General Motors (GM) is confident about its ability to catch up with Tesla in electric vehicle (EV) sales, and in a new update, the company has reportedly partnered with a new supplier to produce battery components. GM announced on Wednesday plans to partner with Korean materials company Posco Chemical on producing cathode active materials by […]
General Motors (GM) unveiled the Cadillac Lyriq earlier this year for a starting price of $59,990 USD, and now the company is saying production of its first electric vehicle (EV) is actually ahead of schedule. GM has said that the Cadillac Lyriq’s components and technology features have surpassed 80 percent validation, ahead of where the […]
After the U.S. President Joe Biden snubbed Tesla in favor of unionized automakers in the recently-proposed electric vehicle (EV) tax credit increase, one company head is officially being questioned on why they’re getting different treatment. In a video interview at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit between Andrew Sorkin and GM CEO Mary Barra, Sorkin […]
After deciding last month that LG would be paying for General Motors’ (GM’s) Chevy Bolt recall, the company is deploying a software update that’s expected to solve the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) fire issues. GM said it plans to drop restrictions on where Chevy Bolt EV drivers can park and charge, with a new software becoming […]
The General Motors (GM) commercial electric vehicle (EV) arm BrightDrop will supply a number of vans to Merchant’s Fleet, as shared in a statement from the vehicle leasing company on Thursday. Merchant’s Fleet has shared plans to purchase as many as 5,400 electric delivery van units from BrightDrop, according to a report from Automotive News. […]
General Motors announced on Friday it will launch 10 electric vehicles in South Korea by 2025, according to Steven Kiefer, the head of GM’s international operations, reports Automotive News. Despite the launch of new EVs in South Korea, GM has no plans to build cars in the Asian nation yet, said Kiefer at a media […]
An electric, 400-mile range Chevy Silverado was initially teased in April, and now the company has shared plans for the official release of the electric truck. Chevrolet has announced an electric Silverado variant, set to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, according to a press release. The electric truck’s reveal will take […]
Supply chain issues and key electronic component shortages have prevented many automakers from growing in Q3, though Tesla wasn’t among them. Tesla has managed to continue growing despite an ongoing semiconductor chip shortage, unlike traditional automakers, according to Barron’s. While General Motors (GM) and other automakers saw steep drops, many of them were due to […]
General Motors (GM) has unveiled three all-new Ultium drivetrain motors, which will power the company’s upcoming Ultium-based EVs, including the GMC Hummer EV set for release next year, according to a press release. The motors feature three different configurations, including a 180kW front-drive motor, a 255kW rear and front-drive motors and a 62kW all-wheel drive […]
General Motors on Monday detailed its new action plan to address its Chevy Bolt EV and EUV, with both hardware and software changes coming, as part of its recall. The company’s Bolt EV was prone to battery fires due to manufacturing defects. “We’re grateful for the patience of owners and dealers as we work to […]
Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) announced a $35 billion USD investment through 2035 into electric and autonomous vehicles – and the company has reportedly invested millions into a startup researching radar technology. The venture capital branch of GM invested millions into Oculii, a start-up tech company that’s producing a radar-sensing program for upcoming autonomous […]
After asking Chevy Bolt owners to park outside due to fire risks, General Motors (GM) recalled every Chevy Bolt ever made earlier this month, and it now looks like the future of the electric vehicle (EV) is more than just uncertain. GM has decided to halt production of the Chevy Bolt and won’t continue until […]
After odd reports that GM asked Chevy Bolt electric vehicle (EV) owners to park outside over fire concerns came out last week, the vehicle company has apparently gotten to the root of the issue. Following ongoing issues with battery fires, GM has issued a recall on 2017-2019 year Chevy Bolt models, going on to claim […]
After reports of beating out Tesla’s cars for best electric vehicle (EV) for 2021, one automaker has announced a fix for a 2020 recall of one of its vehicles, affecting nearly 69,000 units. On Thursday, General Motors (GM) announced an update to its 2020 recall of 69,000 Chevy Bolt EVs, asking customers to park vehicles […]
Despite being a petroleum company, Shell is making strides toward its goal of becoming a net-zero emissions energy company by 2050, and a new partnership is set to help bring that goal to fruition. Shell and General Motors (GM) announced a partnership on Wednesday, to offer renewable energy solutions to both GM customers as well […]
