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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

Charged EVs

Upcoming electric passenger vehicles and light trucks from GM get most of the attention, but its new commercial EV brand is a quiet and very serious push too. Many US drivers now have a vague idea that General Motors is doing something with electric vehicles. The BrightDrop Zevo 600. Photo courtesy of BrightDrop.

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2022 Rivian R1T: a real pickup truck makes an impressive debut

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The startup carmaker Rivian was founded a decade ago by RJ Scaringe, but it didn’t go public with its electric pickup truck and SUV until the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Three years and one global pandemic later, the company is now starting to deliver production versions of its 2022 R1T electric pickup truck to paying customers.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

Green Car Congress

The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 Elements of the new plan include: GM will sell or phase out the Hummer brand by 31 March, with a final resolution no later than 2010. GM Fuel Economy plans. Click to enlarge.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. Despite that and other numerous issues, the electric vehicle sector has gained traction in the previous year.

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VW Joke, Kia EV6 Details – EV Week in Review: March 23-30

EV Adoption

In addition DHL adds to its electric delivery van fleet in the US, Jeep announces plans for a Level 2 charging network and solid article was published about the current poor experience facing EV drivers at the various EV charging networks. The EV6, will come with two battery pack options, a 58 kWh pack or a 77.4 Lexus LF-Z concept | Lexus.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. Thats short-sighted.

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