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GM and Glencore enter multi-year cobalt supply agreement

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Cobalt is an important metal in the production of EV batteries, and the cobalt processed from Australia will be used in GM’s Ultium battery cathodes, which will power electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC HUMMER EV and Cadillac LYRIQ. Rare earth materials with GE, to develop a rare earth value chain.

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GM and PG&E launch pilot program to use EVs as home generators

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General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric announced the launch of a new pilot program today that will allow California residents to use their GM electric vehicles to act as on-demand power sources for homes. However, the Silverado EV from Chevrolet was used as GM’s media photo for the program’s announcement.

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Opinion: Consumers winning with low oil prices, for now

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It is estimated that for every penny gas goes down, consumers collectively save $1 billion. Interestingly, with fuel prices lower, the Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado and Dodge Ram trucks have been the top three selling vehicles (in that order) since September, 2014. the end of January, according to gasbuddy.com.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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Budget models like the Chevrolet Bolt EV, SUV crossovers like the Equinox Blazer EV, electric versions of popular legacy models like the Blazer EV, and high-performance trucks like the Silverado EV make up what is becoming an impressive lineup of all-electric options. Clean Cars 4 All. Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit.

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Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

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View of the CNG tank in the bed of a Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel option. Silverado 2500HD engine options. If you have a 3,600 psi rated tank—as does the Silverado—and you refuel at a 3,000 psi pump, you only get a partial fill. Click to enlarge. Buyers with a need for hefty torque will likely go for the 6.6-liter

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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And in the last two weeks, one of the largest utility companies in the United States, Pacific Gas & Electric, announced plans to work with General Motors in experiments with their bidirectional charging technologies. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.)

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GM introduces CNG bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups

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Bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado. General Motors is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel versions of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. The Silverado and Sierra will be available in standard and long box, with either two- or four-wheel drive. Click to enlarge.

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