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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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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. GM’s all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium. GM’s all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium.

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GM and LG Energy Solution investing $2.3B in second Ultium Cells manufacturing plant in US

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Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture of LG Energy Solution and General Motors, will invest more than $2.3 Ultium Cells will build the new plant on land leased from GM. —,GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design.

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GM begins manufacturing Spark EV electric motor in Baltimore

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General Motors has begun manufacturing the electric motor for the Spark EV at its Baltimore Operations plant in White Marsh, Md. The heart of the Spark EV’s propulsion system is the GM-designed, oil-cooled, permanent magnet motor. —Larry Nitz, GM executive director of Vehicle Electrification Engineering.

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GM: construction of Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Lordstown progressing on schedule

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This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design. Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. GM chose the displacement as a result of system balancing of engine vs. battery size and power to meet packaging constraints and the performance and fuel economy targets for the vehicle.

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HUMMER to return as GMC EV; 1K hp, 15,600 N·m, 0-60 in 3 seconds

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General Motors is resurrecting the HUMMER as an electric truck in the GMC family. The GMC HUMMER EV truck will showcase the GMC brand’s design and engineering and will feature 1,000 horsepower; 11,500 lb-ft (15,592 N·m) of torque; and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. General Motors recently announced a $2.2-billion

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