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GM CEO Barra leans on price parity to take out Tesla in race to EV superiority

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General Motors CEO Mary Barra has plans to catch Tesla by mid-decade, and she plans to lean on cheaper electric vehicles that are more comparable in price to gas cars to do it. More affordable cars are the key to the plan, which Barra solidified during the interview. “Basically, the future is very exciting.

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Major automakers, startups, technology companies and others launch Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI)

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Early in May major automakers, startups, technology companies and others came together to launch, MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, to explore blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely accessible.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. General Motors LLC. Ford Motor Company. General Motors LLC. Cummins Inc.

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GM and OnStar sign on as official Pecan Street partners; studying EV services and smart grid interaction

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OnStar and General Motors are partnering in the Pecan Street Inc.’s s smart grid research project in Austin’s Mueller community, the Pecan Street Demonstration. Headquartered at The University of Texas at Austin, Pecan Street Inc. 25% affordable housing. The Mueller Community. Attributes include: 700 acres.

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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

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Today’s headline news is trucks, highlighted by General Motors CEO Mary Barra’s keynote unveiling the coming Chevrolet Silverado EV, announcing it was available for online reservations. The Work Truck version of the Silverado EV will be affordable. The RST bumps up the horsepower of the two-motor system to 664 hp and 780 lb.-ft.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs.

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Tesla holds lowest vehicle price increase rate as new car prices hit all-time high

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Other automakers with over 20% price increase rates included Mitsubishi (23.8%), and General Motors (21.6%). The Cybertruck will be built at Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas in Austin. However, the most affordable vehicle from the company, the Model 3 SR+ , still remains under the national average new car price at $41,990.

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