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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

The Truth About Cars

Sacrificing much, GM spent billions and billions of 1980s dollars on technology and engineering entities at the behest of CEO Roger Smith, who wanted to transform The General into a company more resembling a conglomerate like GE. Notably, the Avis partnership was not directly with GM this time but negotiated through Zexel.

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Chevrolet Canada begins taking orders for the Volt starting at C$41,545; Volts a showroom draw in US

Green Car Congress

In the US, GM has found that Chevrolet Volt demonstration units are a popular showroom draw for dealers as they let consumers look, touch and drive the electric car with extended-range capabilities. GM says that this is part of its plan to gain exposure for the vehicle and the Chevrolet brand.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

With used vehicles selling at prices sometimes as much as or higher than brand new models due to parts shortages and semiconductor constraints, Ford may be looking to take used EVs and make another profit on them after an initial lease is up. ” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. .

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

Perhaps one of the most crucial parts of the transition to electric vehicles as a nation is each state’s ability to commit to an electrified future. Georgia 14.00 – 1, 1, 1, 3, 5. Maryland – 11.25 – 2, 1, 1, 3, 3. California – 14.50 – 5, 3, 1, 1, 5. Alabama – 14.00 – 1, 1, 1, 3, 5.

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