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GM begins deliveries of first Ultium-based EVs: GMC Hummer pickup and Brightdrop EV600

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General Motors has begun deliveries of its first next-generation electric vehicles, the GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup and BrightDrop EV600 light commercial vehicle, both built on the Ultium Platform. GMC HUMMER EV. The first 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Edition 1 exits Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan.

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GM Defense to develop battery pack prototype for Department of Defense

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GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms. GM’s HUMMER EV Ultium battery pack. Commercial battery electric technologies continue to mature.

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GM initiates “Customer Satisfaction Program” for Hummer EV over battery connector issue

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General Motors has initiated a voluntary recall of sorts for its Hummer EV over a potential battery connector issue on the vehicle. As per the automaker, affected Hummer EV units may see their high-voltage connector corrode, resulting in water potentially leaking into the high-voltage battery pack.

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Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

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Which 2022 GMC Hummer EV pickup truck do you want to own? The 2022 Hummer EV is a beast, but one that is easily tamed. GMC recently invited members of the automotive press to Phoenix, Arizona, where we went through a two-day crash course in what makes the Hummer tick. Power and torque are a big part of the Hummer story.

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General Motors could make a Hummer EV-inspired military vehicle

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General Motors could have plans to produce a military prototype vehicle based on the upcoming Hummer EV under its GMC brand. The Hummer EV-inspired military transport could come as soon as 2022, officials said. You saw it today, it’s our Hummer EV. You saw it today, it’s our Hummer EV. Credit: GMC).

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2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup length boosted to 381 miles

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GMC’s Hummer EV Pickup enters the 2024 type future with a handful adjustments, key between the two of them being a brandnew battery possibility and higher length. A brandnew Hummer EV SUV frame taste may be to be had for 2024. There are actually two battery choices to choose between, despite the fact that.

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Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

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A crucial aspect of electrified transportation is new demand for metals, and specifically the most non-replaceable metal for EV batteries—lithium. Even if the car-centricity of the US transportation system continues, limiting the size of EV batteries alone can cut lithium demand by as much as 42%. 2°C of warming.

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