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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The US Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors and MathWorks launched the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge, the latest DOE-sponsored Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition ( AVTC ), revealed the 12 competing universities and named the Chevrolet Blazer as the vehicle platform selected for the competition. University of Washington.

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US Steel to supply General Motors with US-sourced sustainable verdeX steel

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United States Steel Corporation will supply General Motors with its advanced and sustainable steel solution called verdeX steel. verdeX production also uses less water, partly by capturing all storm water at the facility, utilizing it in production and returning it to the environment.

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General Motors to supply Hydrotec fuel cell systems to Nikola; backing off earlier agreement

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General Motors Co. announced it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nikola Corporation for a global supply agreement to provide GM’s Hydrotec fuel cell system for Nikola’s Class 7/8 semi-trucks. The MoU replaces the previous agreement announced 8 September 2020. Earlier post.).

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SAE International and General Motors launch AutoDrive Challenge II; Level 4 autonomy

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As part of the commitment from General Motors, selected university teams will receive a new GM vehicle and technical training and mentorship from experienced industry engineers, along with technology, components, analytical tools, knowledge and technical training from additional corporate sponsors. Earlier post.).

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General Motors to Move from Long-Running Detroit HQ Into a New Location Across Town

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General Motors recently announced a move from the Renaissance Center (RenCen), the building it purchased in 1996, to a new location at the Hudson’s Detroit building further north. He did say that GM’s executives and corporate offices, including finance, legal, and other departments would make the move. million square feet.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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As a former top corporate subject matter expert, I took a very deep made myself a environmental resource for others in my reincarnation as The Creative Greenius and author of this blog. I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. But I needed to see and feel the car for myself.

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General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025

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General Motors has increased its electric vehicle investment by 75%, from $20 billion to $35 billion through 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. ” The post General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025 appeared first on TESLARATI. Separately, GM will supply HYDROTEC to Navistar, Inc.