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GM introduces Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept

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GM introduced the Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept vehicle in China; it will appear on the Shanghai GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011. The Envision’s compact, lightweight chassis is composed of carbon fiber, magnesium and aluminum. The Envision concept plug-in hybrid. Click to enlarge. The Envision is equipped with a 2.0-liter

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GM and Shell to offer renewable energy solutions to US homeowners, EV owners and suppliers; Texas first

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This program is currently available for eligible owners of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles in Texas. GM plans to be carbon neutral in global products and operations by 2040 and has committed to science-based targets that align with the most ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement. of EV charging.

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Government of Canada, Québec invest in GM-POSCO CAM plant in Québec

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Government support, Bécancour’s excellent industrial site and the ability to access Québec’s low carbon hydro-electricity for EV critical mineral processing were all important factors in selecting the Québec plant location. The JV project is under construction and on schedule to begin CAM production in the first half of 2025.

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Hertz to order up to 175,000 EVs from GM over the next five years

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Hertz and General Motors announced an agreement in which Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop EVs over the next five years. million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions compared to similar gasoline-powered vehicles traveling such a distance.

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2024 Ford Ranger, 2025 VW ID.7: As of late’s Automobile Information

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The package deal begins at $15,000 and comprises carbon-ceramic brakes, high-performance brake fluid, and firmware updates. The Tesla Type S Plaid is in a position to hitting 200 mph, however homeowners will want to acquire a Monitor Package deal to unencumber the total functionality.

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Characteristics of Hitachis 3rd-gen Li-ion power cell used in GMs eAssist; 4th gen power cells and PHEV cells coming

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GM’s eAssist light electrification system—currently offered as the base powertrain in the full-sized 2012 Buick LaCrosse and offered on the 2012 Buick Regal—uses a 115V, 0.5 Amorphous carbon. Amorphous carbon. Amorphous carbon. Source: Hitachi Review. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Cylindrical.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88 Earlier post.).

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