The Chevrolet Volt, the first mass-produced vehicle to achieve triple-digit fuel economy, will be part of the CharityWorks GreenHouse. The GreenHouse is the first carbon neutral designer show house on the East Coast. Located in McLean, Va., and open to the public beginning Oct. 10, the GreenHouse showcases eco-friendly construction; sustainable furnishings, fabrics and finishes; and how simple it is for homeowners to own an electric car.

WHAT: Media can learn about the Chevrolet Volt and the CharityWorks GreenHouse

WHEN: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
10:30 – 11 a.m.

WHERE: CharityWorks GreenHouse
1310 Calder Road , McLean, Va. 22101

Parking available one block away:
McLean Baptist Church
1367 Chain Bridge Road (corners of Brawner Street and Calder Road)

WHO:
Speakers:

• Tony Posawatz, GM Vehicle Line Director, Global Electric Vehicles and Chevrolet Volt
• Mark Lowham, Senior Vice President, WEST*GROUP, and chairman of CharityWorks GreenHouse Executive Committee
• Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple, Chairwoman of the Virginia Majority Caucus

Participants:

• L. Preston Bryant, Jr., Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources
• Sen. Janet Howell, Fairfax County
• Sen. Patsy Ticer, Chairwoman of the Virginia Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
• Delegate Ken Plum, Virginia House Democratic Caucus Chairman
• Delegate Margi Vanderhye, Virginia House

BACKGROUND: The extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt is scheduled to be in the marketplace by November 2010. Plugging in daily, using the grid electricity, is the key to the Volt’s high-mileage performance. Fully charged, it will travel up to 40 miles on electricity from the grid. A small onboard engine-generator fueled by gasoline or E85 creates additional electricity to extend the range of the vehicle to well over 300 miles. This means if a person living in McLean were to drive a Volt, they could drive back and forth to work in D.C. every day without ever needing to buy gas.

The CharityWorks GreenHouse, constructed by WEST*GROUP, features the designs of 19 acclaimed interior designers, including internationally recognized Barry Dixon. Designed by the Washington, D.C., architectural firm of Cunningham Quill, the GreenHouse showcases how energy efficient design, renewable energy systems and smart locations can come together in a home that is both environmentally friendly and a beautiful place to live.

The GreenHouse has been designed to qualify for the LEED Platinum certification and based on the Energy Star Yardstick is more energy efficient than 99.99% of the homes built since 2000.

Proceeds from the CharityWorks GreenHouse benefit the McLean Project for the Arts, Friendship Public Charter School, the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund . For details log on to www.charityworksgreenhouse.com.

About General Motors: General Motors Company, one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 219,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors Company acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on July 10, 2009, and references to prior periods in this and other press materials refer to operations of the old General Motors Corporation. More information on the new General Motors Company can be found at www.gm.com. For more information on the Volt, visit http://media.gm.com/volt/.

About CharityWorks:
CharityWorks is a volunteer-led community organization that has been making connections between dreams and reality. Since 1999, Charity Works has channeled millions of dollars to community organizations doing the hart work of helping break the cycle of poverty that continues to plague our nation’s capital. For additional information, visit www.charityworksgreenhouse.com.