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GM reveals 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

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With a starting price of around $30,000 on the 1LT base trim, the Equinox EV plugs Chevrolet into the critical compact SUV segment; GM says it expects the EV to be the most affordable EV in its class. Equinox EV will also be available with up to an available GM-estimated 300 miles of range on a full charge. For charging, 11.5

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GM to build electric Silverado pickup at Factory ZERO

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Chevrolet will introduce a Silverado electric pickup truck that will be built at the Factory ZERO assembly plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan ( earlier post ). The recently revealed GMC HUMMER EV SUV ( earlier post ) will also be built at Factory ZERO. GM has released no official timing on the truck.

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GM expects Chevrolet Silverado EV to get full $7,500 tax credit

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General Motors (GM) expects the Chevrolet Silverado EV to get the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 tax credit. Fleet customers including for BrightDrop and the Chevrolet Silverado EV will benefit from the $7,500 commercial incentive,” stated General Motors. The all-electric pickup truck is scheduled to launch by 2024.

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GM begins deliveries of first Ultium-based EVs: GMC Hummer pickup and Brightdrop EV600

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With 30 all-new EVs planned globally through 2025, two-thirds of which will be available in the North America, Ultium will be the key driver of GM’s expansion and next phase of growth. Enable mobility beyond GM’s own portfolio through third-party licensing of its EV technology, co-development agreements and partnerships. GMC HUMMER EV.

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GM to invest $45M at Bedford Casting Operations to expand capacity for EV drive unit castings

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This investment will be used to expand the facility’s production capacity of EV drive unit castings to support the anticipated strong demand for the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV full-size pickups. EV drive unit for GM’s battery-electric trucks. The capacity expansion work at the facility will begin immediately.

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GM announces the Chevy Silverado EV: 400 miles of range with Ultium battery tech

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General Motors announced earlier today that it will build an all-new EV under its Chevrolet brand by electrifying the Silverado pickup, a highly-dedicated and popular model that has been a top choice of GM truck buyers for years. GM will build the pickup at its Factory ZERO assembly plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan.

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GM investing $650M in Lithium Americas; offtake agreement from Thacker Pass

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Under the agreement, GM will make a $650-million equity investment in Lithium Americas, which represents the largest-yet investment by an automaker to produce battery raw materials. Lithium carbonate from Thacker Pass will be used in GM’s proprietary Ultium battery cells. Tranche 1: GM to purchase 15.0 Earlier post.)

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