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GM to launch 18 models in China in 2017 for growth; half to be SUVs or MPVs; more new energy vehicles

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Half of the models to be introduced in 2017 under the Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands will be SUVs or MPVs. The company introduced the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu XL Hybrid and Cadillac CT6 Plug-In in 2016. The products are expected to build on GM’s 2016 sales record of 3.87 million vehicles.

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GM 5-year growth strategy for China; 10 New Energy Vehicles in the coming mix

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During the period, GM and its joint ventures will roll out more than 10 new energy vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and Baojun brands. In addition to vehicles, GM is also addressing business opportunities in value-added services such as automotive financing and insurance. Earlier post.).

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Shanghai GM Aims to Reduce Fuel Consumption 15%, Improve Performance 14% by 2015; New Engines, Prototype New Sail Electric Vehicle

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Engine technologies such as SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) and turbocharging, as well as new transmissions such as the S6, will be applied in Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet products offered by Shanghai GM. The Buick New Regal 2.0L, Buick New Regal 1.6T, Chevrolet New Sail 1.2L liters and 2.5 and Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

EV Adoption

GM Stock Chart: Yahoo Finance. Will GM’s Ultium Cells battery factory in Lordstown, Ohio be able to supply enough battery packs? Some of the EVs we saw in GM’s Design Dome (Cadillac Celestiq and probably the unnamed Buick crossover) are clearly targeted for China. Lordstown Battery Capacity.

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Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030

Charged EVs

Among cutting-edge automotive buyers—the glitterati of Los Angeles, the tech millionaires of Silicon Valley, the finance titans of Wall Street—only one Cadillac is widely recognized. Limiting factor: battery supply. Can the US luxury brand reinvent itself for a modern era…and for China? Celestiq: a true Standard of the World?

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical.

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Investigation Faults Ford Battery Supply Over National Security Issues

The Truth About Cars

Following fears that Ford’s electric vehicle supply chain may represent a national security issue , concerned legislators are doubling down by outlining the path battery components are required to take in order to get here. Battery production is indeed being localized. On Monday, Rep. Meanwhile, U.S.

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