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Tula Technology hits milestone of 1M vehicles produced with Dynamic Skip Fire

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Tula’s proprietary technology is being used in the top-selling Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado and Suburban, and the GMC Sierra and Yukon. Tula’s first DSF innovation reached proof of concept internally in 2011 and with GM in 2014.

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2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, 2024 Chevy Colorado: Today’s Car News

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This is the company that bought the remains of Saab after its 2011 bankruptcy, and briefly restarted Saab production in Sweden in 2013. New teaser photos hint at some of the upgrades that will feature on the Bison. The Swedish company NEVS has gone into hibernation a decade after its battle to save Saab.

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GM CTO says company accelerating electric vehicle development in China; R&D focus on batteries and lightweight materials

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In September 2011, GM China opened the Advanced Materials Lab in Shanghai. GM has brought to the China market the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, Buick LaCrosse with eAssist and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. Pure electric vehicles, which run on full electric propulsion. Earlier post.).

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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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Shanghai GM has outlined the next phase of its “Drive to Green” product strategy—launched in 2008 ( earlier post )—for 2011-2015. In 2011, the new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, which will have 20% better fuel economy than the standard model, and the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range capability will be introduced.

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Shanghai OnStar launches 3 new service packages, mobile app

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At the same time, users of 2011 Cadillac Escalade, SRX, Buick New LaCrosse and Enclave can also use the OnStar mobile application to remote start their vehicles. Users can utilize the functions of a traditional smart key via their mobile phones, such as horn and lights, door lock/unlock.

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GM invests $1.4B for Arlington Plant upgrades for SUVs

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Production schedules for Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, GMC Yukons and Yukon XLs and Cadillac Escalades will be unaffected by the construction. Since 2011, GM has invested nearly $2 billion in manufacturing improvements at Arlington Assembly including the latest announcement, the launch of the current full-size SUVs and a new stamping plant.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox.