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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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Washington State House Committee advances legislation mandating all-electric new LDV sales by MY 2030

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The Washington State House Transportation Committee voted 17-12 to advance legislation calling for all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in the state to be electric vehicles (EVs). Model-year 2029 and earlier ICE cars can still be sold and registered in Washington. The bill was drafted by lead sponsor Rep.

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Rivian insurance, EQS efficiency, Washington ICE ban, GM and LG: Today’s Car News

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GM and LG announce a second battery plant. And Washington State sets a 2030 end date for gasoline vehicles. It’s official: GM is planning a. Rivian has announced an insurance program, but it’s quite different than Tesla’s. The Mercedes EQS might leapfrog most other EVs in efficiency.

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Cadillac Lyriq production, I-Pace second life, Washington State all-EV by 2030: Today’s Car News

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Washington State has set a more aggressive target than California—shifting to EVs by 2030. GM has confirmed that the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. Jaguar I-Pace battery packs are getting a second life in Formula E racing. And the Cadillac Lyriq now undercuts the Tesla Model Y and is arriving very soon.

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GM introduces Ultium Charge 360

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General Motors introduced Ultium Charge 360, a holistic charging approach that integrates charging networks, GM vehicle mobile apps, and other products and services to simplify the overall charging experience for GM electric vehicle owners. GM and EVgo are on track to have approximately 500 fast charging stalls live by the end of 2021.

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GM progressing on next-generation Ultium Li-metal battery; new joint development agreement with SES

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At a Washington Post Live virtual conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss provided more details about GM’s next-generation Ultium lithium metal battery and announced a joint development agreement with lithium metal battery innovator SES (formerly known as SolidEnergy Systems) ( earlier post ).

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GM Defense Unveils Hummer EV-based Electric Military Concept Vehicle

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General Motors Defense unveiled its Electric Military Concept Vehicle (eMCV) at the Modern Day Marine 2023 trade show in Washington, D.C. The eMCV is a military vehicle based on the GMC Hummer EV, utilizing the same Ultium platform and drivetrain.

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