Tag: Milford Proving Ground
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General Motors | MPG 100: GM Employees Celebrate the Centennial of Milford Proving Ground
On September 25, more than 7,000 GM employees, retirees, and their families gathered at the Milford Proving Ground to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The event featured a tour of the 4,000-acre facility, showcasing historical vehicles and artifacts. Visitors were given a glimpse into the testing processes and the crucial role Milford has played in vehicle…
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General Motors | MPG 100: GM President Mark Reuss’ Milford Proving Ground Memories
Mark Reuss reflects on his time at GM’s Milford Proving Ground, where he started his career as a summer student working on V6 engines. Now GM’s president, Reuss values the “knothole rides” he holds with engineers to assess vehicles in development. Milford Proving Ground, opened in 1924, has been essential in developing and refining GM’s…
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General Motors | MPG 100: After 40 Years at GM, Wayne McConnell Still Has Something to Prove
Wayne McConnell has led Milford Proving Ground for over 40 years and continues to drive the future of vehicle testing. Based in Michigan, McConnell’s career at GM started in 1982 as a test engineer for tires and wheels. Throughout his career, he has held various roles, eventually overseeing GM’s vehicle integration globally. Now, he is…
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General Motors | MPG 100: 20 Facts About Milford Proving Ground
Milford Proving Ground celebrates 100 years of testing and innovation, playing a key role in the development of all GM vehicles. Located in Michigan, Milford Proving Ground, established in 1924, spans over 4,000 acres and includes more than 150 miles of test roads. It has been a site for major innovations such as autonomous vehicle…
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GM Defense｜Hosts Warrior Rising at Milford Proving Ground
September 23, 2024 GM Defense hosted leaders and members of the veteran support group Warrior Rising at Milford Proving Ground, showcasing GM’s advanced technologies. Warrior Rising is a nonprofit helping veterans succeed in business. Over 30 veterans test-drove the GMC HUMMER EV and Infantry Squad Vehicle, alongside Chevrolet Corvettes. Source: GM Defense (September 23, 2024)https://news.gm.com/newsroom.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2024/sep/0923-gmdefense.html