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AUGUST 18, 2022

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, a leading developer of tactical wheeled and tracked combat vehicles and systems has formed a strategic collaboration with GM Defense LLC, to compete in the US Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) program. This will reduce obsolescence issues and overall lifecycle costs.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Under the agreement, GM will make a $650-million equity investment in Lithium Americas, which represents the largest-yet investment by an automaker to produce battery raw materials. Lithium carbonate from Thacker Pass will be used in GM’s proprietary Ultium battery cells. Tranche 1: GM to purchase 15.0 Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

GM Ventures, the automaker’s investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Lithion Recycling’s Series A financing round, supporting a new GM-Lithion strategic partnership agreement to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion’s advanced battery recycling technology.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

The company’s AI-powered platform and advanced research and development facility in Mountain View, California, will help accelerate GM’s commercialization of affordable electric vehicle batteries. Mitra seeks to maintain the cost advantage of iron-based materials while improving the energy density.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Lightning eMotors has reached an agreement with General Motors to be the first GM Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer (SVM) to provide fully electric Class 3 through Class 6 commercial vehicles. Electrifying these vehicles results in large operating cost savings, better performance, and zero tailpipe emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2023

pCAM is a specifically engineered combination of processed raw materials necessary to produce CAM, a key battery material representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell. This announcement is the latest in a series of actions GM has taken to build a more secure EV supply chain. Site selection will be announced later.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As GM looks to deliver on its promise of EVs for everyone, the automaker is recruiting talent from the best. GM announced Thursday that it has hired Kurt Kelty, former Tesla executive and recognized battery expert, as it aims to launch low-cost EVs. GM hopes its new hire can help it deliver low-cost, profitable EVs at scale.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2020

At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries.

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JUNE 27, 2023

General Motors and Australia-based Element 25 Limited announced an agreement for Element 25 to supply up to 32,500 metric tons of manganese sulfate (MnSO 4 ) annually to support the annual production of more than 1 million GM EVs in North America. GM continues to strengthen its domestic supply base for EV production.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2024

During the General Motors (GM) 2023 earnings call held this week, CEO Mary Barra said the company will be bringing plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America—despite still being committed to going all-electric by 2035. Previously, GM also sold the Chevy Volt PHEV from 2010 to 2019, as well as the Cadillac ELR from 2014 to 2016.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company's battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Merchants is working with BrightDrop to procure 12,600 BrightDrop EV600s, an all-new, electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges. We are proud to be the first fleet management company to work with BrightDrop, the innovative and vital new solution from GM. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

announced a strategic partnership that begins with the Nikola Badger and carries cost reductions through Nikola’s programs, including: Nikola Badger, Nikola Tre, Nikola One, Nikola Two and NZT. GM fuel cell system. Nikola Corporation and General Motors Co. —General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. Nikola Badger.

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JUNE 25, 2014

The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and General Motors (GM) are partnering on a multi-year, multi-million dollar joint effort to accelerate the reduction of automotive fuel cell stack costs through fuel cell material and manufacturing research and development (R&D). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 17, 2021

We are investing aggressively in a comprehensive and highly-integrated plan to make sure that GM leads in all aspects of the transformation to a more sustainable future. —GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra. These investments are enabled by GM’s strong underlying business, including record EBIT-adjusted in the last three quarters.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Given the critical role of EVs in reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation sector, GM says it is committed to the responsible sourcing of the mined materials needed for EV production. GM already requires suppliers to meet its standards and adhere to company values throughout the supply chain.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Lotte Ventures teamed with GM Ventures and KTB Network to make the investment. Soelect says that it has developed a unique manufacturing process for its products that can be scaled up for mass production at low cost. —Wade Sheffer, Managing Director, GM Ventures. —Sung-Jin Cho, Founder and CEO.

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JULY 2, 2021

General Motors (GM) has announced a strategic investment and commercial collaboration with Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) to secure lower-cost lithium in the US for the development of its next generation of EV batteries.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In this newly-created position, Kelty will be tasked with bringing together GM’s development resources “to more quickly deliver profitable, lower-cost, higher performing electric vehicles to customers at scale,” and will report directly to GM president Mark Reuss, the automaker said in a press release.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

With the next-generation fuel cell system being co-developed with General Motors (GM), Honda will aim to more than double the durability and reduce the cost to one-third, in comparison to the fuel cell system installed in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. Commercial vehicles. Stationary power stations.

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Teslarati

JUNE 27, 2023

GM) signed a supply agreement with Element 25 Limited (E25) for battery-grade manganese sulfate, a key component in lithium-ion battery cathodes. GM and E25’s agreement puts the legacy automaker in an excellent position to qualify for the EV incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act. General Motors Co. (GM)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2021

BrightDrop solutions are designed to help businesses lower costs, maximize productivity, improve employee safety and freight security, and support overall sustainability efforts. GM estimates that by 2025, the combined market opportunity for parcel, food delivery and reverse logistics in the US will be more than $850 billion.

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InsideEVs

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center will accelerate the development and commercialization of longer range, cheaper batteries.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 5, 2021

. “Today, General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company’s battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

At that time, Nikola and GM announced a strategic partnership that included GM taking an 11% stake in the Nikola and began with the Nikola Badger and carried cost reductions through Nikola’s programs, including: Nikola Badger, Nikola Tre, Nikola One, Nikola Two and NZT. Earlier post.). Nikola disputed the report.

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) completed the expansion of the second phase capacity expansion of its manufacturing facility in Qingdao, Shandong. It will help SGMW keep up with the strong demand for its Wuling brand mini-commercial vehicles. It will help SGMW keep up with the strong demand for its Wuling brand mini-commercial vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

GM and Honda plan to work together with stakeholders to further advance hydrogen refueling infrastructure, which is critical for the long-term viability and consumer acceptance of fuel cell vehicles. GM and Honda are both leaders in fuel cell technology, with longstanding fuel cell research and development programs. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

That was how the media reported it on 8 November, after GM Ventures, Stellantis Ventures, and several other investors disclosed a US $33 million infusion into Niron’s iron-nitride magnet. GM isn’t the only automaker on a hunt for rare-earth-free permanent magnets. However, the magnet is far too expensive for commercial use.

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Teslarati

MARCH 7, 2022

The plant will produce cathode materials for GM’s Ultium battery platform. GM said in a press release that the cathode material being produced at the plant is a “key battery material consisting of components like processed nickel, lithium and other materials representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell.”

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2016

The SDC approach could take as much as $60 out of that cost. If applied across 17 million new vehicles sold annually in the US, the value of the precious metal cost reduction could reach $1 billion in that market alone. With ever-increasing emission requirements, this could help offset a potential cost increase for customers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Lordstown Motors Corporation, a startup developing an all-electric pickup truck serving the commercial fleet market, merged with DiamondPeak Holdings Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). In November 2019, the Lodstown Motors acquired the Lordstown Complex, formerly a General Motors Corporation (GM) factory.

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MAY 5, 2021

General Motors ( NYSE: GM ) reported its Q1 2021 Earnings on Wednesday morning, showing a well-performing financial spreadsheet that was supported by the automaker’s ability to beat Wall Street’s expectations. GM reported an adjusted Earnings per Share of $2.25, handily beating the $1.04 GM reported $32.47

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Isuzu and GM previously developed two generations of pickups that have been popular in more than 100 countries around the world due to their strong performance, fuel efficiency and durability. The joint team will leverage synergies and commonize components to enable further reductions in cost.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2017

Over the past three years, GM and Honda have been collaborating on next-generation fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems, aiming at commercialization in the 2020 time frame. FCSM will operate within GM’s existing battery pack manufacturing facility site in Brownstown, Michigan, south of Detroit. GM and Honda rank No.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

GM is also joining RE100 , a global collaborative initiative of businesses committed to 100 percent renewable electricity, working to increase demand for clean power. This pursuit of renewable energy benefits our customers and communities through cleaner air while strengthening our business through lower and more stable energy costs.

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JULY 3, 2021

DETROIT – General Motors has agreed to form a strategic investment and commercial collaboration with Controlled Thermal Resources to secure local and low-cost lithium. The post GM to Source U.S.-Based

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2020

one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the US, serving approximately 5 million people across 10 states under the Aqua and Peoples brands, is launching a pilot program to electrify its two most popular commercial GM vehicle platforms with the XLH hybrid electric drive system.

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