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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

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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.

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GM investing nearly $154M in Lockport Components plant for production of electric motor stator

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General Motors plans to invest nearly $154 million in its Western New York Lockport Components plant. The investment will be used to renovate the facility and purchase and install new machinery and equipment used in the production of the stator module, a key component in an electric motor. Ultium Drive stator.

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EVgo and GM open 1,000th DC fast-charging stall

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EVgo and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their collaboration to expand fast-charging infrastructure. To date, EVgo and GM have opened fast-charging stalls across nearly 230 locations in 39 markets covering 27 states, with the majority featuring high-power 350kW fast charging.

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GM shows commitment to EVs with $3.5B plant in IN

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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 reportedly cancels GMC Hummer EV EV2 base model

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Back in October 2020, General Motors (GM) officially launched the GMC Hummer EV. During the Hummer EV’s launch, GM noted that the base EV2 trim would not be available until Spring 2024, which was over three years away at the time. GM noted that the Hummer EV saw a total of 2,028 deliveries over Q4 2023.

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General Motors (GM) secures tentative deal with UAW, ending strike

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General Motors (GM) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union have reached a tentative agreement, ending a six-week strike that has cost the automaker billions of dollars in lost production. Spokespersons from GM and the UAW have yet to issue comments about the matter, however. billion over the deal’s term. billion.