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US Steel to supply General Motors with US-sourced sustainable verdeX steel

Green Car Congress

United States Steel Corporation will supply General Motors with its advanced and sustainable steel solution called verdeX steel. The steel is manufactured with up to 75% fewer emissions compared to traditional blast furnace production [ 1 ] , is made with up to 90% recycled content, and is endlessly recyclable without degradation.

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SDG&E & General Motors to Explore Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Home Technology

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San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and General Motors today announced an agreement to investigate the feasibility of integrating bidirectional EVs into the electric grid as a local energy resource.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

At the same time Chevrolet announced their new Bolt EV with a 238 mile range and even though GM was the one who killed the EV1 electric car and General Motors was one of the worst run corporations on the planet, I decided to give the new government-rescued GM a chance. But I needed to see and feel the car for myself.

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General Motors inks cobalt supply deal with Glencore

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General Motors has inked a new cobalt supply deal with Glencore PLC, a mining company that has dealt with EV leader Tesla in the past, as electric vehicle material availability becomes more unpredictable. Both General Motors and Glencore are members of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). “GM

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GM invests $390M in KS for next-gen Chevy Bolt EV production

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General Motors (GM) is investing $390 million in Kansas for next-gen Chevy Bolt EV production. Last week, General Motors announced that it would end Chevy Malibu production, one of the last gas-powered sedans Chevrolet offers in the United States. In April 2024, the legacy automaker committed to building a $3.5

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General Motors plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040; eliminate LDV tailpipe emissions by 2035

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The company will also continue to increase fuel efficiency of its traditional internal combustion vehicles in accordance with regional fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations. In the coming years, GM plans to offer an EV for every customer, from crossovers and SUVs to trucks and sedans.

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GM, Volvo: EVs won't cost more than gas vehicles by 2025

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For mass adoption to succeed, EVs will need to sell at prices comparable to internal-combustion cars while still generating profits for their manufacturers. Despite recent supply-chain issues causing a backslide in battery affordability, General Motors and Volvo now predict that will happen by mid-decade.

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