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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive.

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GM investing nearly $154M in Lockport Components plant for production of electric motor stator

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General Motors plans to invest nearly $154 million in its Western New York Lockport Components plant. The investment will be used to renovate the facility and purchase and install new machinery and equipment used in the production of the stator module, a key component in an electric motor. Ultium Drive stator.

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General Motors invests $10M on battery development

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General Motors (GM) announced a $10 million investment for battery development. The company’s venture capital arm, GM Ventures LLC, is investing $10 million in Forge Nano, a materials science company. General Motors has been developing its EV battery supply by expanding its partnerships with companies worldwide.

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Former General Motors executive becomes CEO of Bollinger Motors

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Former General Motors (GM) executive James Taylor is the new CEO of Bollinger Motors. “I I am grateful and excited for this opportunity to continue moving Bollinger Motors toward a leadership role in the electric vehicle industry, ” commented Taylor. Bollinger Motors Inc.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

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Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024.

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General Motors (GM) must exercise flexibility with EV investments: exec

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General Motors (GM) is still confident in its investments for its electric vehicle program, but the automaker would have to exercise some flexibility to meet changing consumer demand. This was, at least, according to outgoing GM executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability Gerald Johnson.

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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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