Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2013

The Chevrolet brand will no longer have a mainstream presence in Western and Eastern Europe, largely due to a challenging business model and the difficult economic situation in Europe, the company said. For Chevrolet, it will allow us to focus our investments where the opportunity for growth is greatest.

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Chevrolet GM Europe Market 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. —Jim Campbell, GM US vice president of Performance and Motorsports.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu arriving in dealerships this fall will offer fuel-saving stop/start technology as standard on its 2.5L l/100 km, respectively)—a 14% improvement in city fuel economy—at a starting price of $22,965, including an $825 destination charge but excluding tax, title, and license and dealer fees.

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Fuel Economy Chevrolet 2014 Economy 259

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2014

Bi-fuel options, allowing either compressed natural gas or gasoline to power the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD pickups, will start at $9,500. All major components associated with the CNG system also carry GM service part numbers for availability throughout the largest dealer network in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2021

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged owners of select Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes due to the risk of fire. This recall affected 50,932 MY 2017-19 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2021

Experts from GM and LG have identified the simultaneous presence of two manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires in certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs. Customers who have not visited their dealer to receive the advanced diagnostics software should visit their nearest Chevrolet EV dealer to obtain the update.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2015

GM has launched a “Green Dealer Recognition” program for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships across the US. Participating dealers have proven track records in areas such as energy reduction, renewable energy use, water conservation efforts, recycling, on-site nature habitats and community outreach.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 30, 2024

General Motors is folding BrightDrop, initially envisioned as a standalone business focused on electric vans for commercial fleets, into its Chevrolet division. GM said the move will open up sales for BrightDrop vans to Chevy's larger dealer network.

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Chevrolet GM General Motors Dealers 137

Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2021

An important metric for car sales is the average time a given model spends on dealer lots. The RAV4 Prime was the quickest-selling new car in March, second only to the Chevrolet Corvette, according to iSeeCars analysis. The Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is doing quite well in that area. It took an average 10.2

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Can any other franchised dealer in the world make the claim that full one-third of its sales are a single model of plug-in electric car? Bourgeois Chevrolet of Rawdon, Quebec, achieved that remarkable level in its sales this year of the Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car.

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Dealers Volt Electric Cars Sale 167

Green Car Reports

MARCH 3, 2021

Both General Motors and Ford face something that could be a help or a hindrance as they shift to electric vehicles: their massive dealer networks.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Chevrolet has sold more than 1.4 That number includes more than 500,000 Chevrolet Silverado, Silverado HD and Colorado trucks (about 36%). Chevrolet offers 4G LTE connectivity across its full-range of retail cars, trucks and crossovers. Chevrolet owners have consumed more than 1.4

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Teslarati

MARCH 7, 2022

Keith McCluskey, the Chevrolet National Dealer Council chairman, has his sights aimed high as the veteran automaker increases its efforts to break into the growing electric vehicle sector. The results were discouraging, as dealers from companies like Ford and GM proved dismissive if not hostile to electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Chevrolet and GMC are partnering with Power Solutions International, Inc. ( Chevrolet also will offer CNG and LPG versions of its new Low Cab Forward commercial truck. Ship-through will be offered, allowing customers to order and take delivery from the same dealer. GM will supply vehicles equipped with the 6.0L E85 Ethanol.

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Alternative Fuels GMC Chevrolet Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2015

Chevrolet will expand its compressed natural gas lineup to include the bi-fuel 2016 Silverado 3500HD Chassis Cab, allowing drivers to operate the vehicle on CNG or gasoline. The Silverado 3500HD Chassis Cab joins the bi-fuel Silverado 2500HD ( review ) and 3500HD and the dedicated CNG full-size Chevrolet Express and vans.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2014

The Impala becomes the second vehicle in Chevrolet’s US. Chevrolet engineers developed the stop/start in the Impala from extensive experience with GM’s eAssist system and the accompanying algorithms that allow engines to engage and disengage subtly. —Mark Meyers, Chevrolet Global Vehicle Performance manager.

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Fuel Economy 2015 Chevrolet Economy 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Chevrolet has lowered the price on the Spark EV 1LT to a new manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $25,995, down from $26,820. Additional Chevrolet bonus cash is also available: $1,000 in California, $1,200 in Maryland, and $3,500 in Oregon.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Chevrolet won't follow sibling General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac in offering buyouts to dealerships that don't want to sell electric vehicles, a GM executive said in a recent interview with The Verge.

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Buick Cadillac GM Dealers 206

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

Chevrolet will start selling the Spark EV in Maryland this spring, the electric mini-car’s first entry into the East Coast market. Chevrolet requires service training certification before a dealer is authorized to sell the Spark EV because of its unique propulsion system. seconds.

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Maryland Chevrolet Baltimore Tax Credit 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

The 6.0L’s cast aluminum cylinder heads feature “cathedral”-shaped intake ports derived from the high-performance cylinder heads that were used on the “C5” Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and support great airflow at higher rpm for a broader horsepower band, along with strong, low-rpm torque.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

V-8 Turbo Diesel (L5P) for Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. Strong demand for GM’s all-new family of Chevrolet and GMC heavy and medium duty pickups is driving us to find ways to build more Duramax diesel engines. 2017 Duramax 6.6L DMAX is 60% owned by GM, 40% owned by Isuzu Diesel Services of America, Inc.

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Isuzu Diesel GM Engine 243

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

General Motors will invest $450 million between 2013 and 2015 to expand its Rosario Automotive Complex to build an all-new global Chevrolet vehicle, Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson said Wednesday. —Isela Costantini.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 7, 2022

GM has officially launched of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. Since the program was announced in late 2021, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled — representing almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America.

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Dealers GM Charging Wisconsin 113

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In the San Francisco Bay area, Chevrolet delivered the first three Bolt EVs to customers. The Bolt EV begins at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $37,495, which includes destination and freight charges, but excludes tax, title, license and dealer fees. inch-diagonal color touch screen.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car is now arriving at Chevy dealers with no major changes—though drivers may find the heated steering wheel now turns itself on and off. Otherwise, the deletion of the map pocket on the back of the passenger seat from the 2LT trim level is the sole other change from the 2017 model year.

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2018 Chevrolet Dealers 2017 116

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Cadillac and Buick dealers accepted buyouts in large numbers to avoid making investments to sell EVS, and now the automaker’s dealers are pushing it to develop more hybrids instead of releasing new electric models. The company understands its dealers’ concerns but has not detailed plans to offer such products.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

General Motors today announced initiatives for customer satisfaction and outlined its steps in battery safety research to ensure ongoing confidence in the safety of Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Earlier post.) —Mary Barra.

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Volt GM Battery Batteries 379

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 21, 2022

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is set to make a splash when it hits dealers in the summer of 2023. Chevrolet is currently taking online reservations for the midsize Blazer EV. When you add your name to the list, after a $100 refundable deposit a local dealer will be in touch to complete the ordering process.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Since the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program in late 2021, GM has enrolled nearly 1,000 GM dealers in the program, which is almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America. The initiative was first made available to Chevrolet […].

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Dealers GM Wisconsin North America 98

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2013

GM and its joint ventures are launching 17 new and upgraded models in China this year, including the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback; the new Wuling Sunshine; two new Jiefang light-duty trucks, the S230 and F330; and the Insignia Sports Tourer, Zafira Tourer and Astra GTC from Opel. By 2015, GM anticipates having about 5,100 dealers nationwide.

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China GM Dealers Cadillac 246

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

General Motors’ (GM) Chevrolet is holding a tour of electric vehicle (EV) training workshops in the U.S., set to help educate dealers and salespeople about the technology as more consumers look to go electric. The post Chevrolet is holding EV training workshops for dealers appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Dealers Chevrolet Las Vegas Fort Worth 72

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2016

Dealer service scheduling. Chevrolet unveils the Bolt EV. Dealer service scheduling. All-New MyChevrolet Mobile App: Combines important owner and vehicle information and functions, such as Vehicle charge status. OnStar Map service. Remote start. Cabin pre-conditioning. Owner’s manual information. Assembly facility, near Detroit.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2020

The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California. Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Cargo Van, Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis, Ford F-59 Stripped Chassis, and Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward Truck.

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California Ford Los Angeles Fleet 286

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Lightning Systems announced that its all-electric powertrains for Ford and Chevrolet medium-duty trucks and buses are now offered on a California state contract. Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Cargo Van, Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis, Ford F-59 Stripped Chassis, and Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward Truck.

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California All-Electric Vehicles Fleet 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Chevrolet will offer a small number—initially approximately 500 through California dealers—MY 2016 Silverado pickup trucks equipped with eAssist mild-hybrid technology. Based on feedback from these initial customers, Chevrolet may adjust production for 2017 model year. Sandor Piszar, marketing director for Chevrolet Trucks.

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Fuel Economy Silverado Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2020

Chevrolet deliveries surpassed 50,900 units (-54.7% In response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, GM shifted its primary focus to supporting control and prevention of the coronavirus while also ensuring the safety of its employees as well as company and dealer operations. Buick had deliveries of nearly 129,600 units (-42.5%

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