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GM to invest nearly $800M to convert CAMI into Canada’s 1st large-scale commercial EV plant; EV600 first

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The nearly $800 million (C$1 billion) investment will support GM’s timing to deliver BrightDrop EV600 in late 2021. The investment will enable GM to convert CAMI into Canada’s first large-scale electric delivery vehicles manufacturing plant. Work will begin immediately to transform the CAMI plant. billion (C$1.3

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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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GM announced new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. —Charlie Freese, GM executive director of the global HYDROTEC business. GM is supplying HYDROTEC fuel cell power cubes to Renewable Innovations of Lindon, Utah to build the Mobile Power Generator. Mobile Power Generator.

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GM and Glencore enter multi-year cobalt supply agreement

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Glencore and General Motors announced a multi-year sourcing agreement in which Glencore will supply GM with cobalt from its Murrin Murrin operation in Australia. GM and POSCO Chemical are building a new facility in Quebec, Canada, as part of their joint venture to produce CAM for GM’s Ultium batteries.

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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive.

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Volvo joins Ford, GM and converts to Tesla NACS charging standard

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The post Volvo joins Ford, GM and converts to Tesla NACS charging standard appeared first on The Driven. Volvo becomes first EU automaker to make switch to Tesla NACS charging standard. The SAE also announced this week it would standardise the NACS.

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EVs for everyone! GM wants its $30k Chevy Equinox EV to convert all SUV buyers to electric

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What’s most promising about the all-electric compact SUV is that GM is still saying it will start at a price around $30,000. GM wants its $30k Chevy Equinox EV to convert all SUV buyers to electric appeared first on Electrek. The company is hoping to convince a number of consumers to go all-electric. The post EVs for everyone!

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. As GM introduces a new fleet of electric vehicles, it creates an exciting opportunity to bring EV technology to the aftermarket. —Jim Campbell, GM US vice president of Performance and Motorsports. 200-horsepower electric motor.

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