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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

EV Central

The battery electric Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size pick-up is not under consideration for Australia sale. The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

Baua Electric

GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST , that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. It’s good for charging at 19.2 It’s good for charging at 19.2

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

Teslarati

In December, Chevy issued a stop-sale order on the Blazer EV , due to software issues relating to the vehicle’s infotainment system and DC fast-charging capabilities. Chevy announced on Friday that it’s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicle’s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195.

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GM extends Chevy Bolt production delay, NHTSA closes battery fire investigation

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Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed its October 2020 investigation into the Bolt EV for battery-related fires earlier this month. Owners were advised not to park near other cars , not to park indoors, and to limit their state of charge to 90 percent in some instances.

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What ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation

Baua Electric

GM is calling this latest fuel cell-powered truck concept the foundation of “a hydrogen-based worksite ecosystem,” and imagines a world where Chevrolet Silverado 5500 MD trucks like this one are fitted with HYDROTEC fuel cell systems capable of generating 300 kW of peak power. I’m a “right tool for the right job” kind of person.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets more competition: Ram Revolution EV pickup concept set for November unveiling

Teslarati

While Ram Trucks is coming pretty late into the battery-electric pickup truck market — its longtime rival Ford is already delivering the F-150 Lightning to consumers and General Motors has already unveiled the Silverado EV — the CEO noted that the wait would be worth it. Instead, it would be based on the Stellantis STLA Frame platform.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

Around 2025 there’s also a full battery electric version due. Rather than utilising a skateboard-style architecture with the battery pack as part of the floor structure Ford simply added batteries and electric motors to the F-150 ladder frame structure. It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC.

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