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GM Canada supports tariffs on China-made EVs

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General Motors Canada announced its support for tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports as Chinese automaker BYD plans to enter the Canadian auto market. BYD sets new NEV sales record as it sets eyes on Canada Canada, the United States, and the European Union all share the same concerns about China-made EVs.

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GM folds BrightDrop into Chevrolet

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GM said the move will open up sales for BrightDrop vans to Chevy’s larger dealer network. BrightDrop has sold vans through its own dealerships , but now all Chevy dealers will have the opportunity to sell BrightDrop vehicles if they meet certain requirements for commercial EV sales, according to GM.

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Unifor launches hit at 3 GM Canada operations next events fail to achieve fresh promise

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The hit comprises kind of 4,300 hourly staff at GM’s Oshawa Meeting Plant east of Toronto, its powertrain plant in St. The post Unifor launches hit at 3 GM Canada operations next events fail to achieve fresh promise appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Catharines and its Woodstock Portions Distribution Heart.

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Canada to slap 100% tariff on Chinese EVs just as BYD preps for market debut

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Canada is set to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following similar moves by the US and Europe. The move comes just as China’s largest EV maker, BYD , prepares to enter Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Monday that Canada will enforce a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. BYD’s rate was cut from 17.4%

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GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adapters

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But GM will charge its customers $225 for adapters, which the automaker said will first be made available in the U.S., followed by Canada later this year. GM noted that it’s “leveraging multiple suppliers” to produce adapters, helping to ensure no supply bottlenecks occur. than NACS ones.

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General Motors to receive +$200M funding for battery material facility in Canada

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General Motors (GM) and POSCO Chemical will receive funds for a battery materials facility in Quebec, Canada. The federal government of Canada and the Quebec province plan to provide around $110 million each for about $220 million to GM-POSCO’s battery materials facility.

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GM introducing US/Canada version of 2013 Chevrolet Spark at LA Auto Show

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GM will introduce the 2013 Chevrolet Spark minicar at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. In the United States and Canada, the Spark will be powered by a 1.2L dual-overhead cam four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing that delivers an estimated 85 horsepower (63 kW) with torque of 81.7 lb-ft (111 N·m).

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