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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

A GMC Hummer EV weighs over 9,000 pounds, up from about 6,000 pounds. The Mustang Mach-E, Volvo XC40 EV, and RAV4 EV are all roughly 33% heavier. Heavier vehicles also generate more particulate pollution from tyre wear. Its gross vehicle weight rating is a staggering 10,550 pounds. —Shaffer et al. Shaffer et al.

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GM Q4 sales: Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever as GM has 3.1% EV share

Baua Electric

Both Lyriq and Hummer EV sales grew, and Blazer and Silverado EV finally saw deliveries of cars to the public, though still in small numbers. And it’s a better deal than ever now that the US EV tax credit is now easier to get for low-income buyers and available upfront as well, making it possible to get a Bolt for under $20k off the lot.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

GMC Hummer EV SUV Will Debut April 3 – The GMC Hummer electric pickup’s SUV stablemate will be revealed on April 3. The key differences between the truck and the SUV will be found inside, where the Hummer SUV may offer a third row of seats. The Hummer SUV likely won’t go on sale until late 2022 or early 2023.

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