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Cadillac CELESTIQ to be built at GM’s Global Technical Center

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General Motors will invest more than $81 million into the company’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, to prepare the campus to build the Cadillac CELESTIQ ( earlier post ). —Mark Reuss, president, General Motors. Cadillac CELESTIQ show car. Cadillac CELESTIQ show car.

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Hyundai opens $51.4M safety test and investigation laboratory in Michigan

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Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) and Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., As one of Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) six centers focused on research and development (R&D), Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. HATCI) was established in 1986 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. HATCI) opened their $51.4-million

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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive. Stator family.

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Jing-Jin Electric and Allison Transmission partner to accelerate development of commercial vehicle electrified powertrain solutions for global markets

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JJE brings more than 10 years of experience in electric motors and power electronics, as well as central- and direct-drive electrified propulsion architectures. The partnership will further allow both parties to benefit from a global manufacturing presence and service networks to support customers in local markets.

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Michigan, Cavnue to create corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles between Ann Arbor and Detroit

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an initiative to develop a first-of-its-kind corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) designed to improve transportation for communities in Southeast Michigan. The announcement took place in front of Michigan Central Station which Ford purchased in 2018.

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GM nearly triples size of Global Battery Systems Lab in Michigan

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General Motors has nearly tripled the size of its Global Battery Systems Laboratory. —Doug Parks, GM vice president, global product programs. Teams at the China, Germany and Michigan labs work collectively to test battery systems around the clock to reduce validation time.

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SK Siltron CSS to invest $300M in new Michigan plant for silicon carbide wafers for EV power systems

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The expansion will more than double the company’s Michigan employee base and add a new site in Bay City, Mich., When used in EV system components, this characteristic can allow a more efficient transfer of electricity from the battery to the motor, increasing the driving range of an EV by five-to-ten percent.

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