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GM investing $500M+ in Arlington Assembly for future ICE SUVs

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JUNE 9, 2023

General Motors plans to invest more than $500 million in Arlington Assembly to prepare the plant for production of future internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size SUVs, subject to successful discussions with local government officials. Initial Quality Study.

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GM investing $2B in Spring Hill plant to build EVs, starting with Cadillac LYRIQ

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

General Motors Co. In addition, the company is confirming investments in five Michigan plants, including the Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Flint Assembly for future crossover and full-size pickup production. The all-new Cadillac LYRIQ will be the first EV produced at Spring Hill.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV Cadillac’s Biggest SUV Goes All-Electric Cadillac has jumped to the head of the class by announcing the 2025 Escalade IQ will be the most luxurious full-size, three-row, seven-passenger electric SUV when it debuts in late 2024. Photos by Cadillac. Story by John Faulkner.

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FLO providing workplace charging solutions to GM across the US

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JANUARY 20, 2022

Canada-based FLO announced the installation of the first wave of workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of a multi-year agreement with General Motors (GM), whereby FLO provides AC Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers for GM to be installed on their premises in the United States.

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Cadillac to offer advanced V2V and semi-automated driving technologies in certain 2017 MY vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Super Cruise, GM’s semi-automated driving technology, will come to market in a new 2017 Cadillac vehicle. It will warn drivers and can supplement active safety features, such as forward collision warning, already available on many production cars. Click to enlarge. —Mary Barra.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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JUNE 23, 2023

The study is designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and to drive product improvement. Porsche (167 PP100) ranks second and Cadillac (170 PP100) ranks third. The study was fielded from February through May 2023.

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GM investing $385M in Romulus Engine plant to prepare for production of new fuel-efficient engine program

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

General Motors will invest approximately $385 million to prepare the Romulus Engine plant in Michigan for production of an all-new, fuel-efficient engine program. Romulus-built engines also are used for marine and industrial applications. The investments will support tooling and equipment upgrades.

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Engine Yukon GM Tahoe

Chevrolet Equinox EV and GM Electrified Pickups Delayed

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Following news that production of the Chevrolet Silverado EV would be delayed, General Motors has announced that the Chevy Equinox EV would likewise be arriving behind schedule. The facility is responsible for manufacturing the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL.

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General Motors Developed Two-Mode Hybrid Powertrain With MathWorks Model-Based Design; Cut 24 Months Off Expected Dev Time

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

General Motors developed its Two-Mode Hybrid powertrain control system using Model-Based Design software from The Mathworks. The complex control system is currently in production in the GMC Sierra Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, Chevy Silverado Hybrid, and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid vehicles.

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General Motors Design Hybrid Motor

UAW Expands Strike Again, Targeting GM's Largest Plant

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Just one day after the UAW went on strike at Stellantis’ pickup factory in Sterling Heights , roughly 5,000 union members walked off the line at General Motors’ plant in Arlington, Texas. Arlington Assembly is responsible for profitable models like the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade.

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GM, Carnegie Mellon renew agreement to develop automated vehicle technologies

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

General Motors recently renewed its five-year agreement with research partner Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburgh to continue developing technologies that could allow future production vehicles to drive autonomously.

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Stellantis and GM furlough more workers as UAW strike expands

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

General Motors (GM) and Stellantis have announced plans to furlough hundreds more workers, just after the United Auto Workers (UAW) expanded strikes against both automakers this week. Jacobson reported that the automaker has retained its target of low-digit profit margins on EVs and one million in annual production capacity by 2025.

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GM scaling back in Russia; Opel out by December, Chevy to minimize presence

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MARCH 18, 2015

General Motors announced plans to change its business model in Russia. GM will focus on the premium segment of the Russian market with Cadillac and US-built iconic Chevrolet products such as the Corvette, Camaro and Tahoe. Petersburg will halt production by the middle of 2015. The GM Auto plant in St.

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GM resistance spot welding process joins aluminum to aluminum

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

General Motors Research & Development developed an aluminum-to-aluminum welding technology expected to enable more use of the lightweight metal on future vehicles, which can help improve fuel economy and driving performance. GM plans to use this technology more extensively starting in 2013.

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GM invests $1.4B for Arlington Plant upgrades for SUVs

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JULY 15, 2015

In its largest single plant investment in the US this year, General Motors announced $1.4 The investment allows the plant to be reconfigured with a new paint shop, body shop and general assembly area upgrades. Construction is expected to begin this summer and take approximately three years to complete.

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Arlington GM Yukon SUV

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GM investing $500M+ in Arlington Assembly for future ICE SUVs

GM investing $2B in Spring Hill plant to build EVs, starting with Cadillac LYRIQ

News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV

FLO providing workplace charging solutions to GM across the US

Cadillac to offer advanced V2V and semi-automated driving technologies in certain 2017 MY vehicles

J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

GM investing $385M in Romulus Engine plant to prepare for production of new fuel-efficient engine program

Chevrolet Equinox EV and GM Electrified Pickups Delayed

General Motors Developed Two-Mode Hybrid Powertrain With MathWorks Model-Based Design; Cut 24 Months Off Expected Dev Time

UAW Expands Strike Again, Targeting GM's Largest Plant

GM, Carnegie Mellon renew agreement to develop automated vehicle technologies

Stellantis and GM furlough more workers as UAW strike expands

GM scaling back in Russia; Opel out by December, Chevy to minimize presence

GM resistance spot welding process joins aluminum to aluminum

GM invests $1.4B for Arlington Plant upgrades for SUVs

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