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General Motors’ software & services executive steps down

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On Tuesday, March 12, General Motors’ (GM) Executive Vice President of Software and Services, Mike Abbott, will step down from his position due to health reasons. [I] Abbott’s work was aiding GM in ramping up electric vehicle production and subscription services.

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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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It’s rare when consumer karma actually works out for any buyer of any product made today, but then again, your friendly neighborhood Greenius is not your usual consumer. Debra and I finally got our first electric car, A 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, a joint production with Tesla, in January of 2013. Let me tell you about it.

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General Motors hires former Apple Executive for software division

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General Motors announced that Mike Abbott would join the company as the executive vice president of software, effective May 22, 203. In late 2021, General Motors revealed its goal to become an electric vehicle (EV) software leader and expand its EV lineup to 20 by 2028.

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General Motors emphasizing faster electric vehicle launches after positive 2021 earnings

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General Motors ( NYSE: GM ) is gearing up for a major shift in 2022 thanks to its evolving electric vehicle program, planning for record profit levels that could surge the company into a more well-rounded placement in an increasingly competitive sector. percent, and revenue of over $127 billion, a $4.5 billion increase from 2020. .”

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GM to expand vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging across portfolio of upcoming Ultium-based EVs

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General Motors will expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology across its retail portfolio of Ultium-based electric vehicles by model year 2026. Information on additional availability of V2H technology and specific timing of V2H rollout to individual vehicle models will be provided in the future.

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. Click to enlarge.

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Pres. Biden’s ‘Leader in EVs’ GM halts production of its most popular EV until next year

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President Joe Biden gave plenty of props to General Motors CEO Mary Barra for starting the electric revolution in the United States automotive industry. General Motors spokesman Dan Flores told Detroit News that Bolt production lines had been halted until the end of the year. The post Pres.

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