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GM and GlobalFoundries in long-term direct supply agreement for US production of semiconductor chips

Green Car Congress

General Motors (GM) and GlobalFoundries (GF) have entered a strategic, long-term agreement establishing a dedicated capacity corridor exclusively for GM’s chip supply. We see our semiconductor requirements more than doubling over the next several years as vehicles become technology platforms.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

No less an auto industry titan as Ford has also made bidirectional charging a selling point of their F-150 Lightning electric truck, reportedly slated to roll off the lines this year. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.) No word yet on which EVs will take part. (GM

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Rivian filings hint at $10k autonomous driving option, software subscription details

Teslarati

The Rivian user experience is built around personalization, seamless connectivity and a platform that will constantly evolve thanks to over-the-air updates. Subscription or membership fees for infotainment and other connectivity-based services could be $5,500 over 10 years per vehicle. Tesla offers diagnostic software subscriptions.

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V2G is the key to the popularity of electric vehicles

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As more consumers purchase electric vehicles in the coming decades, a huge question is plaguing governments and the auto industry: Can the grid keep up with the dramatic increase in demand for electricity? V2G technology also has the potential to bring new revenue streams to automakers as they become more connected to the grid.

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Federal Bankruptcy Court Approves GM Asset Sale to New GM

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The approval marks a necessary step toward the emergence of GM from bankruptcy; the US Treasury has said it would halt funding to GM if the asset sale was not concluded by 10 July. In connection with the closing of the sale transaction, NGMCO, Inc. The old GM: 10%. of the interests in the new GM, respectively.

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Google, NVIDIA and automakers form open alliance to bring Android platform to cars

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Audi, GM, Google, Honda, Hyundai and NVIDIA have formed the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA), a global alliance of technology and auto industry leaders committed to bringing the Android platform to cars starting in 2014. OAA members share a vision for the connected car.

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Ford doubles EV goal for 2023 and has a new semiconductor partner to help

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However, GM’s popular Bolt EV will be sidelined for the remainder of the year. GM’s GMC brand will have the Hummer EV releasing in the coming months to contribute, but a spokesman for the company said that General Motors was already approaching 300,000 sales globally through the first three quarters of 2021.

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