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GM and GlobalFoundries in long-term direct supply agreement for US production of semiconductor chips

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General Motors (GM) and GlobalFoundries (GF) have entered a strategic, long-term agreement establishing a dedicated capacity corridor exclusively for GM’s chip supply. This agreement supports GM’s strategy to reduce the number of unique chips needed to power increasingly complex and tech-laden vehicles.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. The report authors acknowledge the difficulty of defining “high-tech” in an ever-changing economic environment.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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To create the largest impact, the researchers concluded, emphasis should be placed on the largest producers of vehicles; the five largest producers of automotive vehicles in the United States are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda. General Motors. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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The Ohio State University has taken first place in the final year of EcoCAR 3, an Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition, sponsored by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors Co. Industry and government officials judged the presentations. This is OSU’s fourth consecutive win.

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U.S. Regulator Proposes Updated Rules for Autonomous Vehicles in Exchange for Data

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In 2021, the San Francisco Police Department reportedly asked Waymo and General Motors' Cruise to hand over footage obtained by autonomous test vehicles in the hope that they’d help solve crimes. Civilians were already wondering whether some of the tech going into modern vehicles represented violations of their privacy.

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USCAR helps to develop charging-readiness tools for plug-in & electric vehicles through US DRIVE

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Founded in 1992, USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development.

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News: Tesla Announces Annual Earnings, New Focus on Production

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For comparison, General Motors, one of the three largest car companies in the world, reported $10 billion of profit for last year. Tesla has a strong lead and a loyal fan base, but in the auto industry nothing’s forever. Tech: How Foolproof Is Tesla’s Autpilot. Tech: Benchmarking the Model Y.