Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2014

As a result of new CEO Mary Barra’s request for a comprehensive internal safety review following the ignition switch recall, General Motors announced three separate recalls involving US production and sales of approximately: 303,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana from the 2009-2014 model years with gross vehicle weight under 10,000 pounds.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” The 2024 ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S are on-sale now at Acura dealers in all 50 states. Go check it out!

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 29, 2024

We’re back with more Cadillac Eldorado today, in our final entry on the third generation models. We spent our last installment reviewing the special and sometimes troublesome engineering that was standard on the Brougham. There was also some special model advertising in 1958 to celebrate General Motors’ 50th production year.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. Earlier post.)

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Ford introduced its tiered dealer program nearly twelve months ago, splitting stores interested in selling electric into “Model e Certified Elite” and “Model e Certified.” In exchange, dealers are given access to demo vehicles and a factory guarantee for limited EV allocations.&

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 21, 2022

General Motors Debuts Another Electric SUV. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is set to make a splash when it hits dealers in the summer of 2023. When you add your name to the list, after a $100 refundable deposit a local dealer will be in touch to complete the ordering process. Chevrolet joins the EV crossover crowd.

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Company bosses are said to be keen to put this system into production but no firm decisions will be made until the cost of batteries is reduced." He explained that Chrysler is currently demonstrating electric cars and plug-in hybrids to dealers to get their feedback.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 21, 2022

To get there, Honda has entered into a technical relationship with General Motors, sharing GM’s Ultium Platform , currently used on the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer (among others). The Honda Prologue is also set to be in dealers in 2024. Production should begin in mid-2023 with an on-sale date in early 2024.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 18, 2023

News: 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S EV Gets Pebble Beach Debut at the Monterey Car Week One year ago Acura teased its first electric vehicle ; this week it rolled-out the production intent version of that vehicle—the 2024 ZDX EV. The Honda Prologue is also set to be in dealers in 2024. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by Acura.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2009

General Motors 2MT70 FWD two-mode hybrid transaxle, as seen from. With the FWD two-mode targeted at larger sedans on up into crossovers and SUVs, and the RWD two-mode applied in full-size SUVs and light trucks, GM has a product gap for an advanced full hybrid offering for smaller, lower-torque engines in more compact vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

NewsVine StumbleUpon Mixx Text Size By Keith Johnson General Motors wont just keep pouring money into the Chevy Volt, its all-electric carthe Volt is shaping up as a key part of the U.S. Buzz facebook MySpace LinkedIn Digg del.icio.us automakers bid for survival. Will the government agree?

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Aiways U6 – ambitious EV start-up has big plans and right-hand drive production is already confirmed, opening the door to a local arrival. Get all the latest EV news and reviews delivered to your inbox with our weekly newsletter. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Subscribe now! Soon, apparently.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 31, 2021

4 that will be arriving at dealers soon. New Chinese Mini EV flying off the lots – Chinese customers took delivery of 200,000 Wuling Hongguang Mini EVs in the vehicle’s first 200 days of production. According to the Asian auto industry gurus at ZoZo Go , it’s the strongest product debut in the history of four-wheeled vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks. Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This follows lackluster EV adoption rates that run counter to the plan and pushback from dealer organizations , automakers, and consumer groups. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group representing General Motors, Ford Motor Co., Stellantis, Toyota Motor Corp., This is what’s happening right now.

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