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General Motors Announces Next-Gen Chevrolet Bolt

Electric Cars Report

GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call that Chevrolet will introduce a next-generation Bolt, continuing to deliver what customers have come to expect: great affordability, range and technology. Our customers love today’s Bolt.

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How to Build EV Motors Without Rare Earth Elements

Cars That Think

Such a massive shift will inevitably mean far greater use of electric traction motors, nearly all of which rely on magnets that contain rare earth elements, which cause substantial environmental degradation when their ores are extracted and then processed into industrially useful forms. research on advanced motors for EVs.

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Chevrolet electric Camaro concept drag racer: eCOPO with 800V battery pack; electric crate motors

Green Car Congress

Fifty years after the original COPO Camaro special order performance models were introduced, Chevrolet’s eCOPO Camaro Concept is demonstrating an electrified vision for drag racing. Chevrolet estimates quarter-mile times in the 9-second range. Testing is ongoing.

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General Motors recalls Chevy Silverado EV

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General Motors (GM) issued a safety recall for the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV. “General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. Silverado EV owners may also contact Chevrolet’s customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for more information.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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Exactly 70 years after the Corvette made its original debut at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet returned to the city to introduce the first electrified Corvette featuring all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L In total, E-Ray produces a combined 655 horsepower from both the electric motor and Small Block V-8. liter (235.5

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Chevrolet reveals 2024 Blazer EV; up to 320 miles of range

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Chevrolet revealed the all-electric 2024 Blazer EV. The Blazer EV is based on GM’s Ultium Platform with styling that elevates the design established in 2018 by the gas-powered Chevrolet Blazer, and performance cues inspired by the Camaro and Corvette.

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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The US Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors and MathWorks launched the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge, the latest DOE-sponsored Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition ( AVTC ), revealed the 12 competing universities and named the Chevrolet Blazer as the vehicle platform selected for the competition.