Tag: General Motors

Futurride Briefs | 2020 11 19: Your source for quick sustainable mobility news

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 19, 2020 | Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Electrification, Interiors, Research, Testing, Vehicles

We keep up on key news so you don’t have to.

Futurride Briefs | 2020 11 18: Your source for quick sustainable mobility news

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 18, 2020 | Business Development, Connectivity, Data, Electrification, Mobility Services, News, Policy, Vehicles

We keep up on key news so you don’t have to.

Forward-thinking podcast looks at advances in future mobility

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 10, 2020 | Analysis, Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification, Media, Mobility Services, News

FEV’s Brandon Bartneck has created the Future of Mobility interview podcast series showcasing mobility industry leaders discussing new technology that is paving the way for the development of safer, more sustainable, and more equitable solutions.

Sneak peek: Atlis XT electric truck

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 9, 2020 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles

The company is moving closer to launching its 500-mi work truck, with core battery tech developed in-house to help meet an aggressive $45,000 starting price.

Chevrolet previews electric power truck conversion at SEMA360

Posted by Kevin Jost | Oct 29, 2020 | Aftermarket, Electrification, News, Vehicles

Its 1977 K5 Blazer-E features a Chevrolet Performance eCrate package available in the second half of 2021 to enable enthusiasts to convert their vintage truck to a daily driver with the instant torque of an EV.

GMC reveals all-electric 2022 Hummer pickup

Posted by Kevin Jost | Oct 27, 2020 | Design, Electrification, Technology, Vehicles

Deep Dive: The launch model called Edition 1 has a 24-module Ultium battery system; a three-motor Ultium Drive with 746 kW; and off-road-focused CrabWalk and Extract Mode.

In times of disaster, AVs lend a helping hand

Posted by Kevin Jost | Oct 20, 2020 | Analysis, Autonomy, Mobility Services, Policy

Eric Tanenblatt of global law firm Dentons writes that experiments during the coronavirus pandemic have demonstrated the significant public safety applications for autonomous transportation.

GM revives Electra name for Chinese Buick EV concept

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 29, 2020 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles

The crossover made its global debut in Shanghai with a new-generation Ultium electric propulsion system and the advanced battery pack.

Nikola and GM form strategic partnership

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 8, 2020 | Business Development, Electrification, News, Vehicles

GM will engineer, validate, homologate, and build the Nikola Badger for both the battery-electric and fuel-cell variants and will be exclusive supplier of fuel cells globally (outside of Europe) to Nikola for Class 7/8 trucks.

Honda and GM establishing strategic alliance in North America

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 3, 2020 | Business Development, Electrification, News

They are looking at sharing vehicle platforms and propulsion systems for a variety of core segments and combined efforts would enable both companies to accelerate innovation and more effectively deploy resources in advanced and next-generation technologies.

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