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Detroit Smart Parking Lab opens in September for real-world automated and EV charging testing

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The State of Michigan is teaming up with Ford, Bedrock and Bosch to launch the nation’s first-of-its-kind, real-world test site for emerging parking technology, called the Detroit Smart Parking Lab. Led by Enterprise, the collaboration also aims to test more seamless and efficient rental car returns.

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Grounded G2: 250-mile electric RV builds on GM Ultium EV tech

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A Detroit-based startup wants to turn General Motors electric vans into RVs. Called Grounded, the startup on Wednesday announced the G2, an RV based on the GM BrightDrop Zevo 600 van. Grounded claims deliveries will start later this month. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive G2 is a follow-up to the Grounded G1 launched earlier this year.

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Ford has a GMC Hummer EV at its Detroit headquarters: a hint of what’s ahead?

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According to The Drive , a GMC Hummer EV pickup was spotted just outside Ford’s Detroit headquarters. The company could be looking at GM’s Ultium battery tech or possibly benchmarking the vehicle against its technology. Ford CEO Jim Farley has already hinted at another electric truck coming to market under a new nameplate.

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Audi E-Tron GT; Tesla owners drive more; flywheel tech and fast charging: Today’s Car News

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Freightliner is sourcing its electric powertrains from Detroit. Flywheel tech helps ease the grid. researchers, electric vehicles are covering far. Tesla vehicles are covering more miles on a daily basis than other EVs. And the Audi E-Tron GT bows. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. GM is ramping up production of its Ultium-based models after it “turned the corner” at its battery factory in Detroit. With 62,045 Chevy Bolts sold last year, the electric car accounted for over 81% of GM’s EV sales.

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GMC introduces 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1; powered by all-new Ultium battery tech

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It will be the first fully electric addition to GMC’s lineup, driven by next-generation EV propulsion technology that enables off-road capability, on-road performance and an immersive driving experience. Production begins in late 2021, at GM’s Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. GMC introduced the 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1.

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GM begins deliveries of first Ultium-based EVs: GMC Hummer pickup and Brightdrop EV600

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General Motors has begun deliveries of its first next-generation electric vehicles, the GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup and BrightDrop EV600 light commercial vehicle, both built on the Ultium Platform. The first 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Edition 1 exits Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. Ultium Ship-To-Commerce.

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