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
GM expands North America-focused EV supply chain
General Motors Co. and POSCO Chemical are working with the governments of Canada and Quebec to build a new facility in Bécancour, Quebec, estimated at $400 million. The new facility will produce cathode active material (CAM) for GM’s Ultium batteries, which will power electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV and
Lightning eMotors to electrify medium-duty GM trucks
Lightning eMotors has reached an agreement with General Motors to be the first GM specialty vehicle manufacturer (SVM) to provide fully electric Class 3-6 commercial vehicles. Under the agreement, Lightning eMotors will electrify popular medium-duty truck platforms provided by General Motors, which can be used for several vehicle applications like school buses, shuttle buses, delivery
GM CEO expects strong 2022 based on EV investments
As part of General Motors‘s 2021 full-year earnings report, the company’s Chair and CEO Mary Barra penned a letter to shareholders describing GM’s commitment to its electrification strategy. “Since 2017, GM has been fundamentally reimagining every aspect of our business to prepare for an all-electric future,” Barra says. “Last year, after committing billions of dollars
GM to expand hydrogen tech beyond vehicles – here’s our take
General Motors has announced new commercial applications of its Hydrotec fuel cell technology. Hydrotec projects, which are currently in development, from heavy-duty trucks to aerospace and locomotives, are being planned for use beyond vehicles for power generation. GM is planning multiple Hydrotec-based power generators, all powered by GM’s Generation 2 Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes,
FedEx receives first delivery EVs from BrightDrop
FedEx Express plans for 50% of its global pickup and delivery purchases to be electric by 2025, rising to 100% by 2030.
GM reveals 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV with 400-mile range
At launch, the Silverado EV will be available in two configurations, an RST First Edition and a fleet-oriented WT model, each offering a comprehensive suite of standard and available safety technologies.
Where it might pay to keep up with EV trends
Auto logistics and transport companies are already beginning to make investments in EV-charging infrastructure.
GM teases GMC Electric Sierra Denali pickup truck
The truck will be revealed next year and will be assembled in General Motors’ Factory ZERO Assembly Plant.
GM dedicating North America Ultium EV battery materials processing factory
The joint venture will process Cathode Active Material, which represents about 40% of the cost of a battery cell.
GM details first fully-dedicated EV plant, Factory ZERO
Factory ZERO was the first U.S. automotive plant to install Verizon’s 5G Ultra-Wideband technology, GM says.
GM takes 25% stake in Pure Watercraft
The collaboration will leverage Pure Watercraft’s marine propulsion technology with GM’s engineering manufacturing capabilities.
