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The Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is Now in Production

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Though it looks a lot like the old Chevrolet Avalanche pickup, the new Silverado EV RST comes with a wealth of luxury and tech features. Image: Chevrolet] Become a& TTAC& insider. Chevy uses GM’s Ultium 200-kWh battery pack, but the 3WT trim uses a smaller unit that delivers 393 miles of range.

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GM’s Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick all launching EVs this year

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Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick will all be launching new EVs starting this year, GM announced at an event at its Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, where it also unveiled its new Ultium batteries and flexible globale EV architecture. Earlier post.). GM’s new modular platform and battery system, Ultium.

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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The teams applied advanced propulsion systems, electrification, SAE Level 2 automation, and vehicle connectivity to improve the energy efficiency of a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The Ohio State University finished in second place and University of Alabama came in third.

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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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Chevrolet Spark EV Tech Performance concept. Chevrolet previewed the Spark EV Tech Performance concept, as well as other performance-oriented concepts of the Sonic, Malibu, new Impala, and Cruze Diesel. Chevrolet is bringing a pair of Sonic concepts to SEMA, each packing enhancements for their respective 1.4L

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Prices Surface for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

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It is fair to note there is a heckuva lot more tech packed into the thing for 2025 which makes the price hike something of a wash.& & [Image: Chevrolet] Become a& TTAC& insider. It now starts a fin under $30,000 which suggests we’ll see plenty of advertisements this summer declaring the 2025 Equinox starts at $29,995.

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Chevrolet Adds Trail Boss to Silverado HD

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Note that adaptive cruise is not Super Cruise – nor is it Ultra Cruise, a tech innovation The General has folded into the Super Cruise family and will no longer market separately. Image: Chevrolet] Become a TTAC insider. There’s a spate of black-out packages for 2025 as well. These trucks will be available in summer of 2024.

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GM invests in Queensland Pacific Metals; nickel and cobalt from Australia

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As part of the agreement, GM is expected to invest up to $69 million in Queensland Pacific Metals for the development of its proposed Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project in Northern Australia. Queensland Pacific Metals’ proposed TECH Project is poised to become a leading supplier of high-grade, advanced battery materials.

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