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GM reveals 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

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With a starting price of around $30,000 on the 1LT base trim, the Equinox EV plugs Chevrolet into the critical compact SUV segment; GM says it expects the EV to be the most affordable EV in its class. Equinox EV will also be available with up to an available GM-estimated 300 miles of range on a full charge. For charging, 11.5

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GM CEO surprised EVs became political

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GM CEO is "surprised" EVs are political Barra said GM is on track to be EV-only by 2035 if customers are ready GM's Corvette boss didn't commit to an electric Corvette, but one's already been confirmed GM's top executive is surprised that EVs became a political lightning rod. "It

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GM exec believes ditching Apple CarPlay in EVs is the path forward

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GM is phasing out Apple CarPlay in its lineup New Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick EVs won't have Apple CarPlay GM's software boss believes the automaker's making the right call General Motors is still committed to phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity in future EVs, software boss Baris Cetinok said in a recent.

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GM CEO says company still committed to ditching tailpipes by 2035

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GM still plans to only sell EVs for its light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035 The automaker's backed off its current EV sales targets GM expects to be the first U.S.

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GM Lays Off 1,000 Employees Across Divisions

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GM employs tens of thousands of people worldwide, but a small number of them woke up to bad news this morning. Though small – this round of layoffs hits less than one percent of GM’s global workforce – will affect employees across the automaker’s operations. GM wants to cut $2 billion in fixed costs this year.

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GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adapters

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GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that it will begin shipping North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters that will give its EV owners access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC. (..)

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GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVs

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As reported by InsideEVs, GM executives said at an investor conference that LFP cells would combine with other. General Motors on Tuesday filled in some details on plans to use cost-cutting lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in future EVs.

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