Utterly Unrealistic Range Tests Are Uninforming and (Mostly) Useless

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 14:31:39 +0000

In a recent press release from GM Brazil, the story of a wild range test of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV was shared. To commemorate the launch of the vehicle in Brazil, GM’s South American division worked with a local university to wring out as many miles as possible from the vehicle’s battery pack. The result? […]

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Chevy’s Not Taking Any Chances With Bolt Battery Packs

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 21 May 2023 01:48:17 +0000

Some recent posts on Reddit give us some news that might look bad on the surface but really show us something good. It turns out that GM’s battery software errs far on the side of caution for Bolts and Bolt EUVs after the fire recall. As you can see in the image above, there’s a […]

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Cruise Robotaxis Entering More Cities

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 00:29:24 +0000

Cruise has slowly been expanding its network of robotaxis and their availability in certain markets. Though, it’s been a long time since the company entered new cities … until now. Cruise is now coming to Houston and Dallas. While Cruise vehicles will be fully self driving and operate even without safety drivers in other markets, […]

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GM Hires Former Apple Exec To Get Infotainment On Track

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 12:38:33 +0000

Have you noticed how important infotainment systems have become in vehicles lately? Over the years, they went from being a bonus feature to a must-have. It used to be that in-car entertainment was an optional thing, with shows like “pimp my ride” installing everything from TVs to DVD players to Playstations. Today, they’re serious business […]

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US & South Korean Companies To Onshore More Battery Production To US

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:01:17 +0000

The dominance of China in the EV battery supply chain has raised concerns about the geopolitical risks associated with the reliance on one country for essential minerals and battery technology. As Chinese companies control over 70% of lithium-ion battery manufacturing and nearly all stages of the EV battery supply chain, this reliance on China puts […]

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What Discontinuing The Bolt Means Depends Heavily On What GM Does Next

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:05:18 +0000

Like many other people, I bought a Bolt EUV last year after prices dropped. These price drops were temporary for the 2020-22 model year, but were made permanent for 2023. Then, on top of the price drops, the Bolt Brothers (EV and EUV) ended up being eligible for some pretty hefty tax incentives for the […]

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Bye Bye, Bolt

Credit to Author: Stuart Ungar| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:45:22 +0000

After six years, the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV will soon be retired. While it wasn’t smooth sailing for all of those six years, the Bolt EV was the first mass-market long-range EV for Chevy, and it has some very loyal owners. Early on, there was the minor issue of the car’s seats not […]

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Mexico To Triple EV Production In 2023

Credit to Author: Juan Diego Celemín Mojica| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:01:49 +0000

Giant amongst developing nations, Mexico stands currently as the seventh-largest automobile producer in the world (in number of units). It is the fifth-largest automobile exporter (in total value). The Mexican auto industry has grown sevenfold since the 1960s and doubled its output since the 1990s, when it was granted full access to the US market. […]

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New Video Review Of The Wuling Bingo — It Looks Really Good!

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:25:17 +0000

Wuling BingoThe SAIC, GM, and Wuling joint venture introduced the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV in mid-2020, and it became an instant hit in China. They got the formula just right, as the Mini EV went on to drive the growth of a new market for these types of tiny EVs. The Hongguang Mini EV has sold […]

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GM Leads $50 Million Funding Round In EnergyX To Unlock US-Based Lithium

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:23:21 +0000

General Motors Inc. (GM) and Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. (EnergyX) recently disclosed a strategic partnership to advance EnergyX’s General Motors extraction and refinery technologies in addition to the disclosure that GM Ventures is leading a $50 million Series B investment round in EnergyX. By employing EnergyX’s cutting-edge method to maximize efficiency while enhancing sustainability for […]

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