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GM launches Green Dealer Recognition program

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GM has launched a “Green Dealer Recognition” program for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships across the US. Participating dealers have proven track records in areas such as energy reduction, renewable energy use, water conservation efforts, recycling, on-site nature habitats and community outreach.

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GM to boost EV and AV investments 75% to $35B through 2025; new battery plants

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We are investing aggressively in a comprehensive and highly-integrated plan to make sure that GM leads in all aspects of the transformation to a more sustainable future. —GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra. These investments are enabled by GM’s strong underlying business, including record EBIT-adjusted in the last three quarters.

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GM launches BrightDrop: first-to-last-mile electric ecosystem for goods & services

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BrightDrop was born out of GM’s Global Innovation organization and joins the lineup of other recently launched Global Innovation startups, such as OnStar Insurance, OnStar Guardian and GM Defense. At the same time, this increase in demand is expected to cause delivery-related carbon emissions to rise by nearly one-third.

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GM commits $400M to new Canadian battery materials plant for Ultium platform

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The plant will produce cathode materials for GM’s Ultium battery platform. GM said in a press release that the cathode material being produced at the plant is a “key battery material consisting of components like processed nickel, lithium and other materials representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell.”

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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GM also said it plans to strengthen its core business through global growth initiatives and an aggressive product launch cadence, while continuing to focus on driving cost efficiencies. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. Autonomous Vehicle Deployment. Let’s Drive NYC. Car Sharing. eBike Concept.

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XL Fleet partners with NFI’s ARBOC to offer hybrid electric bus option

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The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are now available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. XL Fleet Corp. and ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., Through the partnership, 24 ft. Through the partnership, 24 ft.

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GM outlines plans for China with 17 launches this year; developing advanced propulsion and electrification tech in China

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GM and its joint ventures are launching 17 new and upgraded models in China this year, including the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback; the new Wuling Sunshine; two new Jiefang light-duty trucks, the S230 and F330; and the Insignia Sports Tourer, Zafira Tourer and Astra GTC from Opel. —Gary Smyth. million units. —Bob Socia.

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