Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2023

General Motors on Monday unveiled a new Buick EV concept for China. The Buick Proxima is the product of GM's China Advanced Design Center in Shanghai, which has pivoted to focus on EVs, according to a press release.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Later this year, Buick will become the first brand in China officially to roll out the market-ready technology on a production vehicle, a Buick GL8. Past work on V2X in China. It was the first multi-industry demonstration of interoperability of C-V2X, for which China recently announced its official frequency.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

China was the largest supplier of materials for the lithium-ion batteries used in Tesla’s EVs, constituting 39% of the 61 companies in the storage battery category, based on Nikkei’s analysis of the supply chain. China accounted for 40% of the 42 firms engaged in nonferrous smelting excluding aluminum smelters.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

(SES), a developer of high-performance hybrid lithium-metal rechargeable (Li-Metal) batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications ( earlier post ), has established the first pilot production line capable of scaling up high-concentration, solvent-in-salt electrolyte production. Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Tesla has secured another partner for its Supercharger Network in China. During a recent announcement, Polestar China CEO Shen Ziyu revealed that the company has entered into an agreement with Tesla to become one of the EV maker’s first partners for its Supercharger Network in the country.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

General Motors (GM) plans to launch a wholly-owned direct sales platform, Durant Guild, in China. Through the direct sales platform, the legacy automaker plans to import and sell vehicles in China that have only been sold in the United States thus far, like the Hummer EV pickup truck or its SUV counterpart.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

General Motors and MP Materials ( earlier post ) have formed a strategic collaboration to develop a fully integrated US supply chain for rare earth magnets. Neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets are critical inputs that enable electric motors to transform electricity into motion.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

General Motors has invested in Element25 ( earlier post ), which is building a manganese refinery in Louisiana, and this month also backed Mitra Chem, a Silicon Valley company which is developing lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathodes ( earlier post ).

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Included in the shipment is critical equipment for the body assembly production line of the FF 91. MINO’s main product lines include Body In White (BIW) automatic welding lines, powertrain and new energy manufacturing equipment, electrical automation and robotics application integration and services. Guangzhou MINO Equipment Co.,

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

Polestar (PSNY) has officially teamed up with Tesla, granting its EVs access to Tesla’s Superchargers in China. Polestar EVs gain access to Tesla Supercharger in China As several automakers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in the US, the EV leader is expanding its connections overseas.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

BYD licenses LFP blade battery cells to BorgWarner, a supplier for Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. BYD has agreed to give BorgWarner the right to localize production of LFP battery packs with blade cells in Europe, the Americas, and select regions in the Asia Pacific for eight years.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Six major automakers will pledge to phase out the production of ICE vehicles worldwide by 2040, said the British government in a statement. Some OEMs have committed to ending fossil fuel vehicle production at the COP26 summit, taking a proactive approach toward mitigating climate change. During the gathering, Volvo, Ford Motor Co.,

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

General Motors and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., The brand’s future product development will focus on improving efficiency and performance in current HUMMER models with alternative fuel powertrains, more efficient gas engines, 6-speed transmissions and diesel engines.

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Teslarati

MAY 6, 2023

Tesla stock narrowly missed a weekly loss record that it has avoided since 2021, likely thanks to a solid sales report from China. This rebound was likely prompted by a successful April sales report from China. Ford Motor Co. On the final day of trading this week, Tesla stock rebounded 5.5% What do you think of the article?

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JUNE 5, 2018

On World Environment Day, General Motors mapped out its electrification path in China. GM is on track to deliver 10 new energy vehicle models in China between 2016 and 2020. By the end of last month, GM’s new energy vehicles in China had logged more than 75 million electric kilometers. GM China battery R&D lab.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

General Motors and its joint ventures delivered 2.9 million vehicles in China in 2020. —Julian Blissett, GM executive vice president and president of GM China. In the next five years, more than 40% of GM’s new launches in China will be NEVs, supported by the introduction of the company’s Ultium platform.

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APRIL 26, 2023

General Motors and Samsung SDI plan to invest more than $3 billion to build a new battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States that is targeted to begin operations in 2026. The plant will have more than 30 GWh of capacity and will bring GM’s total US battery cell capacity to about 160 GWh when it is at full production.

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APRIL 14, 2014

General Motors and its joint ventures sold their 1 millionth vehicle in China in 2014. GM first sold 1 million vehicles in China in 2007, when it achieved the milestone in December. We appreciate the support that we have received from our partners, our joint ventures and, most important, our customers in China.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

General Motors is pushing ahead with plans to become an electric automaker, but the road toward that goal hasn’t been the easiest so far. General Motors has several new electric models on the way soon, but it has so far overlooked hybrids in those efforts. GM offers hybrids in China, so the technology exists.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

General Motors and its joint ventures sold their 3 millionth vehicle in China in 2014. We plan to continue expanding our lineup of vehicles and services to suit the increasingly diverse market in China; we expect to launch 60 new or refreshed vehicles through 2018. on an annual basis to a record 2,872,501 units.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The collaboration between SAIC, General Motors, and Wuling has been on a roll over the past couple of years. They have released some very fascinating products which have gone on to be smash hits in China. An example of this is the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, a basic 3-door $5,000 electric vehicle.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

CATL ) signed a cooperation agreement with Honda Motor in Tokyo to cooperate formally to develop electric vehicles for the future market. Also, at the Beijing Motor Show in 2018, it officially announced that more than 20 electric vehicles would be launched in China by 2025. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Earlier post.).

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MARCH 2, 2012

A123 Systems plans to expand its partnership with SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), the largest automaker in China. —Chen Zhixin, executive vice president of SAIC Motor Corp. In 2011, SAIC Motor’s total vehicle production exceeded 4 million vehicles for the first time. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 4, 2018

General Motors and its joint ventures sold more than 4 million vehicles in China for the first time in 2017. China was GM’s largest retail market for the sixth consecutive year. In 2017, GM added 18 new and refreshed models in China. GM’s SUV sales in China surged 37% last year. million units.

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EV Specifications

JUNE 2, 2022

With a sleek, dynamic and expressive appearance, the Buick Electra-X concept SUV unveiled in China brings Buick's all-new design language to life and projects the brand’s vision for an electric and intelligent future.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Boston-based SES AI Corporation, a developer of high-performance lithium-metal (Li-Metal) rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and other applications, has incorporated its subsidiary SES Korea and plans to build a pre-production facility in South Korea. It’s all about speed and winning the race. SK) and LG Corporation.

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

General Motors has finalized energy sourcing agreements required to secure 100% of the energy needed to power all its US facilities by 2025. In 2021, GM announced its Science Based Targets for emissions reduction, as well as plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040.

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AUGUST 16, 2012

GM China Advanced Technical Center’s Cell Fabrication Lab in Shanghai recently produced its first batch of battery cells. The GM China Advanced Technical Center recently produced its first batch of battery cells using advanced fabrication methods, an important milestone in the establishment of its battery material assessment capability.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Enacted in 2021, the law is supposed to prohibit the utilization of slave labor in Western China. Concerns have revolved around aluminum, steel, and copper sourcing, tire manufacturing, battery production, and a slew of parts suppliers said to be employing people against their will. custom laws.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2017

General Motors and its joint ventures delivered a record 3,870,587 vehicles in China in 2016, which was an increase of 7.1% China remained GM’s largest market in terms of retail sales for the fifth consecutive year, accounting for more than one-third of the company’s global sales. from the previous high in 2015.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Tesla and others are looking to end the use of rare earth metals in future electric vehicle (EV) motors, with U.S., European and Japanese automakers all considering the move to help reduce reliance on China. Nissan also currently utilizes an EESM motor in the Ariya crossover.

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Teslarati

APRIL 19, 2021

Tesla’s biggest rival in China is the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV that starts at around $4,200. Information regarding this small but impressive electric car that is a part of an SAIC, General Motors, and Wuling joint venture is vague and usually hard to come by. Production of the HongGuang Mini EV. kWh battery.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

In January, General Motors and its joint ventures set a new monthly sales record in China with sales of 348,061 units, an increase of 12.0% Shanghai GM sold 171,856 vehicles in China, an increase of 11.4% Shanghai GM sold 171,856 vehicles in China, an increase of 11.4% Buick sales in China rose 15.7%

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Baua Electric

MARCH 15, 2024

That’s been the thinking of leaders from developed countries, who’ve been seeking ways to China-proof the market for lithium , the light metal that’s essential for high-performance rechargeable power packs. A third of the company’s product went to the country in 2022, overtaking the US for the first time. Pilbara Minerals Ltd.,

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Teslarati

JULY 6, 2022

General Motors and Volkswagen have set their eyes on taking Tesla’s crown, but the Elon Musk-led company isn’t letting up, so it won’t be easy. In third place is SAIC —which has a joint venture with General Motors—selling 154,623 cars in the first two quarters of 2022. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

General Motors and its joint ventures sold 339,781 vehicles in China during January, down 2.4% year on year to 160,067 units, SAIC-GM-Wuling’s sales in China were up 3.5% Shanghai GM’s all-time record sales in December resulted in fewer products available for dealers to sell in January. million vehicles in China.

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