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GM and GlobalFoundries in long-term direct supply agreement for US production of semiconductor chips

Green Car Congress

General Motors (GM) and GlobalFoundries (GF) have entered a strategic, long-term agreement establishing a dedicated capacity corridor exclusively for GM’s chip supply. We see our semiconductor requirements more than doubling over the next several years as vehicles become technology platforms.

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2nd GM battery plant unionizes, this time in the less-unionized US South

Baua Electric

The GM Ultium battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, has voted to unionize. This is the 2nd GM battery plant to unionize – but this one is different because it’s in Tennessee, where unions are less popular. Its first big win was when GM’s first Ultium plant voted overwhelmingly to join UAW in 2022. Get started today! –

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

No less an auto industry titan as Ford has also made bidirectional charging a selling point of their F-150 Lightning electric truck, reportedly slated to roll off the lines this year. GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.) No word yet on which EVs will take part. (GM

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Rivian filings hint at $10k autonomous driving option, software subscription details

Teslarati

The Rivian user experience is built around personalization, seamless connectivity and a platform that will constantly evolve thanks to over-the-air updates. Subscription or membership fees for infotainment and other connectivity-based services could be $5,500 over 10 years per vehicle. Tesla offers diagnostic software subscriptions.

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V2G is the key to the popularity of electric vehicles

Setec Powerr

As more consumers purchase electric vehicles in the coming decades, a huge question is plaguing governments and the auto industry: Can the grid keep up with the dramatic increase in demand for electricity? V2G technology also has the potential to bring new revenue streams to automakers as they become more connected to the grid.

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Federal Bankruptcy Court Approves GM Asset Sale to New GM

Green Car Congress

The approval marks a necessary step toward the emergence of GM from bankruptcy; the US Treasury has said it would halt funding to GM if the asset sale was not concluded by 10 July. In connection with the closing of the sale transaction, NGMCO, Inc. The old GM: 10%. of the interests in the new GM, respectively.

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History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

Clean Fleet Report

GEM started in 1992 when a group of engineers left General Motors (GM) to form a company. These cars attracted the attention of the auto industry and led to the purchase of GEM by DaimlerChrysler. Another convenience is an onboard charger, letting you connect to public charging stations.