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General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids

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Despite previously having committed itself toward a future where it builds all-electric vehicles, General Motors has made plans to bring plug-in hybrids back to our market. General Motors already delivered the Chevrolet Bolt, with the model becoming one of the first affordable EVs offering real utility to customers.

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Kia reveals plans for an all-new modular vehicle at CES 2024

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At CES 2024, the automaker presented the Kia Concept PV5. Kia’s presentation revealed that the Concept PV5 is a versatile van with many uses, including ride-sharing services. In 2023, Hyundai Motor Group sold the second-most electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States after EV leader Tesla.

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GM says goodbye to the standard Chevy Bolt EV — again

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General Motors is implementing a strategic shift in its electric vehicle strategy. By June, however, GM CEO Mary Barra hinted at a reborn Chevy Bolt that would be positioned as an affordable electric vehicle. First introduced in 2016, the Bolt EV was intended to be an affordable, mass-market electric vehicle.

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Next-gen PHEVs, Nissan EV pickup, Tesla at 6M, GM and CATL: Today’s Car News

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As several executives suggested this past week at the New York Auto Show, they’re also a key to enable the next generation of 70-mile plug-in hybrids , as incentivized by California, without compromise. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL.

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Cadillac teases new Opulent Velocity performance EV concept, is it too little too late?

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General Motors has already pushed back production of several key electric models, including the Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra Denali EV. A more affordable Blazer EV is set to debut later this year. GM expects the Equinox EV to be “the most affordable” in its segment with up to 319 miles range.

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GM, Ford R&D execs stress importance of improved, advanced fuels for future engine efficiency gains, GHG goals

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In separate presentations at the 2017 SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit, R&D executives from GM and Ford each stressed the importance of improved, advanced fuels—among other technology developments—for their future engine efficiency gains and for long-term CO 2 emissions goals.

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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

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As several executives suggested this past week at the New York Auto Show, they’re also a key to enable the next generation of 70-mile plug-in hybrids , as incentivized by California, without compromise. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL.

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