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General Motors keeps self-driving unit Cruise afloat, invests $850 million

Baua Electric

Now, GM is reviewing how it will fund the business going forward and will look at sources outside the automaker for cash. It’s kind of a pay as you go, but this buys us time to continue to pursue our strategic review.” The unit also has a $3.4

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News: 2022 General Motors EV Live

Clean Fleet Report

The media can write reviews, and dealers can walk prospective owners through the differences between a car, truck or SUV powered by electricity versus gasoline, but far more that needs to be done. General Motors has come up with a program that should go a long way to clearing-up those unknowns. Photos by General Motors.

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General Motors to collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots on EV charging network

Green Car Congress

General Motors will collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots—three of the US’ leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks—to enable access to the largest collective electric vehicle charging network in the United States, including more than 31,000 charging ports.

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Cruise Outsources Review of Regulatory Response

The Truth About Cars

On Friday, Cruise confirmed that its board had hired an outside law firm and technology consultants after the California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended its driverless vehicle operations. Exponent has also been tapped as the brand’s technology consultant and has been tasked with reviewing the Cruise’s autonomous systems.

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35 years ago, this GM prototype had a yoke, four-wheel steering, and satellite navigation

Green Car Reports

Steering yokes and touchpad controls are considered cutting-edge car tech today, but 35 years ago a General Motors prototype had those features and more. MotorWeek recently posted a period review to YouTube, as part of the show's Retro Review series.

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NHTSA investigates LG batteries behind EV recalls for GM, Hyundai, others

Green Car Reports

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening a review of defective batteries produced by LG Energy Solution that have been the cause of several large recalls, Reuters reported Tuesday. General Motors, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Volkswagen began issuing recalls related to LG batteries in 2020.

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and General Motors to co-develop three common vehicle platform projects; launch of vehicles expected in 2016

Green Car Congress

PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) and General Motors have signed definitive agreements related to three of initial vehicle projects as well as to the purchasing joint venture as part of the execution of their Global Strategic Alliance. Earlier post.). The first vehicles resulting from this cooperation are expected to be launched in 2016.