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GM and Glencore enter multi-year cobalt supply agreement

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Glencore and General Motors announced a multi-year sourcing agreement in which Glencore will supply GM with cobalt from its Murrin Murrin operation in Australia. It is known for its heat-resistant properties and is added to lithium-ion battery cathodes to improve energy density and battery longevity.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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Autonomy’s order was placed with the fleet departments of the following automakers: BMW, Canoo, Fisker, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Rivian, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, VinFast, Volvo and Volkswagen. Battery Range: 250 miles minimum (with some exceptions).

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PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

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Through this early adopter opportunity, PG&E will explore how Ford’s Intelligent Backup Power technology interconnects to the electric grid, which is necessary for the truck’s battery to power the home, and how it can support customer resiliency during grid outages. —PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe. Earlier post.).

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GM’s BrightDrop completes first production builds of EV600, introduces new EV410

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The build completion is the fastest vehicle program to market in General Motors’ history and comes amid global supply chain delays and shortages. Verizon, one of the largest fleet operators in the US, is the first customer slated to integrate the EV410 into its field maintenance and service fleet.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands. Its 42-kWh battery alone has undergone more than 40 tests such as fire, collision, vibration and extrusion. Rong Guang EV. Monza MHEVs. Ecotec engines.

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Canoo delivers first Oklahoma-built vehicles to the state

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The LDVs were produced at the company’s new Oklahoma City factory using battery modules built at a facility located in Pryor. The LDVs also represent the first commercial vehicles produced in Oklahoma since a General Motors (GM) closed in 2006, as highlighted by state Governor J.

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GM launches BrightDrop: first-to-last-mile electric ecosystem for goods & services

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General Motors has launched a new business, BrightDrop , which will offer an ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services to empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently. Peak charge rate of up to 170 miles of EV range per hour via 120kW DC fast charging. Future concepts.

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