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General Motors Announces Next-Gen Chevrolet Bolt

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GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call that Chevrolet will introduce a next-generation Bolt, continuing to deliver what customers have come to expect: great affordability, range and technology. Our customers love today’s Bolt.

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Sub-$40,000 EVs can't yet be profitable, says GM CEO

Green Car Reports

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said in a conference Friday that EVs selling for less than $40,000 can't be profitable just yet. It's an unexpected statement from the head of an automaker that's been fairly optimistic about affordable EVs.

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

Green Car Congress

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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Volkswagen aims for sub-$35,000 EV in the U.S.

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Many automakers are attempting to offer EVs that are widely affordable and will not break the bank for those who are interested. General Motors has its Chevy Bolt EV that hit a sub-$30,000 price tag , and Tesla is moving toward $30,000, but only after federal and state incentives. It feels that in the U.S.,

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FCA approving use of E15 in MY 2016 vehicles

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The decision means that FCA joins General Motors and Ford in covering E15 in its warranty statements; GM started covering E15 with its MY 2012 vehicles, while Ford joined a year later with its MY 2013 vehicles. More than 12% of the vehicles sold so far in the United States in 2015 have been FCA vehicles. —Bob Dineen.

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Stellantis CEO says U.S. and UK elections next year may slow EV sales

Teslarati

Tavares noted the possibility for a slowed electrification ramp at a press conference outside of Stellantis’s Mirafiori plant in Italy in a statement to Automobilwoche (via Automotive News ). alongside Ford and General Motors (GM). Stellantis was also targeted by historic United Auto Workers (UAW) strikes in the U.S.

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

Electric Vehicles India

In addition to developing its fuel cell technology, since 2013, Honda has been collaborating with General Motors to develop fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage technology. The upcoming Honda hydrogen vehicle is expected to come in 2024 with improved performance, range, and affordability compared to its predecessors.

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