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GM Gears Up for Layoffs As Facility Shifts from Malibu to Bolt EV Production

The Truth About Cars

If you’re like me, you wake up every few months surprised to re-learn that the Chevrolet Malibu is still on sale. Despite the “reorganization,” the Fairfax facility will continue running a first shift in January before Cadillac XT4 production pauses. Images: Chevrolet] Become a TTAC insider.

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China EV maker Seres adjusts U.S. plan to fit reality

China EV

That is for a different blog, however. This may be a tricky relationship given that Taylor is completely re-doing Seres’ U.S. I guess John Zhang is in charge of the brand in China? Taylor was also with GM’s Cadillac brand for more than 10 years, including as general manager and chief marketing officer. operations.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Build better products.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 It is simply the cost of doing business. "The Volt is a case study.

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