GM's "Big" Hybrids at the Pacific International Auto Show and Globe Conference in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, March 30, 2004; General Motors of Canada will showcase its hybrid transit bus and hybrid trucks at the Pacific International Auto Show and Globe 2004 Environmental Conference in Vancouver this week.

GM's auto show display will feature the industry's first no compromise Hybrid pick-up truck. GM's Hybrid version of its GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado are already on sale to fleet customers.

The Hybrid Transit Bus will be on display at Globe 2004 from March 31 to April 2, plus GM's booth at the conference will showcase the Advanced Hybrid System that powers the Hybrid Transit Bus.

David Paterson, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at General Motors of Canada said, "Our strategy is to apply Hybrid technology to the highest fuel consuming vehicles first such as transit buses and trucks. The auto show and Globe 2004 are perfect venues to showcase these fuel efficient Hybrid vehicles."

The Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment, who will be in attendance at Globe 2004 said, "Large vehicles such as transit buses and trucks tend to consume more fuel so GM's strategy of focusing on these vehicles is very encouraging. Hybrids can make a significant impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions."

Hybrids are an integral part of GM Canada's environmental plan, which also includes operating clean facilities, being a leader in fuel efficiency, offering a range of alternate fuel vehicles, and leading the industry in research and development:

1. GM has reduced CO2 emissions from its facilities by 35% since 1990.
2. Its hybrid strategy of focusing on the highest fuel consuming vehicles first provides the greatest opportunity for reduction in overall fuel consumption.
3. GM Canada has won more Natural Resources Canada EnerGuide fuel efficiency awards than any other auto manufacturer.
4. GM offers a wide range of alternate fuel vehicles including Natural Gas, E-85 Ethanol and E-10 Ethanol.
5. GM Canada leads the industry in research and development in Canada. It has a Vehicle Engineering Centre in Oshawa, has numerous research projects with Canadian universities, and has strategic partnerships with Canada leading fuel cell companies - Hydrogenics and General Hydrogen.

Transit buses equipped with GM's Hybrid Electric technology achieve fuel economy improvements of up to 50 percent over conventional buses. They produce 90 percent fewer particulates, and hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. They also produce 50 percent fewer oxides of nitrogen than conventional buses. GM's hybrid truck system, which is available in the Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra full-size pickups, improve fuel economy by up to 13 percent. They are currently available to fleet customers and will be available to retail consumers later this year.

Headquartered in Oshawa Ontario, General Motors of Canada employs 22,000 people nationwide. GM of Canada manufactures a variety of vehicles, engines, transmissions and other components, and markets the full range of General Motors vehicles and related services through 795 dealerships and retailers across Canada. Vehicles sold through this network include Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Hummer, Saturn and Saab.