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GM Energy offering three options for Ultium Home customers; leveraging V2H bidirectional charging

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GM Energy announced product details and specifications for its initial suite of upcoming Ultium Home offerings. Ultium Home V2H Bundle This bundle is designed for customers seeking to leverage their compatible GM EVs for V2H functionality. This bundle includes the following products: GM’s PowerShift Charger. kW AC charge speed.

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GM details hardware for using EVs as home power backup

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The Ultium Home V2H Bundle includes an AC home charger, dubbed the PowerShfit Charger, that allows vehicles to discharge power from their battery packs, along with an Enablement Kit that adds an.

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GM reporting Duramax Diesel powertrain issues caused by aftermarket software; non-GM software voids powertrain warranties

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General Motors has released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 08-06-04-006J, which provides updated information to dealership service departments on identifying non-GM engine control module (ECM) calibrations. A number of companies offer kits which modify software calibrations in the powertrains of production vehicles.

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New GM SDK gives developers access to 350+ simulated GM vehicle data signals

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General Motors has introduced a next generation infotainment software development kit ( NGI SDK ) that allows software developers around the world to develop and test in-vehicle applications for GM’s infotainment systems. GM has nearly 12 million connected vehicles on the road today, the largest fleet of any automaker.

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GM gives app developers industry-first in-vehicle testing

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General Motors has launched GM Dev Client, an industry-first app that gives approved developers who have created in-vehicle applications the ability to test them in a real GM vehicle. By introducing GM Dev Client, we’re giving developers the missing link they need to finalize their applications.

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Wrangler 4xe lift, GM Mexico investment, charging apps: Today’s Car News

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GM faces some backlash for a big investment in EVs in Mexico. On its Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, Jeep has introduced the first OEM off-road lift kit offered on a plug-in. Jeep rolls out some cool aftermarket pieces for its plug-in hybrid Wrangler. And EV charging apps are cause for confusion. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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GM to acquire Cruise Automation to accelerate autonomous vehicle development

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Since the beginning of the year, GM has entered into a strategic alliance with ride-sharing company Lyft ( earlier post ); formed Maven, its personal mobility brand for car-sharing fleets in many US cities ( earlier post ), and established a separate unit for autonomous vehicle development ( earlier post ).

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