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GM enhancing Energy Assist app for EVs

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GM is now displaying dynamic data from charging networks EVgo and ChargePoint within Energy Assist, so Bolt EV owners can have a more seamless charging experience with their GM vehicles. GM will continue to add eligible charging stations throughout 2020. Energy Assist enhancements include: Dynamic Data Integration.

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GM and LG expand their relationship on Bolt EV; 12 components, including PEEM

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In a media briefing, Mark Reuss, GM executive vice president – global product development, purchasing and supply chain, observed that the expanded strategic partnership with LG marked a significant new approach to the adversarial automaker-supplier relationships of the past. Click to enlarge.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST , that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. GM Energy app The automaker has a bigger vision for the product.

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EV charging is changing, Part 4: Behind the scenes as seven automakers counter Tesla’s Superchargers

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To put these startling developments in context, Charged interviewed more than a dozen executives, engineers and analysts from automakers, DC fast charging network operators, charging hardware firms and other businesses. By the middle of this year, it was clear that the reliability of nationwide DC fast charging remained unacceptable.

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Tesla makes good on its promise to install Solar Panels at Fremont Factory

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435 MW DC solar panel project on Building 8 of the Fremont Factory. Tesla purchased the factory from GM and Toyota’s New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc in 2009. Tesla is making good on its promise to install Solar Panels at its facilities, with a new.435 435 MW project, a.532 532 MW project, and a 1.4 I’d love to hear from you!

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GE hosting electric vehicle experience tour

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GE has already committed to purchase 25,000 EVs by 2015 for its own fleet and for fleet customers. GE is working with GM, Ford, Toyota, Navistar, Smith Electric Vehicles, Mitsubishi, Coda, Smart, THINK and other organizations on the tour. Scheduled Tour dates are: San Francisco, 10 March. Seattle, 15 March. Los Angeles, 17 March.

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Chevrolet Canada begins taking orders for the Volt starting at C$41,545; Volts a showroom draw in US

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In the US, GM has found that Chevrolet Volt demonstration units are a popular showroom draw for dealers as they let consumers look, touch and drive the electric car with extended-range capabilities. GM says that this is part of its plan to gain exposure for the vehicle and the Chevrolet brand.

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