Collins Bus, Lightning eMotors expand electric school bus offering
Lightning eMotors and Collins Bus Corporation are expanding their zero-emission Type A school bus offering to include both GM and Ford chassis platforms. Both chassis versions of the Type A school bus come with 125 kWh of batteries, approximately 130 miles of range, and both AC level 2 at up to 13.2 kW and DC
BrightDrop produces 150 electric delivery vans for FedEx Fleet
FedEx Corp. has received its first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, the startup from General Motors. This marks a milestone for FedEx, as the company plans to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions by 2040. The first 150 BrightDrop Zevo 600s were delivered throughout Southern California to FedEx
Cadillac previews Celestiq electric sedan
Cadillac recently unveiled its all-electric Celestiq show car, which the company says is conceived to lead Cadillac’s electric future. The vehicle serves as a touchstone for the Cadillac design and engineering teams, who continue to develop Celestiq as it moves closer to production, the company says. Highlights of Cadillac’s show car include five high-definition, advanced
GM announces two new EV battery deals
General Motors recently announced two deals to help the company secure battery materials. The first is with LG Chem to supply Cathode Active Material (CAM) to GM, and the second is a multi-year sourcing agreement in which Livent will supply GM with battery-grade lithium hydroxide. GM says the supply agreement with LG Chem will help GM meet its
GM Defense to provide Hummer EV to U.S. Army
GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the U.S. Army to provide a battery electric vehicle for analysis and demonstration. GM Defense will leverage the GMC Hummer EV, featuring GM’s Ultium Platform, to meet the U.S. Army’s requirement for a light- to heavy-duty battery electric vehicle to support reduced reliance on fossil
EVgo and General Motors activate plug and charge across EVgo network
EVgo Inc. and General Motors have announced the availability of Plug and Charge for all GM EVs with DC fast-charging capability on the EVgo network. Plug and Charge enables EVgo GM customers to start a fast-charging session without the need to open a mobile app or swipe an RFID or credit card. GM’s Plug and
GM expands EV first responder training efforts
GM says it is expanding its efforts to educate public safety, fire and emergency service providers throughout the United States and Canada as EV sales grow. The company’s latest EV first responder training program will focus primarily on personnel in fire services, providing instruction and sharing of best practices on how to most effectively support
GM, Pilot building coast-to-coast EV fast charging network
GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated and maintained by EVgo through its “eXtend” offering. This network of 2,000 charging stalls, co-branded “Pilot Flying J” and “Ultium Charge 360,” will be powered by EVgo eXtend and open to all EV
OEMs show off zero-emission trucks during ride/drive event
CARB and CALSTART hosted their first Zero Emission Truck Showcase & Ride and Drive at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, earlier this month, showcasing 25 OEMs and fleet operators including Xos, GreenPower Motor Company, Ford, GM, Kenworth, Navistar, Nikola, Hyundai, Workhorse, BYD, Phoenix Motorcars, Orange EV, Lion Electric, AME, Lightning eMotors, Hyzon, Motiv
GM report shows company’s all-electric progress
General Motors‘s 12th annual Sustainability Report details the company’s progress on expanding EV access, electrifying beyond the personal vehicle, and helping to ensure that climate action is equitable and inclusive as the company transitions to an all-electric future. In early 2021, GM set targets to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and
GM, Honda say they will codevelop affordable EVs
General Motors and Honda have announced plans to expand their relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The companies are working together to enable global production of millions of EVs starting in 2027, including compact crossover vehicles, leveraging the two companies’ technology,
Lear to supply back seats for Chevrolet Silverado EV
Lear Corporation announced that it has been selected by General Motors to supply front and rear seats to the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup. The 40/60 split second-row seat – designed by Lear – offers four configurations, allowing users to haul gear or equipment while accommodating passengers in the second row, Lear says. For the
