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Cadillac's New Electric V-Series Concept is Far From a Silent EV

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The car’s announcement coincides with the 20th anniversary of Cadillac’s V-Series, which debuted at Sebring in 2004 with the CTS-V. That said, GM hasn’t had the smoothest rollout with its other electric models. Several GM EVs also lost federal tax credit eligibility, though that will likely change before too long.

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GM JV breaks ground for new $1.1B manufacturing plant in China

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Shanghai GM (Shenyang) Norsom Motors, GM China’s joint venture with SAIC and Shanghai GM in Shenyang, broke ground for its new manufacturing facility. Located in Shenyang’s Auto City Industrial Park, the new facility represents an investment of RMB 7 billion (US$1.1 Its products will be sold by Shanghai GM.

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Cadillac teases new Opulent Velocity performance EV concept, is it too little too late?

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But with GM falling behind in the EV market, is a concept enough at this point? GM’s CEO Mary Barra said 2024 will be the “year of execution” as the automaker looks to get back on track. On the top of GM’s to do list this year is “getting vehicles out there right and getting the software,” according to Barra.

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GM outlines plans for China with 17 launches this year; developing advanced propulsion and electrification tech in China

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General Motors discussed its future plans in China during a press conference in conjunction with the start of Auto Shanghai 2013. GM is also in the process of bringing Cadillac’s entire global portfolio to China, adding one locally produced model per year through 2016. —Gary Smyth. million units. —Bob Socia.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

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Source: GM. GM Ventures is part of an investment group, led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, that will invest a total of $30 million in the bus manufacturer. —Jon Lauckner, president of GM Ventures. was founded in 2004 and is currently manufacturing buses in a temporary plant in Greenville, S.C.

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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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Since MY 2004, fuel economy and CO 2 emissions have improved in eleven out of thirteen years. Since 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 104 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 29%, or 5.6 FCA had the highest new vehicle average CO 2 emissions and lowest fuel economy of the large manufacturers, followed by GM and Ford.

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Wagoner Out as GM CEO; Obama to Provide Details on New Auto Aid on Monday

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The Detroit Free Press reports that the Obama Administration has asked GM CEO Rick Wagoner to resign, which Wagoner agreed to do today. President Obama will unveil his new rescue plan for GM and Chrysler in a White House ceremony on Monday. GM is not commenting on the reports. No successor has been named yet. billion more.

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