Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2021

General Motors is voluntarily expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt EV recall ( earlier post ) to cover the remaining 2019 and all 2020-2022 model year vehicles, including the new Bolt EUV. GM will replace defective battery modules in Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs with new modules, with an expected additional cost of approximately $1 billion.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

Chevrolet revealed that the Silverado electric pickup will have available —on select models and trims—Four-Wheel Steer and 24-inch wheels. GM confirmed a high-volume battery-electric Silverado for both fleet and retail customers, with a GM-estimated 400 miles of range on a full charge for certain configurations, earlier this year.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

Chevrolet announced that it will reveal the 2024 Blazer EV on 18 July. Exterior image of the Radiant Red Metallic Chevrolet Blazer EV SS. The new EV—the first Chevy EV to feature a performance SS model—will be available in the Spring of 2023.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2021

Experts from GM and LG have identified the simultaneous presence of two manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires in certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs. As part of this new recall, GM will replace defective battery modules in the recall population. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2021

At a Washington Post Live virtual conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss provided more details about GM’s next-generation Ultium lithium metal battery and announced a joint development agreement with lithium metal battery innovator SES (formerly known as SolidEnergy Systems) ( earlier post ). —Mark Reuss.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2021

Chevrolet has begun shipping the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV and redesigned 2022 Bolt EV to dealers and expects them to arrive on dealer lots soon. 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Chevrolet is making charging more convenient with a new Dual Level Charge Cord. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. —Jim Campbell, GM US vice president of Performance and Motorsports.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 30, 2023

General Motors is offering 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV owners an early $1,400 payment for a class-action lawsuit settlement over the recalled EVs in exchange for installing diagnostic software the automaker plans to use to determine if cars need new battery packs.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company's battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2023

GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call that Chevrolet will introduce a next-generation Bolt. GM said that drawing on various Ultium and Ultifi technological advancements will help it bring this popular model back to market on an accelerated timeline.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2020

Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick will all be launching new EVs starting this year, GM announced at an event at its Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, where it also unveiled its new Ultium batteries and flexible globale EV architecture. GM’s new modular platform and battery system, Ultium. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ford takes some EV battery plans out of the fast lane. GM recently announced a Chevrolet Equinox EV delay of “just a few months,” and on Monday it. Hyundai slashes the price of its Ioniq 6 electric sedan. And the Equinox EV doesn’t meet its $30,000 target, but how about 300 miles of range?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

General Motors Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant worker Tina Oaks attaches wiring harnesses on a Spark EV battery pack. A newly designed battery system features an overall storage capacity of 19 kWh and uses 192 lithium ion cells. Battery module for 2015 Spark EV battery pack. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 27, 2021

As it undertakes a massive recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars due to alleged defects in battery cells, General Motors is talking up the benefits of multiple battery suppliers for future EV production.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 20, 2024

Despite all the innovation in the electric vehicle world, battery packs haven’t deviated from the two primary shapes they’ve always taken. Automakers generally employ either a rectangular or cylindrical battery pack, which limits their ability to position them in some places on the vehicle.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2022

Chevrolet has resumed production of the Bolt EV and EUV following a series of battery issues that would sometimes result in spontaneous fires. General Motors, the parent company of Chevrolet, spent $1.8 billion throughout the Bolt’s battery issue saga to resolve the problems.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 17, 2021

General Motors on Wednesday announced plans for two additional United States battery factories and new hydrogen fuel-cell projects as part of a $35 billion investment in green technology through 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2022

Chevrolet introduced the 2024 Silverado EV—the reimagining of the brand’s best-selling nameplate—offering: Expected GM-estimated 400-mile range on a full charge offered on Work Truck (WT) and RST. After initial launch, Chevrolet will introduce a fleet model with up to 20,000 pounds max trailering with the max tow package.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Chevrolet Bolt EVs have been in the news quite frequently as of late due to their extensive recall from General Motors due to battery cell malfunctions that could cause fires. The Bolt EV has had recalls three times over the past year due to battery issues. ” GM’s second recall covered 69,000 vehicles total. .”

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2022

Chevrolet will expand its EV lineup in fall 2023 to include the Equinox EV, an affordable, functional compact SUV that will start at an estimated MSRP of around $30,000 in the US. The Equinox has always played an important role for Chevrolet as the second-highest selling brand nameplate. —Steve Hill, Chevrolet vice president.

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EV Specifications

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Magna announced that it has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures for the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Clair, Michigan, where it already produces the battery enclosure for the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and the GMC HUMMER EV SUV. Magna recently announced.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2020

Chevrolet launched five new Orlando variants in China featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. They add a 48V mild hybrid system consisting of a 48V motor, 48V power battery, power management module and hybrid control unit. Chevrolet introduced its first model in China with 48V mild hybrid technology, the Monza 48V, in May.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 2, 2022

General Motors has remedied nearly half the vehicles in an expanded, ongoing Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall, according to a quarterly report on the recall campaign published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV electric cars remain on a production pause, but GM confirmed Monday that battery production is again underway.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 20, 2021

General Motors has expanded the recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV models due to battery-related fire concerns—to include 2019-2021 Bolt EV models and new 2022 Bolt EV and EUV models.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2021

Owners of 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models have had to contend with a reduced driving range for many months, as GM attempted to find a remedy for a battery related fire issue that culminated with a plan to replace all battery modules.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. Rong Guang EV.

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Teslarati

APRIL 17, 2023

General Motors (GM) expects the Chevrolet Silverado EV to get the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 tax credit. Fleet customers including for BrightDrop and the Chevrolet Silverado EV will benefit from the $7,500 commercial incentive,” stated General Motors. Chevrolet, a GM brand, unveiled the Silverado EV earlier this year.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Chevrolet will reveal the all-electric Silverado at CES 2022 during the opening keynote delivered by General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra on Wednesday, 5 January 2022. In addition to the fixed-glass roof, Chevrolet has confirmed the availability of Four-Wheel Steer, a chassis feature that enables the vehicle to steer all four wheels.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Polestar is looking at some very large-format battery cells for its flagship EV. The next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV might be made in the U.S.—at Rivian’s fast-charging network won’t be free anymore to owners. And might the next Chevy Bolt EV be made in Kansas? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 18, 2022

Chevrolet unveiled the 2024 Blazer EV on Monday, and the battery electric crossover shares nothing except a name with the internal combustion Blazer that relaunched in 2018.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2023

General Motors’ Chevrolet brand reported US deliveries of 19,700 units of the Bolt EV/EUV in Q1 2023. Sales in Q1 2022 were only 358 units, as the Bolt was recovering from the battery issues that halted production and sales of the vehicle earlier in 2021. Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV production will reach 70,000 units to meet global demand.

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InsideEVs

MARCH 27, 2024

Chevrolet's forthcoming PHEV crossover will use a battery made by BYD.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2015

GM is using five used battery packs from Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric cars to help power the new General Motors Enterprise Data Center at the Milford Proving Ground. Even after the battery has reached the end of its useful life in a Chevrolet Volt, up to 80 percent of its storage capacity remains.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Chevrolet conducted one of the most significant recalls in recent times with the Bolt and Bolt EUV. Earlier this year, GM announced that it would halt its battery replacement efforts in the 2020-2022 EVs and said that it would instead rely on diagnostic tools to monitor battery condition and monitor for a need to replace.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2021

General Motors and POSCO Chemical plan to form a joint venture through which the parties will construct a factory in North America to process critical battery materials for GM’s Ultium electric vehicle platform. POSCO Chemical is a global advanced materials company dedicated to batteries for future mobility.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 5, 2022

Chevrolet, a General Motors brand, unveiled the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV today, the all-electric version of the automaker’s best-selling pickup truck. In fact, it will definitely be an option for consumers who are looking to pick up their first battery-powered pickup.

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