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

Green Car Congress

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. GM has announced nearly $2 billion in investments for Arlington Assembly since 2013.

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GM to use wind power for more than 50% of annual vehicle output from Arlington Assembly plant

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General MotorsArlington, Texas, Assembly plant will soon be able to build up to 125,000 trucks a year using wind power. Arlington Assembly produces more than 1,200 vehicles daily, including the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe; GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. million in energy costs annually.

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General Motors subsidiary providing EV battery tech for military project

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A General Motors subsidiary, GM Defense, is providing commercial electric vehicle (EV) battery technology to a study by the University of Texas in Arlington (UTA) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division. General Motors has been playing electric vehicle designs for military use.

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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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GM Defense Provides Battery Electric Technology for Future Military Platforms

Electric Cars Report

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, is providing commercial battery electric technology in support of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Pulsed Power and Energy Laboratory (PPEL) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).

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UAW Expands Strike Again, Targeting GM's Largest Plant

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Just one day after the UAW went on strike at Stellantis’ pickup factory in Sterling Heights , roughly 5,000 union members walked off the line at General Motors’ plant in Arlington, Texas. Arlington Assembly is responsible for profitable models like the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade.

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

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The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Tesla to sell its cars and will open three new locations in the State. Prominent officials and members of the general public expressed support for Tesla stores in the regions of Charlottesville, Arlington, and Norfolk.

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