GM not quite all-in on EVs, will add plug-in hybrids in US
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 30, 2024
Five years after the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Volt, it appears General Motors is ready to bring plug-in hybrids back to its North American lineup.
GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup
Green Car Congress
MARCH 5, 2020
At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. GM’s all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium. GM’s all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium.
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GM president dashes hopes of future Volt, says no more hybrids
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 14, 2019
Following news in late November that General Motors would kill off the Chevrolet Volt, one of the pioneers of modern plug-in cars, a senior GM executive has hinted—strongly—that it won't be back.
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GM building new center for next-generation battery cell technology
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 6, 2021
General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company's battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries.
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GM and LG Energy Solution investing $2.3B in second Ultium Cells manufacturing plant in US
Green Car Congress
APRIL 17, 2021
Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture of LG Energy Solution and General Motors, will invest more than $2.3 Ultium Cells will build the new plant on land leased from GM. —,GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. GM’s future Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging.
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GM battery facility discharge suggests no immediate successor for Chevy Volt
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Will the Chevrolet Volt get an immediate successor, or will any other model soon carry on with the potential of its brilliant Voltec plug-in hybrid system? Considering what General Motors announced yesterday, both of those possibilities are now looking less likely.
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GM reports first Chevrolet Silverado EV delivery results for Q3 2023
Teslarati
OCTOBER 3, 2023
General Motors (GM) recently released a report revealing the delivery results of the first Chevrolet Silverado EVs. Based on GM’s delivery reports, Chevrolet’s estimation was accurate. Based on GM’s delivery reports, Chevrolet’s estimation was accurate. The RST First Edition’s starting price is $105,000.
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93 GM to kill Chevy Volt production in 2019 (Updated)
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
General Motors confirmed Monday morning that it plans to cease production of the Chevrolet Volt in March, as part of an effort to streamline production and pivot its business more toward zero-emissions and personal-mobility efforts. The Volt was the first production plug-in car sold in the U.S.
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GM To Re-Introduce Plug-In Hybrids. What Does That Mean, Exactly?
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
General Motors has decided it is time to add plug-in hybrids to its model lineup in the US. The post GM To Re-Introduce Plug-In Hybrids. We want to ask, "What took you so long?" What Does That Mean, Exactly? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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GM plans to bring plugin hybrids to North American market
Teslarati
JANUARY 30, 2024
During the General Motors (GM) 2023 earnings call held this week, CEO Mary Barra said the company will be bringing plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America—despite still being committed to going all-electric by 2035. GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI What are your thoughts?
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General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 30, 2024
Despite previously having committed itself toward a future where it builds all-electric vehicles, General Motors has made plans to bring plug-in hybrids back to our market. Let me be clear: GM remains committed to eliminating tailpipe emissions from our light-duty vehicles by 2035. Simply chasing volume probably won’t be enough.
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GM outlines further steps on battery safety, customer satisfaction initiatives for the Volt; the importance of de-powering the battery after a severe crash
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
General Motors today announced initiatives for customer satisfaction and outlined its steps in battery safety research to ensure ongoing confidence in the safety of Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. GM has shared the process with NHTSA, and is working to extend the process and technology. Earlier post.)
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Chevrolet electric Camaro concept drag racer: eCOPO with 800V battery pack; electric crate motors
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Developed by General Motors and built in partnership with the pioneering electric drag racing team Hancock and Lane Racing, the concept race car—based on the 2019 COPO Camaro —is driven by an electric motor providing the equivalent of more than 700 horsepower and 600 lb-ft (813 N·m) of torque. —Russ O’Blenes.
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GM: construction of Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Lordstown progressing on schedule
Green Car Congress
JULY 30, 2020
Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Motors designed in-house will support front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and performance all-wheel drive applications.
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First look at all-new Voltec propulsion system for 2G Volt; “the only thing in common is a shipping cap”
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2014
The power electronics and the motors use separate cooling: water for the PE and ol for the motor unit. The drive unit features a large number of changes: new roles for the two motors, two clutches instead of three, and a smaller power electronics unit integrated into the housing among them. (No Click to enlarge.
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GM launches Volt field quality assessment and service programs
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 3, 2011
Concurrent with upcoming deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt to dealerships in California, Connecticut (Tri-State Metro Area), Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington, D.C., Volts will be shipped to Chevrolet dealerships with 40% HV battery state-of-charge and two gallons of fuel.
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GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt
Green Car Congress
MARCH 4, 2017
Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, has expanded its offerings to include a new monthly service, Maven Reserve. Maven members pay a monthly fee to reserve a new GM vehicle loaded with technology for 28 days. The Chevrolet Tahoe and Volt are among the most popular vehicles in the Maven City car-sharing portfolio.
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GM to Boost Volt US Production Capacity by 50% to 45,000 Units in 2012
Green Car Congress
JULY 30, 2010
Due to what it termed “ strong public interest ” in the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors will increase US production capacity of the Volt by 50%, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012. GM recently increased the number of US launch markets for the vehicle from three to seven. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
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GM avoided all-electric Corvette due to performance concerns
Teslarati
JANUARY 21, 2023
General Motors (GM) avoided producing an all-electric Chevrolet Corvette for its most recent model year, instead opting for a hybrid drivetrain due to performance, cost, pedigree, and more concerns. The post GM avoided all-electric Corvette due to performance concerns appeared first on TESLARATI.
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GM China signs MOU with CATARC for Chevrolet Volt demo fleet
Green Car Congress
MARCH 26, 2012
GM and CATARC will form a joint working team that will be responsible for gathering feedback from Volt demonstration fleet usage to better target discussions and actions to support new energy vehicle policy in China. China is among the initial markets to introduce the Volt following the United States.
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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt
Green Car Congress
MARCH 25, 2015
GM will introduce a strong hybrid version of the next-generation Malibu. Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 engine with start/stop. engine with start/stop. An all-new direct-injection 1.8L
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GM to Expand Brake Override Software Globally by 2012; Volt at Launch
Green Car Congress
APRIL 6, 2010
General Motors will expand use of “enhanced smart pedal” technology globally to all passenger cars with automatic transmissions and electronic throttle control, including hybrids and the Volt. The brake override algorithm works with the hybrid controller and pulls out electric motor command to reduce the torque from the battery.
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GM puts $336m into Volt plant
Revenge of the Electric Car
DECEMBER 8, 2009
GM to invest $336 million in Volt plant. General Motors Co will invest $336 million in a Detroit-area plant to produce its heavily anticipated Chevrolet Volt electric car beginning next year, the No. Tags: Production News Detroit GM Chevy Volt. automaker said on Monday.
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Tesla must be cautious of GM partnership
Baua Electric
JULY 8, 2023
TO THE EDITOR: Normal Motors, by means of signing on together with Ford and others to importance Tesla’s Supercharger community and generation, successfully turns into a subsidiary of Tesla (“Tesla to give GM vehicles access to Superchargers,” autonews.com, June 8). Sure, they do, however GM spoke back incompetently.
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InsideEVs Exclusive Interview with General Motors EV1 Marketing Director John Dabels - Part 2
InsideEVs
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
1996 GM EV1 Meets 2011 Chevrolet Volt - What Could Have Been In-Between? Part 2 Of InsideEV's Interview with GM EV1 Marketing Director John Dabels continues. Editor's Note: If you missed part one on the behind-the-scenes 411 on General Motor's EV1 project, you can check it out here.
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GM and ABB to Develop Projects for Re-Use of Volt Battery Packs
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
The two companies are collaborating to determine how the Volt’s 16-kWh lithium-ion batteries can be used to provide stationary electric grid storage systems once the batteries have fulfilled their usefulness in customers’ vehicles. Earlier this month, Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.).
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GM Investing $230M in Four Plants for Cruze and Volt Production
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 13, 2009
General Motors Company is investing more than $230 million in four GM plants in the greater Flint, Michigan area to support the production of the fuel-efficient 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt extended range electric vehicle. four-cylinder engine generator for the Volt and the 1.4L four-cylinder turbo engine for the Cruze.
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Green Car Congress
JANUARY 5, 2012
General Motors announced modifications to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt that would further protect the battery from the possibility of an electrical fire occurring days or weeks after a severe crash. We’ve also seen a lot of speculation regarding the Volt battery’s liquid cooling system.
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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 1, 2015
General Motors CEO Mary Barra and her leadership team outlined the company’s plans to capitalize on the future of personal mobility by owning the customer relationship beyond the vehicle, building upon nearly two decades of connectivity leadership. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. Car Sharing.
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GMC introduces 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1; powered by all-new Ultium battery tech
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The HUMMER EV will get its energy from General Motors’ all-new Ultium batteries and power from Ultium Drive, GM’s proprietary EV drive units. It’s an absolute off-road beast with a unique e4WD drive system that provides maneuverability unlike anything GM has ever offered before.
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Costco members now get GM Supplier Pricing on Chevy Bolt EV, Volt
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Specifically, shoppers interested in a General Motors vehicle will discover Supplier Pricing on nearly every car—including the Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car and Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid.
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129 GM: We’ll Replace Chevrolet Volt 120-Volt Charging Units
Green Car Reports
MARCH 23, 2012
General Motors announced yesterday that it would replace the 120-Volt charging unit provided with every Chevrolet Volt, to provide what GM spokesman Randy Fox called a "more consistent charging experience."
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2nd-life Chevrolet Volt batteries help power new IT building
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2015
GM is using five used battery packs from Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric cars to help power the new General Motors Enterprise Data Center at the Milford Proving Ground. Even after the battery has reached the end of its useful life in a Chevrolet Volt, up to 80 percent of its storage capacity remains.
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150 GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
turbocharged 4-cylinder direct-injected gasoline engine with a two-motor, 120 kW hybrid transmission; liquid-cooled 18.4 The battery pack is the main distribution unit; it feeds the main traction power inverter module (TPIM), and drives the two-motor EVT. The electric motors. —Tim Grewe. kWh Li-ion battery; and.
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GM Invests $336M In Detroit-Hamtramck Plant To Build Chevrolet Volt
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 7, 2009
General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. This brings GM’s combined Volt-related investments in Michigan to $700 million, covering eight facilities. engine-generator from Flint.
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GM expands Maven carsharing to Denver, LA and San Francisco
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, is expanding to the western United States, adding the Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco markets. Maven City’s most popular vehicles are the Chevrolet Malibu, Spark and Volt. Maven is testing future shared mobility services at GM campus car-sharing locations.
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150 GM restructuring; changing product development, production; 5 NA & 2 international plants shutting next year; staff reduction
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
General Motors on Monday outlined a series of major restructuring steps that it said would accelerate its transformation for the future, building on the strategy it laid out in 2015 to strengthen its core business, to capitalize on the future of personal mobility and to drive significant cost efficiencies. Optimizing product portfolio.
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Chevrolet Volt to be sold in 8 cities in China
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
The Chevrolet Volt electric car will go on sale at 13 Shanghai GM Chevrolet dealerships in eight Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan. The announcement was made Monday as part of General Motors’ participation in Auto Guangzhou 2011.
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GM to invest $163M in 3 plants to support engine production for Volt, Cruze and new small car
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
General Motors is investing $163.2-million million in its operations in Flint and Bay City, Michigan, and Defiance, Ohio, to support engine production for the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze and a new Chevrolet small car to be built in the United States. variant used in the Chevrolet Volt. variant used in the Chevrolet Volt.
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240 Buick introduces Volt-based Velite 5 extended-range electric vehicle in China
Green Car Congress
APRIL 19, 2017
It is the latest iconic product from the brand in the new energy vehicle segment, and is based on the Chevrolet Volt. Bottom: 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The Velite 5 features GM’s proven EVT electronic controlled intelligent variable transmission. The system has a double high-performance, permanent-magnet electric motor drive unit.
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150 GM Korea launching electric Spark in 2013
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 25, 2012
GM Korea plans to begin production of the battery-electric Chevrolet Spark minicar in 2013; the vehicle will be sold domestically as well as exported, including to the US. The Spark EV will feature a 85 kW (114 hp) electric motor. The Spark EV will feature a 85 kW (114 hp) electric motor. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
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No more Volt, Rivian electric truck, hidden climate report: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
General Motors announced it would kill the Chevrolet Volt in mid-2019. Following other announcements from competitive automakers, GM announced. Rivian revealed its good-looking electric truck. A new report details how much climate change will hurt the U.S. And new solid-state batteries from China.
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GM and Nissan lead in US plug-in sales in December; GM and Toyota for the year
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2013
GM was the US sales leader among the major OEMs for plug-in vehicles in December, and for 2012. GM sold 2,633 units of the Volt extended range electric vehicle in December, up 72.2% For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% Overall, total GM deliveries were up 4.9% Click to enlarge.
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