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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries.

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PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

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Additionally, PG&E expects to learn more about the overall customer experience to help inform future collaborations as this emerging technology becomes more readily available. Today, we are seeing breakthrough opportunities at the intersection of the energy and transportation industries. Earlier post.).

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Lightning Systems reaccredited under bp?s Advancing Low Carbon Program

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The Lightning Systems GM 6500XD electric Class 6 truck is zero-emission on the road. All Lightning products are available today. Activities within the program include everything from low carbon products to global research initiatives to partnerships with startups developing innovative new technologies.

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GM Ventures invests in nano-structured steel alloys company NanoSteel; potential for light-weighting

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GM Ventures joined lead shareholders EnerTech Capital and Fairhaven Capital Partners and five existing investors to complete the Series C financing round. Terms of the GM Ventures investment were not disclosed. —Jon Lauckner, GM’s chief technology officer, vice president of Global R&D and president of GM Ventures LLC.

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Hands Free, Eyes On: General Motors University Is In Session

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The eventual goal is, of course, zero crashes, so along with implementing advanced driving technologies such as hands-free driving, GM is educating the public about what all of the various active-safety features, from lane-keeping assistance to adaptive cruise control all the way to hands-off driving. Images: GM] Become a& TTAC insider.

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US light-duty diesel sales climb in 2018 to 500,000 units; 3% of sales

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There is a large drop-off after the three category leaders, with GM and the European-based manufacturers completing the category, Baum said. More than 40 diesel models are available today in the United States from 10 manufacturers and brands. Source: Diesel Technology Forum. of total sales—up modestly from 2017.

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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford F-59 Model, electrifying delivery vans and food trucks

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We now offer the broadest range of electric powertrain products in the industry, with high-quality zero-emission powertrains available for commercial and government fleets on Class 3 through 7 Ford, GM, and city bus platforms that are readily available and supported by a large number of service partners, upfitters, and accessory lines.