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UAW moves Ford provider Constellium in Michigan

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. “We are aware of the situation and monitoring it closely,” a GM spokesperson stated. The plant provides 12-volt batteries to GM crops within the U.S. “We’re committed to bargaining with the union in good faith,” the spokesperson stated. and Canada. ranks Incorrect. ranks Incorrect.

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GM extends Chevy Bolt production delay, NHTSA closes battery fire investigation

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In July, GM issued a warning to 2017-2019 model year Chevrolet Bolt EV owners, stating a potential risk of fires had been reported after some owners had reported their vehicles had spontaneously blazed. Owners were advised not to park near other cars , not to park indoors, and to limit their state of charge to 90 percent in some instances.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST , that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. GM Energy app The automaker has a bigger vision for the product.

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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. For Q4, GM had a weaker quarter than it did in the same period in 2020.

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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”

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Overall the engineering team increased efficiency and reduced weight; the drive unit is up to 12% more efficient in operation—although GM has yet to quantify publicly what that means in terms of range or fuel economy—and 100 lbs (45 kg) lighter. GM has reduced the number of clutches to two from three. Click to enlarge.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

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note: We’re republishing this article because it’s a good reminder of how technology timelines can slip and yet things are clearly moving forward. Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes (Daimler), BMW, Audi, GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and others are now delivering cars with some of these features and developing cars with all of these.

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President Joe Biden’s Tesla-void EV speech gave Ford too much credit [Opinion]

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The issue is, Biden seemed to give Ford credit for things that they’re just not very well-versed with quite yet. Recent data compiled by the EV Sales Blog shows that Tesla was the most popular EV OEM through Q1 2021, leading the partnership between SAIC, GM, and Wuling by nearly 82,000 units. SAIC-GM-Wuling sold 102,574.

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