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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. Enable mobility beyond GM’s own portfolio through third-party licensing of its EV technology, co-development agreements and partnerships.

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GM investing $632M in Fort Wayne Assembly for future ICE truck production

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Product details and timing related to GM’s future trucks are not being released at this time. The announcement brings GM’s US manufacturing and parts distribution facility investment commitments to more than $31.6 Fort Wayne builds the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. billion since 2013.

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GMC introduces Sierra EV for launch in early 2024; $107K MSRP for launch edition

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GMC introduced the first Sierra electric pickup truck. Led by the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, the new EV will offer a GM-estimated 400 miles of range on a full charge and unique features made possible only by its dedicated EV truck platform. Underpinning these three trucks is GM’s Ultium Platform. seconds (GM estimate).

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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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GM advances Dealer Community Charging Program

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GM marked the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. Since the program was announced in late 2021, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled—representing almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America.

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GM investing $500M+ in Arlington Assembly for future ICE SUVs

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GM said that this investment will enable the company to strengthen its industry-leading full-size SUV business. Product details and timing related to GM’s future full-size SUVs are not being released at this time. GM has announced nearly $2 billion in investments for Arlington Assembly since 2013. Initial Quality Study.

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GM investing $760M in Toledo propulsion plant for electric truck drive unit production

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General Motors will invest $760 million at its Toledo, Ohio propulsion manufacturing operations to prepare the facility for production of drive units that will be used in future Ultium-based battery electric trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and GMC HUMMER EVs. billion at Toledo since 2011.

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