) consumer availability is limited, infrastructure needed. Reduced volumetric fuel economy (miles per gallon) immediately observed by customer in typical E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs).

U.S. Fuel Ethanol Production has Experienced Large Increases, and the Trend Will Continue: 

U.S. Fuel Ethanol Production has Experienced Large Increases, and the Trend Will Continue Source: Renewable Fuels Association Actual Production Energy Bill Requirement

Ethanol has Traction!: 

Ethanol has Traction! Large number of E85 flex-fuel vehicles in U.S. fleet: AMFA of 1988 provided option to obtain CAFE credits since 1993 U.S. vehicle fleet exceeds 5 million cars and trucks today The only alternative fuel where chicken & egg dilemma is being overcome. 30% of U.S. Gasoline is sold as E10

E85 Availability and AppealSeptember 2005: 

E85 Availability and Appeal September 2005

GM E85 FFV U.S. Vehicle Production: 

GM E85 FFV U.S. Vehicle Production TBD TBD TBD

2006 Chevrolet E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles: 

Silverado Avalanche Tahoe Suburban 2006 Chevrolet E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles

2006 GMC E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles: 

Yukon Sierra Yukon XL 2006 GMC E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles

New in 2006 – E85 Flex Fuel Passenger Cars: 

Chevrolet Impala New in 2006 – E85 Flex Fuel Passenger Cars Chevrolet Monte Carlo

New 2007 E85 Flex-Fuel utilities on sale now: 

New 2007 E85 Flex-Fuel utilities on sale now Chevrolet Tahoe GMC Yukon

North America - Pending E85 Flex-Fuel Vehicle Applications . . .: 

North America - Pending E85 Flex-Fuel Vehicle Applications . . . Full-Size Van Chevrolet Uplander Malibu

GM Europe E85 Flex-Fuel . . .: 

GM Europe E85 Flex-Fuel . . .

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GM do Brasil – Flex-Fuel . . .

Of the 11.8 Billion Bushels of Corn Produced in U.S. in 2004, About 12% Was Used for Ethanol Production: 

Of the 11.8 Billion Bushels of Corn Produced in U.S. in 2004, About 12% Was Used for Ethanol Production The U.S. produced 3.41 billion gallons of fuel ethanol in 2004, equivalent to 2.28 billion gallons of gasoline In 2003, the U.S. consumed 134 billion gallons of gasoline and 39 billion gallons of on-road diesel fuels Source: ERS/USDA, 2004, Feed Outlook (in RFA, 2005); EIA

Practical Estimate of Potential U.S. Ethanol Portion of U.S. Light-Duty Fuels (Year 2020): 

Practical Estimate of Potential U.S. Ethanol Portion of U.S. Light-Duty Fuels (Year 2020) Gasoline Ethanol Corn Crop Residue Energy Crop MSW All percentages are on an energy basis >25%

2006 Biofuels Activities: 

2006 Biofuels Activities Research & Testing Cellulosic ethanol studies with University of Toronto Support consortia study on E85 with direct injection spark engine (SIDI) B20 system analysis (materials and wear) with selected suppliers Bio-diesel study with New Delhi University (India) Education, Promotion & Infrastructure Partner with suppliers, retailers, and states on E85 availability. Support DOE Clean Cities effort. Implement yellow caps and badging on GM E85 FFVs (Mid Year). Use SAE to encourage OEM standardization of yellow E85 fuel caps

2006 Ethanol Activities: 

2006 Ethanol Activities Governors Ethanol Coalition Implemented 28 vehicle E85 FFV demonstration fleet. RFA included in demonstration fleet deployment. Supported significant GEC vehicle media events in 10 states. Extension and refresh under consideration for additional year.

2006 Ethanol Activities: 

2006 Ethanol Activities Marketing and Advertising Launched E85 FFV national advertising – Super Bowl & Olympics Initiation of livegreengoyellow.com Partnership and product announcements at auto shows (LA, DC, IL, MN) Integrated E85 FFV messaging in new product launches

General Motors Commitment: 

General Motors Commitment Implement Propulsion Technologies that improve fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact Work to assure that new propulsion and fuel technologies are linked Promote the use of alternative fuels that make sense economically and environmentally including biofuels and hydrogen