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General Motors finds unlikely ally in Costco to help lagging EV sales

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General Motors (GM) is employing the help of Costco to help sell its EVs to reverse a trend of lagging sales in what is probably the most unlikely partnership one could ever expect. The vehicles will be sold through Costco’s member-only Auto Program. EV offerings. Costco might be able to help, too.

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General Motors keeps self-driving unit Cruise afloat, invests $850 million

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Also Read : How self driving cars see roads “I think this is a really important R&D phase, not just for the notion of robotaxi, but ultimately for personal autonomy,” GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson said Tuesday at an investor conference in New York. The unit also has a $3.4

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Unifor Strike Targets General Motors in Canada

The Truth About Cars

While the United Auto Workers (UAW) decided to implement an aggressive strike campaign that bucks some of the historical trends American union leadership feels did not serve the cause in the past, Canada’s Unifor has vowed to take a more measured approach during its contract negotiations with the industry.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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I paid $47,000 in cash for that car as a #YearOfJoe gift to myself after a decade of environmental work and achievement. Last week, as part of the little known and unadvertised “Bolt Buyback” program GM quietly created in response to the recall of all their 2017- 2019 Bolts, Chevy paid $37,900 to buy this car back from us.

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Ford is on track to sell more electric cars than rival General Motors this year

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Ford’s strength in the general auto sector seems to be spilling over somewhat to its electric vehicle business. General Motors’ EV lineup in the United States has been built on the Bolt EV for years, which has been plagued with recalls this year due to battery fire incidents.

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Andretti Formula One Deal Puts Spotlight On Honda Relationship With General Motors

CleanTechnica EVs

A few of our readers are Formula One fans and already know that Andretti Global — one of the most successful auto racing enterprises of all time — has a plan to enter the world of Formula One beginning in 2026. Why is that date important? Because that’s when the new engine rules will go […].

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

Green Car Congress

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. In addition, the car will qualify for a free local Shanghai license plate exclusively for electric vehicles. The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). and 6:00 a.m.).