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GM investing $500M+ in Arlington Assembly for future ICE SUVs

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General Motors plans to invest more than $500 million in Arlington Assembly to prepare the plant for production of future internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size SUVs, subject to successful discussions with local government officials. The Yukon Denali Ultimate trim also tied for first in the J.D. Initial Quality Study.

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FLO providing workplace charging solutions to GM across the US

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Canada-based FLO announced the installation of the first wave of workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of a multi-year agreement with General Motors (GM), whereby FLO provides AC Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers for GM to be installed on their premises in the United States.

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Chevrolet Equinox EV and GM Electrified Pickups Delayed

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Following news that production of the Chevrolet Silverado EV would be delayed, General Motors has announced that the Chevy Equinox EV would likewise be arriving behind schedule. The facility is responsible for manufacturing the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL.

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GM resistance spot welding process joins aluminum to aluminum

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General Motors Research & Development developed an aluminum-to-aluminum welding technology expected to enable more use of the lightweight metal on future vehicles, which can help improve fuel economy and driving performance. In addition, end-of-life recycling of aluminum parts containing rivets is more complex.

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NHTSA issues safety advisory on preventing undercarriage corrosion to prevent brake-line failures; closes GM investigation

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NHTSA issued the advisory in conjunction with the agency’s closing of an investigation into brake-line failures in General Motors trucks and SUVs built in model years 1999 to 2003.

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GM invests $1.4B for Arlington Plant upgrades for SUVs

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In its largest single plant investment in the US this year, General Motors announced $1.4 Production schedules for Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, GMC Yukons and Yukon XLs and Cadillac Escalades will be unaffected by the construction. The new investment is a part of the $5.4

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