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GM demos 8 connected vehicle safety applications in Shanghai

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GM has been supporting the development of connected vehicle technologies for more than a decade in the US. GM looks forward to contributing. —GM Executive Vice President and GM China President Matt Tsien. This will be achieved through two major elements—a government-initiated strategy and global collaboration.

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GM is giving a $7,500 incentive on EV models that lost tax credit eligibility

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GM is offering a $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost eligibility for the EV tax credit. This comes after several GM electric models were excluded, starting this week. According to GM, the setback is only temporary due to “two minor components” in the EV models. Until then, GM will fill in the gap for buyers.

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Cadillac ramps up Lyriq electric vehicle output as battery supply grows – ET Auto

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Production of Lyriq has been far behind initial targets, hamstrung mainly by an issue with assembling battery modules that has crimped GM’s EV plans. government tax credit this month as new sourcing guidelines kicked in. The luxury brand had delivered fewer than 2,400 in the first half.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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Under the emerging J2954 guidelines, communications for wireless charging will use DSRC. The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) ( earlier post ) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE).

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GM emphasizes its safety testing for the Bi-fuel Impala

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GM says that it has tested the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank in the 2015 Bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala ( earlier post ) under normal and extreme conditions, exceeding both federal requirements and CNG industry guidelines. For example: The Bi-fuel Impala is subjected to six crash tests at GM’s Milford Proving Ground.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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Order a reprint of this article now APRIL 7, 2009 GM, Segway to Make Vehicle Article Video Comments more in Auto Industry News » Email Printer Friendly Share: Yahoo Buzz facebook MySpace LinkedIn Digg del.icio.us GM has slashed product-development programs, advertising and spending on auto-show events.

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ADAS safeguards are lacking across auto brands: IIHS

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The top-rated systems in the index included Lexus Teammate with Advanced Drive with an acceptable rating, along with the GM Super Cruise and Nissan ProPilot Assist with Navi-Link. The post ADAS safeguards are lacking across auto brands: IIHS appeared first on TESLARATI. Every other system was rated poor overall.

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