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GE supports Australia's electric vehicle future by joining EV Engineering Limited

June 27, 2011

Sydney, Australia: 27 June 2011 - GE today made a strategic move to make electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia a real choice for all Australians and help address the nation's sustainable transport challenge.

The company has joined EV Engineering Limited (EVE), the consortium of transport services and automotive manufacturing companies working to design and engineer seven 'proof-of-concept' fully-electric, switchable-battery versions of Australia's number one selling passenger vehicle, the Holden Commodore.

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GE's T700 Engines to Power Australia's New MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters

June 24, 2011

Sydney, Australia - June 23, 2011 -- The Commonwealth of Australia has selected the U.S. Navy's MH-60R Seahawk helicopter powered by GE's T700-401C engines (1,800 shaft-horsepower class) to fulfill the Australian Defence Force's requirement for 24 new generation multi-role naval aircraft.

Value of the deal, including engines, spares and the Total Logistics Support package, is approximately US$100 million. Engine deliveries are expected to start in 2013, with initial helicopter deliveries scheduled for 2014.

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GE Releases 2010 ecomagination Annual Report, R&D Investments total nearly $2 billion in 2010

June 22, 2011

GE adds 22 new products & solutions, bringing total ecomagination portfolio to 110

Ecomagination revenues hit $18 billion for year

Sydney -- Australia, 21 June 2011---GE today released its ecomagination annual report showing it invested about $1.8 billion in 2010 on research and development of clean technologies, which puts it on course to meet its goal of $10 billion cumulative investment between 2010 and 2015.

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GE launches first national Australian advertising campaign "What a difference two letters can make"

June 20, 2011

Campaign represents increased focus on local market

Sydney -- Australia, 20 June 2011: GE today announced the launch of its first ever national advertising campaign in Australia, "Two Letters". The multi-million dollar national campaign signals a significant shift in GE‟s global strategy and an increased focus on the Australian market, with particular emphasis on healthcare and sustainability.

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AG Aero Named Authorized Service Center for GE's M601 and H80 Engines

June 15, 2011

First GE Aviation turboprop engine service center in South Pacific Region

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- June 16, 2011 -- AG Aero, part of the AGA Group of Companies, known throughout Victoria and southern New South Wales for its reliable and efficient aerial agricultural application and maintenance capabilities, has signed an agreement with GE Aviation to become an Authorized Service Center for GE's M601 and H80 turboprop engines in Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines regions.

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Australia Can Reduce Emissions and Protect its Prosperity: Vivid Economics Report

June 08, 2011

Research examines lessons learnt from leading low carbon economies in carbon productivity and policy efficiency

Sydney, 26th May 2011 - A report by Vivid Economics and Norton Rose, commissioned by GE (NYSE:GE), today revealed that it is possible for economies to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining economic growth and prosperity; and that Australia is lagging behind its trading partners in achieving this.

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GE Capital to sell remainder of home lending business to Pepper Homeloans

May 24, 2011

Sydney, Australia: GE Capital Australia and New Zealand has today signed an agreement to sell approximately $5 billion dollars in mortgages to Pepper Homeloans, in a sale that marks the final phase of its withdrawal from its home lending business in Australia and New Zealand.

"This transaction aligns with GE Capital's strategy to become Australia and New Zealand's leading specialist financial services provider," said Skander Malcolm, President and CEO, GE Capital Australia & New Zealand.

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GE Capital acquires over NZ$100 million of Face Finance assets

May 22, 2011

Auckland: GE Capital's New Zealand Equipment Finance business has acquired over NZ$100 million of commercial loan assets from Face Finance Limited, a subsidiary of South Canterbury Finance.

The deal consolidates GE Capital's position as a specialist financial service provider and complements its equipment finance offering in the New Zealand market.

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First Quarter Earnings

April 21, 2011

GE announced strong first-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $3.6 billion, up 58%, or $0.33 per share, up 65%, from the first quarter of 2010.

Please click here to read the rest of the press release, in English.

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Rettungskarten für den Ernstfall

March 16, 2011

Ab sofort mit an Bord: Rettungskarten für den Ernstfall

Ab sofort mit an Bord: Rettungskarten für den Ernstfall

ASL Fleet Services, ein Unternehmensbereich von GE Capital in Deutschland, rüstet jetzt alle Kundenfahrzeuge, die über die ASL Logistic Center bundesweit ausgeliefert werden, mit den neuen ADAC-Rettungskarten aus -- damit die Hilfe im Notfall optimal abläuft.

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