General Motors, Minivan and Vehicles

In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands.

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Baojun E100: GM's tiny, two-seat electric car for China

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 14, 2017

Most North Americans and Europeans will likely never have heard of Baojun, but it's one of many brands operated under General Motors' SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture in China.

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Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup garners $67 million investment

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

May Mobility says it has technology that’s the equivalent of Level 4 automated driving, which means that the vehicles won’t be required to have a driver at certain points and in regions where it’s designated as legal, according to Society Automotive Engineers (SAE) autonomy designations.

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GM sells more than 250,000 vehicles in China in October; new record for month

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

General Motors and its joint ventures sold an October-record 251,812 vehicles in China. During the first 10 months of 2012, GM and its joint ventures sold 2,333,624 vehicles in China, an increase of 10.5% Shanghai GM sold 117,611 vehicles in China during October, a year-on-year increase of 13.8%. to 45,508 units.

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GM sets February sales record in China; up 30.4% to 240,554 vehicles

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

General Motors and its joint ventures sold 240,554 cars and trucks in China in February, setting a record for the month. It was led by the SRX luxury utility vehicle, which had sales of 1,527 units. Benefiting from Sunshine minivan sales of 50,950 units, the Wuling brand sold 117,969 units in China. Sales rose 30.4%

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Hypercar Company Rimac Developing Robotaxi Service

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 3, 2024

Most of its first vehicles were actually pre-existing models converted to use all-electric powertrains. Since then, Rimac has only deepened its ties to Porsche, entered into a joint venture with Bugatti, and started working with Hyundai/Kia on developing high-performance electric vehicles. General Motors’ Cruise).

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TTAC's Worst Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

That it’s such a massive vehicle and yet has but four seats is inexcusable, too. While it’s not as legendary of a nameplate as other icons of motoring, the Pathfinder was once a rugged body-on-frame SUV that could go just about anywhere, it’s now a minivan without the utility of a minivan. Nissan Pathfinder: Argh.

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GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2011

General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress. Detroit Free Press.

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GM sales in China up 21.3% to set May record

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2012

General Motors and its joint ventures sold a May record 231,183 vehicles in China. SAIC-GM-Wuling sold 127,749 vehicles in China, an increase of 35.9% FAW-GM sold 3,756 vehicles in the domestic market last month, down 0.7% Demand rose for its entire minivan lineup. Demand was up 21.3% year on year.

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Ducker: automotive aluminum content to hit explosive growth from 2015 to 2025; 50 years of uninterrupted growth “guaranteed”

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JUNE 10, 2014

The study surveyed all major automakers and forecasts that Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler will become the biggest users of aluminum sheet in the next decade. It also forecasts that the number of vehicles with complete aluminum body structures will reach 18% of North American production, from less than 1% today.

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GM Electric Meriva Van Tests Vehicle-to-Grid Charging in Germany

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Last summer, Karl Stracke, the vice president of global vehicle engineering of General Motors, said the company planned to test three battery-electric vehicles in different global regions.

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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award more than $187 million to nine projects to improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles. The remaining six projects totaling more than $71 million will support efforts to increase the fuel economy for passenger vehicle engines and powertrain systems. 37,328,933.

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GM’s Sales in China Surpass 1.5 Million Units

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

On 10 November, General Motors and its joint ventures in China surpassed 1.5 Despite the National Day holiday at the beginning of the month, the automaker and its joint ventures ended October with 166,911 vehicles sold. It sold 89,416 vehicles in China last month, a rise of 78.5% FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Co.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 l/100 km)—a 0.5 Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. Source: EPA.

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GM Sets New June, First Half Sales Records in China; China First Half Sales Outpace US

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2010

General Motors and its joint ventures set new marks for unit sales in China in the month of June and for the first half of the year. Sales of SAIC-GM-Wuling’s family of mini-vehicles grew 19.7% on an annual basis, as sales of the SRX luxury utility vehicle topped 1,100 units. Sales in June rose 23.2%

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GM and JVs Set New May Sales Mark in China

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2010

General Motors and its joint ventures posted record sales in China in May. On May 28, GM celebrated the sale of its 1 millionth vehicle in 2010. Its most popular model remained the Wuling Sunshine minivan, which generated sales of 56,989 units. increase from the first five months of 2009. China results.

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GM Sets New January Sales Record in China

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

General Motors and its joint ventures in China sold 219,192 vehicles in January. Sales of vehicles by Shanghai GM jumped 150.1% Its three volume models—the Wuling Sunshine and Wuling Rong Guang minivans and Chevrolet Spark mini-car—ll delivered best-ever monthly sales. Sales were up 97.0%

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2011 Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Concept To Be Unveiled in Beijing

Green Car Reports

APRIL 22, 2010

Tomorrow at the Beijing Motor Show, General Motors will unveil its a concept car that likely shows what will be its second unique model of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.

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Waymo Jaguar I-Pace Lets Passengers Aboard

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

Waymo began their operations and testing with Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans, but in 2018 the I-Pace was added to the fleet. It’s the first time all- electric vehicles have been added to the fleet since Waymo’s custom-designed EVs were phased out to make space for the Pacificas.

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Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. As a result, the President’s Designee has found that General Motors’ plan is not viable as it is currently structured.

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GM and JVs deliveries in China down 43.3% in Q1; Wuling introduces EVs

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APRIL 5, 2020

General Motors and its joint ventures delivered 461,716 vehicles in China in the first quarter, down 43.3% Baojun sold nearly 82,200 vehicles (-51.5% New sales channels and methods such as livestreaming and touch-free vehicle services were introduced across the brands to reach out to customers in a secure way.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

These projects, selected through a highly competitive process by the Department of Energy (DOE), are intended to accelerate the development of US manufacturing capacity for batteries and electric drive components as well as the deployment of electric drive vehicles. Industry officials expect that this $2.4 DOE Award ($mil.). Midland, MI.

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GM sales in China up 28.8% in 2010 to 2.35M units; new record in its largest market

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2011

General Motors’ vehicle sales in China rose 28.8% GM became the first global automaker to sell more than 2 million vehicles in China in a single year earlier in 2010. It captured about 40% of China’s mini-commercial vehicle segment. in 2010 to 543,709 vehicles. to a record 2,351,610 units in 2010.

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GM Sales in China Increase 49.6% in First Eight Months to More Than 1.1M Units; Record Sales in August, Up 112.7%

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

General Motors sales in China in the first eight months of 2009 increased 49.6% to 12 million vehicles, up from 9.1 Its Wuling Sunshine minivan remained the overall market leader, as monthly sales reached 49,298 units. Sales of its high-end minivan, the Wuling Rong Guang, once again topped 20,000 units.

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GM China Sales Rise 38.0% in 1H09 to 814,442 Units

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2009

General Motors China and its joint ventures sold 814,442 vehicles in China in the first half of 2009. China’s vehicle market continued to outpace most expectations for growth. GM and its joint ventures exceeded domestic sales of 100,000 vehicles in each of the first six months of the year. to 32,065 units.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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APRIL 16, 2009

REDDIT STUMBLE UPON MYSPACE MIXX IT Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS ( close ) By Peter Valdes-Dapena , CNNMoney.com senior writer Last Updated: April 15, 2009: 2:59 PM ET The Dodge Circuit, slated to enter production late next year, is based on a vehicle platform engineered by Britains Lotus.

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GM enjoys sales surge in China

Green Cars News

AUGUST 3, 2009

The emerging markets may hold the key to success for auto manufacturers going forward and so General Motors can take great heart in the news that its domestic sales in China leapt allowing it to record its best July ever. Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors China GM Shanghai GM. per cent compared to last year.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. 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.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

Baojun E100: GM's tiny, two-seat electric car for China

Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup garners $67 million investment

GM sells more than 250,000 vehicles in China in October; new record for month

GM sets February sales record in China; up 30.4% to 240,554 vehicles

Hypercar Company Rimac Developing Robotaxi Service

TTAC's Worst Cars of 2023

GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

GM sales in China up 21.3% to set May record

Ducker: automotive aluminum content to hit explosive growth from 2015 to 2025; 50 years of uninterrupted growth “guaranteed”

GM Electric Meriva Van Tests Vehicle-to-Grid Charging in Germany

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

GM’s Sales in China Surpass 1.5 Million Units

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

GM Sets New June, First Half Sales Records in China; China First Half Sales Outpace US

GM and JVs Set New May Sales Mark in China

GM Sets New January Sales Record in China

2011 Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Concept To Be Unveiled in Beijing

KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Waymo Jaguar I-Pace Lets Passengers Aboard

Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

GM and JVs deliveries in China down 43.3% in Q1; Wuling introduces EVs

President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

GM sales in China up 28.8% in 2010 to 2.35M units; new record in its largest market

GM Sales in China Increase 49.6% in First Eight Months to More Than 1.1M Units; Record Sales in August, Up 112.7%

GM China Sales Rise 38.0% in 1H09 to 814,442 Units

Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

GM enjoys sales surge in China

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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