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DOE, GM, Mathworks launch EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge; 15 universities selected

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GM will provide student teams across 15 academic institutions with a Cadillac LYRIQ, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle, to develop and to demonstrate technology that utilizes automation and vehicle-to-everything connectivity.

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GM Defense to develop battery pack prototype for Department of Defense

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GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms. GM’s HUMMER EV Ultium battery pack. Commercial battery electric technologies continue to mature.

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FedEx Express Canada launches first 50 BrightDrop all-electric vehicles

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BrightDrop Zevo 600 in Toronto This initial fleet of 50 electric vehicles (EVs) will service Toronto, Montreal, and Surrey. Powered by General Motors’ (GM) Ultium Platform, the AWD Zevo 600 is designed for last-mile deliveries, with an estimated range of up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) on a full charge. Earlier post.)

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GM launches GM Energy business unit with Ultium Home, Ultium Commercial

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General Motors introduced Ultium Home and Ultium Commercial, which in combination with the existing Ultium Charge 360, create an ecosystem of energy management products and services that will be housed under a new business unit called GM Energy.

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GM Expects Its Electric Vehicles To Become Profitable In 2025

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When GM chief financial officer Paul Jacobson spoke to analysts at a Barclays conference on November 30, he acknowledged the. continued] The post GM Expects Its Electric Vehicles To Become Profitable In 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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GM opens broad application of EV component sets

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This approach will enable GM to expand its reach to a larger, more diverse group of commercial customers, helping organizations meet the growing demand for zero-emissions technology while achieving their own sustainability targets. —Travis Hester, GM vice president of Electric Vehicle Growth Operations.

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GM to expand vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging across portfolio of upcoming Ultium-based EVs

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General Motors will expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology across its retail portfolio of Ultium-based electric vehicles by model year 2026. The technology allows consumers to store and transfer energy to help offset electricity needs during peak demand days and mitigate the impact of power outages.

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