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Chevrolet unveils the Bolt EV

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As promised, GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra unveiled the production 2017 Bolt battery-electric vehicle at CES 2016. Chevrolet unveils the Bolt EV. As promised, GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra unveiled the production 2017 Bolt battery-electric vehicle at CES 2016. cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat.

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Chevy Bolt EV owners may get up to $1,400 for battery recall

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Those who’ve owned or leased a Chevrolet Bolt EV from the 2017 through 2022 model year are likely eligible for an amount ranging from $700 to $1,400, as part of a $150 million settlement amount against GM and LG Energy Solution. GM said that it would replace all battery modules in 2017-2019 Bolt EVs.

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How the Chevy Bolt EV became GM’s 1.8 billion dollar problem

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General Motors has already spent $800 million on recalls of the Chevrolet Bolt EV due to defective battery cells that caused fires, but the price has gone up once again. 2019 Chevy Bolt EV (Credit: Chevrolet). and 9,019 in Canada) – 2020–2022 model year Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs. .” 63,683 (52,403 in the U.S.

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Chevy Bolt EV and EUV see dramatic price cuts amidst surging EV prices

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General Motors-owned Chevrolet rolled back prices of the new model year versions of the Bolt EV and EUV by $5,900 and $6,300, respectively, despite electric vehicle costs increasing due to materials and parts shortages. Nearly 50% of 2017-19 Chevy Bolt EVs have been remedied after battery fire recall.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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The report shows that projected global ZEV adoption from 2015 to 2039 (based on the BNEF 2017 forecast) may follow an s-curve, similar to that of smartphone adoption in the US from 2005 to 2015. As of October 2017, 337,483 ZEVs have been sold in California. million unit uptick in 5 years. ZEV sales increased 29.1%

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Tesla profits, first Chevy Bolt EV sales, carbon emissions plateau, California resists: Today's Car News

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Today, find out why it may be more urgent for Tesla to turn a profit in the coming years, what language about battery degradation in the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner's manual means, and what a new study says about global carbon emissions. See why Volkswagen believes the cost of electric cars and diesels will.

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