GM not quite all-in on EVs, will add plug-in hybrids in US
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 30, 2024
Five years after the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Volt, it appears General Motors is ready to bring plug-in hybrids back to its North American lineup.
GM To Re-Introduce Plug-In Hybrids. What Does That Mean, Exactly?
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
General Motors has decided it is time to add plug-in hybrids to its model lineup in the US. The post GM To Re-Introduce Plug-In Hybrids. We want to ask, "What took you so long?" What Does That Mean, Exactly? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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GM Dealers Want Hybrids Instead of More EVs
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 29, 2024
General Motors is pushing ahead with plans to become an electric automaker, but the road toward that goal hasn’t been the easiest so far. A GM advisory committee with several dealers is leading the messaging, saying that they believe the automaker risks losing customers with an overly aggressive electrification strategy.
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GM Defense to develop battery pack prototype for Department of Defense
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 7, 2022
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. —Steve duMont, president of GM Defense.
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General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 30, 2024
Despite previously having committed itself toward a future where it builds all-electric vehicles, General Motors has made plans to bring plug-in hybrids back to our market. Let me be clear: GM remains committed to eliminating tailpipe emissions from our light-duty vehicles by 2035. But this hasn’t been GM’s style in the past.
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GM Is Suddenly In Love With Plug-In Hybrid Technology, But Which Models Will Get It?
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
General Motors has said recently it will bring more plug-in hybrid models to market. The post GM Is Suddenly In Love With Plug-In Hybrid Technology, But Which Models Will Get It? Why did it wait so long? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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GM shows commitment to EVs with $3.5B plant in IN
Teslarati
APRIL 15, 2024
General Motors (GM) recently showed its commitment to electric vehicles (EVs) by continuing its plans for a $3.5 GM is currently preparing for landscaping, the creation of retention ponds, and the installation of essential utilities for the main building at the site. billion loan for a joint venture between General Motors Co.
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GM plans to bring plugin hybrids to North American market
Teslarati
JANUARY 30, 2024
During the General Motors (GM) 2023 earnings call held this week, CEO Mary Barra said the company will be bringing plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America—despite still being committed to going all-electric by 2035. GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI What are your thoughts?
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Report: GM nixed electric vans, is rushing plug-in hybrid pickups
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
General Motors has cancelled plans for more electric vans and a Ford Maverick-sized electric pickup trucks as it undertakes a "crash program" to launch plug-in hybrid pickups, Autoweek reported Tuesday.
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Lightning eMotors announces production launch of GM-based ZEV4 work trucks
Green Car Congress
JUNE 19, 2023
Lightning eMotors announced the production launch of its next generation General Motors (GM)-based Lightning ZEV4 work trucks. This announcement follows the company’s recent announcements of accelerated ZEV4 production to meet customer demands for Class 4 school buses and shuttle buses built on the same popular platform.
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Live Wire: What GM Model Should Be A Plug-In Hybrid?
InsideEVs
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
General Motors is reviving its hybrids after focusing on EVs. What GM hybrid would you buy?
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GM raises 2024 financial guidance on Q1 revenue
Teslarati
APRIL 23, 2024
General Motors (GM) has detailed its first-quarter financial results for the year, citing its gas vehicles and continued growth of electric vehicle (EV) business and software-based platform development. ” You can see GM’s Q1 2024 financial results here , along with Barra’s letter to shareholders here.
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Sportier Escape Hybrid, Toyota Crown mpg, US motors for Rivian, Hummer EV recall: Today’s Car News
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 25, 2022
built motors. The Ford Escape Hybrid takes a sportier-looking turn. GM has recalled the Hummer EV over battery-pack sealing. And the Avalon’s all-hybrid, all-wheel-drive replacement gets pricing and fuel economy numbers. Rivian is getting U.S.-built This and more, here at.
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XL Fleet expands XLP PHEV drive system for use in multiple GM fleet applications
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
XL Fleet announced that the Company’s XLP plug-in hybrid electric drive technology is being expanded for use across a range of fleet vehicles from General Motors.
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GM confirms future electric Corvette; hybrid Corvette due as soon as 2023
Green Car Reports
APRIL 26, 2022
An all-electric Chevrolet Corvette is in development, but a hybrid version will arrive first, the president of General Motors confirmed Monday "We will offer an electrified and a fully electric, Ultium-based Corvette in the future," GM president Mark Reuss wrote in a LinkedIn post. "In
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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs
Baua Electric
APRIL 5, 2024
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. 305 $51,265 SE Dual Motor AWD 77.4 316 $47,065 SEL Dual Motor AWD 77.4
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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense partner to pursue US Army’s Common Tactical Truck program
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 18, 2022
American Rheinmetall Vehicles, a leading developer of tactical wheeled and tracked combat vehicles and systems has formed a strategic collaboration with GM Defense LLC, to compete in the US Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) program. GM Defense is a rapidly expanding, wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors.
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GM Stops Sales of Midsize Trucks to Fix Software Issues
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
General Motors hasn’t had the smoothest time with its move to “in-house” the infotainment software in its vehicles. GM voluntarily paused sales of its popular midsize trucks to fix issues with their software. The Detroit company recently announced a shift from a full-on EV strategy to one that includes hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
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GM To Manufacture Electric Motors; First GM Motors Will Go Into Next-Gen Two-Mode Hybrid in 2013
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 26, 2010
An electric traction motor (right) and stator (left) at the GM Powertrain Engineering Development Center Friday, 15 January 2010 in Pontiac, Michigan. Martin for General Motors) Click to enlarge. In the future, electric motors might become as important to GM as engines are now. Photo by John F. —Tom Stephens.
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GM building new center for next-generation battery cell technology
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 6, 2021
General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly expand the company's battery technology operations and accelerate development and commercialization of longer range, more affordable electric vehicle batteries.
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General Motors Is Getting Back To Hybrids, And It's About Time
InsideEVs
JANUARY 30, 2024
GM takes another stab at a market it once abandoned: plug-in hybrids. Can this get the automaker where it needs to go?
GM signs on for Supercharging, Wrangler 4xe price cut, Lexus TX PHEV: Today’s Car News
Green Car Reports
JUNE 9, 2023
GM jumps in with Ford in embracing the Tesla charging standard. Lexus introduced a spacious plug-in hybrid SUV. General Motors announced Thursday that GM vehicles will gain Tesla. The base Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs less for 2024. And Porsche provided a glimpse of future electric sports cars from the brand.
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GM CEO Promises To “Build On Everything We Accomplished — And Learned — In 2023”
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 30, 2024
Mary Barra is sure that General Motors (GM) “is well positioned for a year of strong financial performance.” ” The GM. continued] The post GM CEO Promises To “Build On Everything We Accomplished — And Learned — In 2023” appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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GM ‘all-in on EVs’ goes back to plug-in hybrids amid setback with its electric car plans
Electrek
JANUARY 30, 2024
General Motors claimed that it is “all-in on electric vehicles” for years, but today, CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the automaker is changing strategy and going back to plug-in hybrids amid setback in its electric car plans.
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GM ‘all-in on EVs’ goes back to plug-in hybrids amid setback with its electric car plans
Baua Electric
JANUARY 30, 2024
General Motors claimed that it is “all-in on electric vehicles” for years, but today, CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the automaker is changing strategy and going back to plug-in hybrids amid setback in its electric car plans. Now, CEO Mary Barra is even announcing that GM plans to bring back plug-in hybrid options.
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XL Hybrids introduces 3rd generation hybrid system for Class 1-4 trucks; XL3 features in-line motor to ease upfitting
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 1, 2013
XL Hybrids’ third-generation inline post transmission motor and system components. XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), unveiled its third-generation XL3 product release for model year 2014 vehicles.
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GM CFO estimates variable EV profitability in second half of 2024
Teslarati
JANUARY 31, 2024
General Motors (GM) may not be catching up to electric vehicle leaders like Tesla anytime soon, but CFO Paul Jacobson has noted that the automaker’s EV business is still on the right path. GM CEO Mary Barra also noted that it’s true the “pace of EV growth has slowed, which has created some uncertainty.”
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GM avoided all-electric Corvette due to performance concerns
Teslarati
JANUARY 21, 2023
General Motors (GM) avoided producing an all-electric Chevrolet Corvette for its most recent model year, instead opting for a hybrid drivetrain due to performance, cost, pedigree, and more concerns. In contrast, the hybridized design could be retrofitted to the gas Corvette, requiring relatively minor alterations.
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New GM Performance and Racing Center to house electric motor lab and gear center
Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2014
General Motors has begun construction of a facility for advanced race engine design and development, as well as an electric motor laboratory and gear center. The new GM Performance and Racing Center (GMPRC) is located next to the GM Powertrain Engineering headquarters in Pontiac, Mich.
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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2016
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. Conlon et al.
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Next-gen PHEVs, Nissan EV pickup, Tesla at 6M, GM and CATL: Today’s Car News
Baua Electric
APRIL 1, 2024
GM is reportedly seeking a deal with CATL. Nissan and Mitsubishi team up for EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs, and next-generation pickups. And will next-generation batteries help plug-in hybrids make more sense at 70 miles? Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
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GM launches Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid in China
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 30, 2016
SAIC-GM has officially launched the newest member of the Cadillac CT6 American luxury sedan family—the CT6 Plug-In ( earlier post )—in China. GM did that for robustness and cost, and also as a hedge for what might happen in the rare earth metals business. SIDI turbocharged engine. SIDI turbocharged engine.
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SAIC-GM to unveil new Buick LaCrosse hybrid in Shanghai
Green Car Congress
APRIL 7, 2016
SAIC-GM will unveil the all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) will be unveiled in Shanghai on 18 April. GM’s joint venture with SAIC will also outline Buick’s vision for green transportation and introduce the award-winning Buick Avista concept for the first time in China.
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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
In August at Tech Day in Shanghai, GM announced that in 2022, 5G will be available on all new Cadillac models and most Chevrolet and Buick vehicles going forward. It is also an initial demonstration following China’s first V2X application layer industry standard that was co-authored by GM and published in 2017.
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GM president dashes hopes of future Volt, says no more hybrids
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 14, 2019
Following news in late November that General Motors would kill off the Chevrolet Volt, one of the pioneers of modern plug-in cars, a senior GM executive has hinted—strongly—that it won't be back.
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158 Remy to Continue Supplying Motors for GM-Allison Hybrid Drive Systems Through 2014
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 27, 2010
has reached a long term agreement with Allison Transmission to continue supplying Remy electric motors for the GM-Allison Hybrid EP40 and EP50 systems through the end of 2014. Today the GM-Allison Hybrid Drive Systems with Remy electric motor technology are on the roads in over 94 cities worldwide.
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GM to produce electrified Chevy Corvette next year, all-electric variant to follow
Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2022
Well, electrified as of next year, but General Motors states that an all-electric variant will be following in the future. Needless to say, the future seems bright for GM’s flagship sports car. Reuss also noted that the all-electric Corvette would be using GM’s Ultium platform. . liter V8 or the 5.5-liter
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Honda to focus on increasing hybrid volume with core models: CR-V, Accord and in the future, Civic; Insight production ends in June
Green Car Congress
APRIL 15, 2022
As the next step in Honda’s electrification strategy in North America, the company will focus on increasing hybrid volume of core models: CR-V, Accord and, in the future, Civic. Honda will introduce all-new models of the CR-V Hybrid this year, followed by the Accord Hybrid, which will eventually make up 50% of the sales mix of each model.
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GM outlines electrification path in China; 10 NEVs from 2016-2020, double by 2023
Green Car Congress
JUNE 5, 2018
On World Environment Day, General Motors mapped out its electrification path in China. GM is on track to deliver 10 new energy vehicle models in China between 2016 and 2020. From 2021 through 2023, GM will maintain momentum by doubling the number of new energy vehicles available. GM China battery R&D lab.
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GM outlines short-term electrification roadmap for China
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 26, 2016
In Shanghai, GM Executive Director for Electrification Larry Nitz outlined the company’s short-term electrification roadmap for China. GM’s full hybrid electric system debuting on the Malibu XL Hybrid and LaCrosse Hybrid is driven by a new direct-injected 1.8L kWh high-performance lithium-ion battery pack.
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GM and Nissan lead in US plug-in sales in December; GM and Toyota for the year
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2013
GM was the US sales leader among the major OEMs for plug-in vehicles in December, and for 2012. GM sold 2,633 units of the Volt extended range electric vehicle in December, up 72.2% For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% Overall, total GM deliveries were up 4.9% Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc.
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Green Car Congress
JANUARY 26, 2010
General Motors will invest approximately $246 million in the Baltimore Transmission plant to construct a high volume electric drive manufacturing facility that will in 2013 produce US designed and manufactured global rear-drive electric motors, a core technology for hybrids and electric vehicles. Earlier post.)
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Echo Automotive to extend plug-in hybrid conversion system to GM 2500 and 3500 vans
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
a developer of technologies enabling the cost-effective aftermarket addition of plug-in hybrid capability to new or existing vehicles ( earlier post ), plans to extend its EchoDrive plug-in hybrid system to GM 2500 and 3500 vans, including the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana, model years 2010-2014. Echo Automotive, Inc.,
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DHL Express deploys nearly 100 new Lightning Electric delivery vans in US
Green Car Congress
MARCH 24, 2021
The new vans enhance an already robust alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet for DHL Express in the US, which includes fully electric, hybrid-electric and clean diesel varieties in addition to low-power electric-assist e-Cargo Cycles. Earlier post.).
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