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GM and LG identify cause of battery fires in Bolts; new recall for MY2017-2019 vehicles

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Experts from GM and LG have identified the simultaneous presence of two manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires in certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs. As a result, GM will be conducting a new recall for the previous population of Bolt EVs (2017-2019) to address the risk of battery fires in these vehicles.

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GM issues safety warning for recalled Bolt EV units over potential fire risk

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General Motors (GM) has issued a warning to 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV owners whose vehicles were recently part of a recall. A GM spokesperson has told CNBC that the other fire happened in New Jersey, and that the automaker had been notified of the incident earlier this week. . Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

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Last October, GM announced that it was launching sales in Switzerland as a first step in its all-electric return to Europe after selling off the Opel and Vauxhall brands back in 2017. While Cadillac relies on a large dealer network in the US, European customers can order a customized EV directly online. Get started here.

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

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GM and its battery supplier LG Energy Solutions stated that “the simultaneous presence of two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell” could cause a fire if the battery pack is charged fully. GM’s Q2 2021 Earnings Call stated that it had spent $1.3 GM’s Q2 2021 Earnings Call stated that it had spent $1.3

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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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liter V-8 compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-capable engines starting in the first quarter of 2017. Ship-through will be offered, allowing customers to order and take delivery from the same dealer. GM will supply vehicles equipped with the 6.0L All of the top 25 fleets use at least two fuels.

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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. The average Californian drives 14,435 miles every year.

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Chevy Equinox diesel offers EPA-rated 39 mpg hwy; starts at $31,435

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GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). A 577-mile cruising range (FWD) also means the Equinox diesel can drive farther between fill-ups. million miles of driving. turbo-diesel engine.

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