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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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Last month, DOE, GM, and MathWorks launched the next Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition, the EcoCAR Electric Vehicle (EV) Challenge , with the announcement of the 15 North American universities selected to participate.

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GM invests in Queensland Pacific Metals; nickel and cobalt from Australia

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As part of the agreement, GM is expected to invest up to $69 million in Queensland Pacific Metals for the development of its proposed Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project in Northern Australia. —Jeff Morrison, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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Grounded G2: 250-mile electric RV builds on GM Ultium EV tech

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Called Grounded, the startup on Wednesday announced the G2, an RV based on the GM BrightDrop Zevo 600 van. A Detroit-based startup wants to turn General Motors electric vans into RVs. Grounded claims deliveries will start later this month. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive G2 is a follow-up to the Grounded G1 launched earlier this year.

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GM looks to catch up in China after getting OK to begin testing autonomous driving tech

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General Motors (GM) has recently been given permission to begin testing Level 4 autonomous driving technology in China. Together with self-driving startup Momenta, GM will begin rolling out autonomous Cadillac Lyriqs as it looks to catch up with several other genuine competitors in the country.

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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 Offering Reimbursement to Early Chevy Blazer EV Owners

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After announcing that Ultium-based EVs would not offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, GM issued a stop sale for the Chevy Blazer EV over software issues. By removing a software layer in favor of an in-house interface, GM can control subscriptions and other services that increase after-sales revenues.

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Stellantis has cut 400 salaried engineering, tech, and software positions

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In a statement on Friday, Stellantis said it was laying off roughly 2 percent of its jobs in engineering, tech, and software, largely due to “unprecedented uncertainties and heightened competitive pressures around the world,” along with “rigorous organizational reviews” (via Automotive News ). by the same year.

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