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General Motors to recall all additional Bolt EVs, through MY 2022, for battery replacement; $1B cost

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General Motors is voluntarily expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt EV recall ( earlier post ) to cover the remaining 2019 and all 2020-2022 model year vehicles, including the new Bolt EUV. and 9,019 in Canada) – 2020–2022 model year Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs. 63,683 (52,403 in the US.

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GM announces Ultra Cruise: hands-free driving across 95% of driving scenarios for premium vehicles

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General Motors unveiled Ultra Cruise, an all-new, advanced driver-assistance technology and significant next step in the company’s quest to enable its goal of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. million miles. Ultra Cruise also incorporates an integrated LiDAR behind the windshield. Human-Machine Interface (HMI).

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FLO providing workplace charging solutions to GM across the US

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Canada-based FLO announced the installation of the first wave of workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of a multi-year agreement with General Motors (GM), whereby FLO provides AC Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers for GM to be installed on their premises in the United States.

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How the Chevy Bolt EV became GM’s 1.8 billion dollar problem

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General Motors has already spent $800 million on recalls of the Chevrolet Bolt EV due to defective battery cells that caused fires, but the price has gone up once again. and 1,212 in Canada) – 2019 model year Bolt EVs that were not included in the previous recall. 63,683 (52,403 in the U.S.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Since the introduction of General Motors’ fleet telematics solution, OnStar Vehicle Insights, fleet managers have received nearly 3.5 Performance Insights: A simplified performance dashboard aggregates data and presents trends that are helpful for business operation.

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GM commits $400M to new Canadian battery materials plant for Ultium platform

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General Motors is set to build a new $400 million battery materials plant in Canada with South Korean company POSCO Chemical, adding to the automaker’s already-massive spending plan for the transition to electric vehicles. General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025.

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GM outlines plan for addressing Bolt battery combustion; production of battery modules resumes

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General Motors outlined an action plan to address the battery combustion issue afflicting the Bolt EV lineup. The root cause of the rare circumstances that could cause a battery fire is two manufacturing defects known as a torn anode and a folded separator, both of which need to be present in the same battery cell. Earlier post.)

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