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GM to introduce at least 10 new New Energy Vehicles in China from 2016-2020; focus on autonomy, connectivity and sharing

Green Car Congress

At a press conference in Shanghai, General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said that the company will introduce at least 10 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China. According to Barra, customers do not just appreciate connected vehicles, they demand them. China is playing a key role in the company’s strategy.

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GM outlines further steps on battery safety, customer satisfaction initiatives for the Volt; the importance of de-powering the battery after a severe crash

Green Car Congress

General Motors today announced initiatives for customer satisfaction and outlined its steps in battery safety research to ensure ongoing confidence in the safety of Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Earlier post.)

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Goal!

Plug In Partners

As stated at the opening press conference by Austin's Mayor Will Wynn in January, 2006, “ Plug-in hybrids represent a real near-term solution to America’s over-reliance on foreign oil imports and energy prices that escalate the cost of everything and threaten the very economic life of our nation,” “The technology exists today ,” Wynn says.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. 10/31/07 [General Motors Corp. Vice Chairman Bob] Lutz said he continues to be increasingly confident that GM will bring the range-extended Chevrolet Volt to market by 2010.

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