Green Car Congress

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. From 2021 through 2023, GM will maintain momentum by doubling the number of new energy vehicles available. GM China battery R&D lab.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2022

By achieving this accelerated goal, GM expects to avoid the production of an estimated 1 million metric tons of carbon emissions that would have been produced between 2025 and 2030, equal to the emissions produced by burning 1 billion pounds of coal. This is the main way through which GM is achieving its renewable energy goal.

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Teslarati

APRIL 23, 2024

General Motors (GM) has detailed its first-quarter financial results for the year, citing its gas vehicles and continued growth of electric vehicle (EV) business and software-based platform development. ” You can see GM’s Q1 2024 financial results here , along with Barra’s letter to shareholders here. billion to $11.5

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 4, 2023

The SAIC–GM–Wuling (SGMW) joint venture has been setting the trends in China when it comes to cool, affordable, mini EVs. After the smash hit Hongguang Mini EV and its many flavors, including the colorful Macaron Edition and the Cabriolet version, SGMW is about to unleash the Baojun Yep Mini SUV. But before the Baojun Yep […]

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2023

According to Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, the new joint venture with Samsung SDI will leverage the capital and technology of both companies to create new competitive advantages for GM.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2021

million vehicles in China in 2020. We expect China’s vehicle market to continue growing in the long term and have a positive outlook on 2021. —Julian Blissett, GM executive vice president and president of GM China. General Motors and its joint ventures delivered 2.9 from a year earlier. from a year earlier.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

General Motors said it will rapidly and extensively deploy its new nine-speed automatic transmission in China, which is debuting in a high-volume SUV later this year. It was developed globally and tested in various road conditions worldwide, including China. The new nine-speed automatic has a wide 7.6:1

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The General Motors China Science Lab hosted the 2011 GM Global R&D Symposium in Shanghai. Sixteen experts from global academic institutions, industry and government organizations shared their perspectives on future technology trends and their cutting-edge research findings.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2021

GM and MP Materials have signed a binding agreement on terms and expect to enter into a definitive supply agreement shortly. —Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. MP Materials produced approximately 15% of the rare earth content consumed in the global market in 2020.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

General Motors shared its progress toward its global vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion at GM China Tech Day 2022 in Shanghai. It announced the plan to roll out more than 15 Ultium-based models in China by 2025, and reinforced its commitment to making electric vehicles more connected and intelligent.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2013

General Motors discussed its future plans in China during a press conference in conjunction with the start of Auto Shanghai 2013. GM is also in the process of bringing Cadillac’s entire global portfolio to China, adding one locally produced model per year through 2016. —Gary Smyth.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2012

GM China Advanced Technical Center’s Cell Fabrication Lab in Shanghai recently produced its first batch of battery cells. These systems are expected to be more affordable for GM customers around the world and help GM expand vehicle electrification. —John Du, Director of GM China’s China Science Lab.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

At a press conference in Shanghai, General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said that the company will introduce at least 10 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China. By 2025, nearly all models from GM’s global brands in China—Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet—will offer electrification technology.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 29, 2023

In the January-February period, SAIC-GM-Wuling sold 50,433 NEVs in China, second only to BYD and Tesla. Image credit: Wuling) SAIC-GM-Wuling, which has had success in the mini electric vehicle (EV) market, is offering another new model to Chinese consumers. percent share, behind BYD's 40.8 percent and Tesla's 7.8 percent. ($1

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids globally leapt by 69 per cent to an incredible 1.1 Back in January 2023 just 660,000 EVs and PHEVs were registered globally but since then their popularity in markets like the US and Canada (41 per cent increase) and China, where the number has doubled, has fuelling rapid growth.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

General Motors will rename GM Powertrain to GM Global Propulsion Systems. GM’s Global Propulsion Systems is collectively the group of more than 8,600 people that design, develop and engineer all propulsion related products and controls for GM worldwide. The Pontiac, Mich.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2022

General Motors and Honda plan to expand the two companies’ relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. —Mary Barra, GM chair and CEO. —Shinji Aoyama, Honda senior managing executive officer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2016

General Motors demonstrated for the first time in China its latest version of connected vehicle (V2X) technology, including Intersection Collision Alert and Emergency Brake Alert, at the National Intelligent & Connected Vehicle Test Demo Base in Shanghai. Its goal is to advance the level of connected vehicle technology in GM’s largest market.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2016

Between now and 2020, GM and its joint ventures plan to roll out more than 60 new and refreshed models in China, including 13 this year, with a strong focus on SUVs, MPVs and luxury vehicles. Continued strong demand by customers generated record vehicle deliveries, which helped China remain GM’s largest market.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

GM China Engineering is developing an advanced filtration system for global use that utilizes a combination of proven technologies. —GM China HVAC Engineering Manager Kevin Wang. levels inside and outside the vehicle. The Cavalier’s climate control system comes standard with a PM 2.5 μm to 10.0

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 20, 2023

The SAIC, GM, and Wuling joint venture unleashed a smash hit car in China around mid-2020 at the height of the global coronavirus pandemic. The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV caused so much excitement in China and has helped create a whole new market for mini electric vehicles. In just over 2 and a half years, […]

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2014

In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. China has been GM’s largest market since 2010, last year accounting for about one-third of its global sales.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

General Motors has nearly tripled the size of its Global Battery Systems Laboratory. —Doug Parks, GM vice president, global product programs. The ability to act as the hub for validation and testing of all battery systems designed for use in future GM vehicles around the world.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

General Motors and its joint ventures sold their 1 millionth vehicle in China in 2014. This is the eighth consecutive year that GM has sold more than one million vehicles in a calendar year, and the earliest it has reached the 1 million mark. GM first sold 1 million vehicles in China in 2007, when it achieved the milestone in December.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2016

GM, Tsinghua University and Chang’an Auto are leading a working group for the development of the V2X application layer and application data-exchange service standard with the support of SAE-China and C-ITS (China ITS Industry Alliance). John Du, director of GM China Science Lab. Source: Huawei. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2016

GM has made a strategic investment in Yi Wei Xing (Beijing) Technology Co., Yi Wei Xing), a leading car-sharing technology solution provider in China, as another move in exploring personal mobility in China. The equity investment follows GM’s global strategy of redefining the future of personal mobility.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

For the second time, General Motors has sold more than 2 million vehicles in China in a calendar year, reaching the milestone today. On 4 November 2010, GM became the first global automaker in China to sell 2 million vehicles in one year. In 2010, GM sold more than 2.35 In 2010, GM sold more than 2.35

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

—GM Executive Vice President and GM China President Matt Tsien. Cadillac expects sales in China to continue growing at a double-digit rate this year. The Envision was the leader among global SUVs for the fourth consecutive month. The expanding SUV portfolio has helped us maintain our growth momentum.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

General Motors and its joint ventures in China have sold their 2 millionth vehicle in 2013. This is the fourth consecutive year that GM’s sales in China have reached 2 million units and the earliest in the company’s history. Last year, GM sold its 2 millionth vehicle on September 21.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

General Motors hosted the 2013 GM China Tech Day at the GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai from 9-12 December. GM created this annual event in 2011 to introduce its latest technology achievements to Chinese media. It operates at the same standard as GM’s battery lab in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Shanghai General Motors will become the first automaker in China to offer embedded 4G LTE services in its vehicles. The first Shanghai GM offering to be equipped with OnStar 4G LTE will be a Cadillac model in 2015. It will be the most comprehensive in-vehicle safety and connectivity system available in China, the company said.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2016

General Motors and its joint ventures delivered a July record 270,529 vehicles in China, taking deliveries for 2016 past 2 million vehicles. Chevrolet introduced the all-new Cruze in China last month. In the first seven months of 2016, GM and its joint ventures’ deliveries in China increased 6.8%

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

General Motors is promoting the adoption of dedicated short range communications (DSRC) in China. To move toward the world of V2X, it is essential for China to allocate the spectrum for intelligent connected vehicles. —GM Global R&D Electrical & Controls Research Technical Fellow Dr. Hariharan Krishnan.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

General Motors is accelerating the development of electrified vehicles in China, Jon Lauckner, GM Chief Technology Officer, vice president of Global Research & Development, and president of GM Ventures, said in a presentation at the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress in Beijing. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2017

General Motors and its joint ventures in China set a July record for deliveries. GM’s performance was strong across segments, with SUVs remaining the biggest riser—generating growth of 50% year over year. In July, GM surpassed 2 million deliveries in China for 2017. Retail sales increased 6.3%

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

3 electric car (Source: SAIC-VW) Amid an intense price war and lost market share to BYD and Tesla, China’s state-owned automaker SAIC Motor is reportedly making drastic job cuts this year at its joint ventures with General Motors and Volkswagen and at its EV unit – with mass layoffs a rare move for a China-owned company. SAIC-VW ID.3

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