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Chevy Bolt EV electric car to be GM-Lyft self-driving car testbed

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This week Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced that the Silicon Valley giant would use the Detroit automaker's 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans for its self-driving car research. Now, General Motors has said that the Lyft ride-sharing service, in which it invested half a.

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TTAC's Worst Cars of 2023

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While it’s not as legendary of a nameplate as other icons of motoring, the Pathfinder was once a rugged body-on-frame SUV that could go just about anywhere, it’s now a minivan without the utility of a minivan. I was once a Pathfinder owner - a first-gen four-door. At least the Kia’s price point is attractive.

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Ducker: automotive aluminum content to hit explosive growth from 2015 to 2025; 50 years of uninterrupted growth “guaranteed”

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The study surveyed all major automakers and forecasts that Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler will become the biggest users of aluminum sheet in the next decade. lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5 The study forecasts that in 2015: Pickup trucks will contain the most aluminum at 548.9 lbs (248 kg), SUVs at 410.3

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Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

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Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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Chrysler Group LLC. Develop a flexible combustion system for their minivan platform based on a downsized, turbocharged engine that uses direct gasoline injection, recirculation of exhaust gases, and flexible intake air control to reduce emissions. General Motors Co. 37,328,933. Grantee Project Award. 14,458,572.

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Waymo Jaguar I-Pace Lets Passengers Aboard

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Waymo began their operations and testing with Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans, but in 2018 the I-Pace was added to the fleet. The Cruise which is owned by General Motors has stated that it will begin accepting passengers soon. It takes only 4.6 seconds to reach 0-60 MPH.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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General Motors saw the most significant climb among the respondents in this year’s survey, as 40% of executives expect its market share to increase over the next five years, up considerably from 13% in 2010 and 15% in 2009. Honda ranked seventh, ahead of Ford, and Toyota ranked ninth just ahead of General Motors.

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