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GM to boost EV and AV investments 75% to $35B through 2025; new battery plants

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Key factors changing the decision landscape include strong public reaction to the GMC HUMMER EV and HUMMER EV SUV, the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup; GM and dealer investments in the EV customer experience; public and private investment in EV charging infrastructure; and the global policy environment.

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General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025

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The car ultimately never made it to mass production, and it was listed on TIME’s “50 Worst Cars of All-Time” list, which is harsh considering it was one of the first attempts at a battery-powered vehicle in the modern age. GM has been relatively successful in its quest for EV powertrains in the 21st century.

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Yamaha introduces the NEO and E01 electric scooters in India

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And recently Yamaha India showcased its NEO and E01 electric scooters at a dealers’ meeting which indicates that the Japanese manufacturer might soon launch these two electric scooters in the Indian market. A Honda Activa-based electric scooter is likely to follow suit.

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Honda to add new dedicated hybrid model with i-MMD in US in 2018; hybrid system to expand to light trucks

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Honda will produce a new dedicated hybrid model in the US for nationwide in 2018, as part of the Honda Electrification Initiative, which will expand the company’s portfolio of electrified vehicles. Honda also announced it will expand the use of its two-motor hybrid powertrain from passenger cars to its light truck lineup in the future.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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But the battery-powered two-wheelers get separate showrooms, sales methodologies and marketing programs aimed at different target audience. For our discussion, Saturn dealers were the delivery and service point for GM’s aborted first electric car, the EV1. Some people (by design) probably never knew it was a GM brand.

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Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

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Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Based on the new requirements, Honda estimates the 2015 Accord Hybrid ratings would be 48/45/47 (actually rated at 50/45/47 under the previous method), indicating a +1/+2/+1 increase for the 2017 model over the previous version.).

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The beginning of an electric vehicle era for Suzuki

Electric Vehicles India

Honda has announced two new electric scooters for India next year. It is powered by a synchronous AC motor and a lithium-ion battery. Suzuki is part of the Electric Scooter Replaceable Battery Consortium, which includes Honda Motor Co., Yamaha also plans to launch an electric scooter at around the same time.

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