GM signs pact with Indian institute for jatropha vehicle tests

In Michigan, General Motors announced that it has signed an agreement with India’s Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute to acquire jatropha biodiesel for testing with GM vehicles.  Under the two-year agreement, the Institute research, produce and supply jatropha biodiesel to GM.

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