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GM delays Orion Silverado and Sierra EV production to late 2025

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According to a statement on Tuesday, General Motors (GM) is delaying the production of its electric pickups to late 2025 at one Michigan plant, though the automaker says the change is not related to the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike. UAW President: Tesla workers are union “members of the future” What are your thoughts?

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2024 GMC Sierra EV boasts 440-mile range, CrabWalk, lower price

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GMC confirmed on Tuesday that the limited-edition launch version of its 2024 Sierra EV pickup will arrive in summer 2024—with about 10% more EPA range than originally suggested. The Sierra EV was revealed in December 2021 and at that time confirmed for a 2023 market arrival. and Canadian roadways. and Canadian roadways.

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GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is finally here – with a 440-mile range

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Photo: GMC GMC’s premium, limited-edition 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 will launch with a GM-estimated 440-mile range this summer. GMC doesn’t reveal details about the motor or battery, but the Denali Edition 1 is 800V DC fast-charging capable at up to 350 kW, enabling up to 100 miles of range in a lightning-fast 10 minutes.

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Aqua Metals and 6K Energy collaborate to establish sustainable US battery supply chain – Charged EVs

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Aqua Metals has developed a process for recycling lithium-ion batteries that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective than current methods (see our recent in-depth interview with company execs ). At full scale, Aqua will provide 30% of the nickel and lithium carbonate needed at 6K’s PlusCAM facility.

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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battery-supply deal with China’s CATL, Car News China reports. The deal reportedly being discussed would bring that partnership to North America in the form of a joint battery plant located in either the U.S. or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. car manufacturing.”

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GM taps former Tesla battery expert to help it deliver low-cost EVs at scale

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GM announced Thursday that it has hired Kurt Kelty, former Tesla executive and recognized battery expert, as it aims to launch low-cost EVs. GM hires ex-Tesla battery expert to launch low-cost EVs Kelty will serve as vice president of Batteries under President Mark Reuss in the newly created role.

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GM doubles down on Ultium battery production plant investment

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GM and LG will invest an added $275 million into their Ultium battery production facility in Tennessee. Much like the rest of the automotive industry, General Motors is currently supply-constrained regarding battery cells that will go into electric vehicles. Perhaps most notably the Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV counterparts.

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