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GM Defense Unveils Hummer EV-based Electric Military Concept Vehicle

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General Motors Defense unveiled its Electric Military Concept Vehicle (eMCV) at the Modern Day Marine 2023 trade show in Washington, D.C. The eMCV is a military vehicle based on the GMC Hummer EV, utilizing the same Ultium platform and drivetrain.

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GM opens broad application of EV component sets

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General Motors will offer EV technology beyond its own portfolio and automotive applications more broadly, one component at a time. Ground Support Equipment: In a strategic collaboration with Textron Ground Support Equipment Inc., a Textron Inc. Proof of concept vehicle shown. Production vehicles may vary.

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GM Defense to prototype energy storage system for DoD leveraging Ultium platform

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GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to prototype an energy storage unit. If successful, STEEP will transition to a US Marine Corps (USMC) program and will serve as GM Defense’s first program with the USMC since relaunching the business in 2017.

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Ultium Cells investing additional $275M to expand Spring Hill plant to 50 GWh

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Ultium Cells LLC, the battery cell manufacturing joint venture of LG Energy Solution and General Motors is investing an additional $275 million in the Ultium Cells Spring Hill plant to expand the facility’s battery cell output by more than 40 percent, from 35 gigawatt-hours to 50 GWh, when the plant is fully operational. Earlier post.)

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Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

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Now, increasing demands for lithium-ion battery technology that specifically targets commercial vehicles as well as marine and rail applications has prompted Freudenberg to acquire a more than 50% share of the battery manufacturer. XALT Energy is also working with automotive OEMs, including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Co.

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GM investing $385M in Romulus Engine plant to prepare for production of new fuel-efficient engine program

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General Motors will invest approximately $385 million to prepare the Romulus Engine plant in Michigan for production of an all-new, fuel-efficient engine program. Romulus-built engines also are used for marine and industrial applications. The investments will support tooling and equipment upgrades.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

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Ford launched the Escape Hybrid as a 2005 model (its Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute siblings showed up a bit later), so The General had some catching up to do in the green-car department. I have mounted Red Line and Green Line badges side-by-side on my garage wall , in order to represent the duality of man.

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