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    Electrical steel production in US far from sufficient to support OEMs’ electrification goals
    According to S&P Global Mobility, hybrid and electric light vehicle production in the United States is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17% between 2023 and 2030 to 9.8 million units. This is also going to drive demand for EV motors (e-motors) in the country, which we forecast will grow at a CAGR of 20% over the same period to 14 million units. Besides its application in other industries, electrical steel is also used in the manufacturing of e-motors and charger...
    Our battery technology delivers a platform for manufacturing efficient, affordable EVs: OneD Battery Sciences
    S&P Global Mobility: How was OneD Battery Sciences established? Please tell us about the origin of ‘SINANODE’ platform. Vincent Pluvinage: I have lived in the Silicon Valley since 1987, and I have taken a couple of companies public. Since 2001–02, I have been active in Silicon Valley as an investor, mainly focusing on innovative technologies, where I can use my physics and bioengineering background, to bring to market technologies that are well patented. I am an inventor at heart...
    GM, Ford lays off another 500 workers due to UAW strike
    Two US automakers, General Motors and Ford Motor, said they are laying off another 500 workers at four Midwestern plants because of the impact on some of the facilities due to the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike on its 18th day, Reuters reported October 3. Separately, the UAW confirmed it presented a new contract offer to GM. The automaker said it received the counterproposal "but significant gaps remain." The UAW also held a new round of bargaining with Chrysler-parent Stellantis. Ford s...
    UAW expands strike at GM, Stellantis after a week of standoff with Detroit Three
    After a week into the persisting standoff with the Detroit Three – General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Stellantis – the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced on September 22 that it is expanding the ongoing strike to 38 parts distribution locations across 20 states in the US. In its second wave, the UAW strike aims to target the aftersales and service facilities, which is expected to have a direct and immediate impact on the carmaker’s dealerships, and therefore customers. While the UA...
    General Motors halts production of BrightDrop vans in Canada due to supply chain disruptions
    US automaker General Motors will halt the production of its all-electric BrightDrop commercial vans at its Ontario-based manufacturing facility from October until next spring, a news report published by The Detroit News said September 15. Citing GM, the report stated that the halt has come because of delays in the delivery of battery modules that are used in the electric vehicles. Citing an official statement from the company, the report said, “CAMI Assembly will take downtime beginning ...
    General Motors announces layoffs of nearly 2,000 due to the UAW strike
    Facing the ongoing strike by United Auto Workers (UAW), automaker General Motors said it idled its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kan., around 1 p.m. September 20, and that most of the 2,000 workers across two shifts there will be laid off indefinitely, Detroit Free Press reported September 20. The layoff is a result of the UAW's strike at GM's Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri, US. GM builds its midsize pickups and cargo vans at Wentzville, Mo., and the plant also does stamping w...
    UAW plans more strikes against the Detroit Three as both sides fail to reach agreement
    United Auto Workers (UAW) members protesting in Michigan, US, and Ohio, US, have urged the UAW union leaders to continue the ongoing strike, holding to the union’s biggest demands on pay hikes and compensation, according to a news report published by Reuters on September 20. The report stated that the UAW strike against the Detroit Three — General Motors, Stellantis and Ford Motor Co. — has entered its fifth day. Citing UAW, the report said that the labor union plans to expand...
    GM invests in radar software developer Oculii
    General Motors (GM) has invested in radar software company Oculii, TechCruch reported on September 13. Although the exact amount was undisclosed, it is said to be in the millions. Oculii had recently closed a $55 million Series B investment round. The partnership could allow GM to use Oculii’s solutions to enhance Super Cruise, the automaker’s hands-free advanced driver assistance system. “When a company like GM says, this is great technology and this is something that we potentially wa...
    UAW says some progress in labor talks but wide divide remains
    The ongoing negotiation between automakers and the labor union continues to drag as a Reuters report on September 11 said the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has made some headway in labor talks with the Detroit Three automakers just three days before a potential strike of 146,000 US autoworkers, but an agreement was still not in reach, UAW President Shawn Fain said September 11. "We've made some progress, a little bit of progress but it's still slow but we're moving," Fain told CNN. "We...
    General Motors leads $60 million Series-B funding round in AI-enabled battery-materials innovator Mitra Chem
    US automaker General Motors on August 16 announced leading a $60 million Series-B financing round in Mitra Chem, a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based, AI-enabled battery-materials innovator. The company’s AI-powered platform and advanced research and development (R&D) facility in Mountain View, Calif., will help accelerate GM’s commercialization of affordable electric vehicle batteries. The collaboration of GM and Mitra Chem will develop advanced iron-based cathode active materials (CAM), s...
    General Motors plans to offer bidirectional charging on all Ultium-based EVs
    US carmaker General Motors announced August 8 that it plans to expand its vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional-charging technology to offer it with its entire retail portfolio of Ultium-based electric vehicles that will be launched by 2026. The first GM EVs to receive the bidirectional-charging technology will include the previously announced 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, followed by the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, 2024 Cadi...
    General Motors’ Canada-based CAMI Assembly plant to roll out battery modules in Q2 2024
    US carmaker General Motors announced July 25 that its Canada-based CAMI Assembly plant is scheduled to begin building battery modules in the second quarter of 2024. The battery-assembly operations at the CAMI Assembly plant will support GM’s fast-increasing electric vehicle production volume. According to the carmaker, the new CAMI Assembly plant is spread across an area of 400,000 square foot, and is slated to assemble battery modules for BrightDrop Zevo production as well as additional Ul...
    GM recalls nearly 900 vehicles in the US and Canada due to manufacturing problem
    US automaker General Motors is recalling nearly 900 vehicles in the US and Canada with Takata airbag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel in a crash. The recall covers certain Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic and Volt vehicles as well as the Buick Verano, all from the 2013 model year. Some 2013 Chevrolet Trax versions in Canada are also included, Associated Press reported August 2. The company said in documents posted by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that...
    In a U-turn, General Motors announces next-generation Bolt EV
    In a U-turn, General Motors Chairperson and CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the company plans to introduce a next-generation Bolt under its Chevrolet brand, according to a press note issued by GM on July 25. The confirmation came on the sidelines of the company’s quarterly earnings conference call July 25. Speaking to the analysts during the call, Barra said, “Our customers love today’s Bolt. It has been delivering record sales and some of the highest customer satisfaction and loyalty sco...
    Seven global carmakers to set up an EV charging JV in the US
    Seven leading global carmakers — BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group and Stellantis NV — plan to establish an electric vehicle charging joint venture with an aim of accelerating the transition to EVs in North America, the companies said in a joint announcement July 26. The press note issued by the companies said that the all-new JV company will include the development of a new, high-powered charging network with at least 30,000 chargers to make zero-emissio...
    General Motors' Cruise starts testing robo-taxi service in Miami
    General Motors' self-driving arm, Cruise, has started initial testing and data collection in Miami. Phase 1 is to familiarize their fleet with additional, diverse road conditions while collecting data, TechCrunch reported July 21 based on the company’s tweet. The self-driving startup, however, did not reveal further information, such as what Phase 2 entailed and when it will begin, how many vehicles were currently in Miami, and when the company planned to start testing. Accor...
    Chevrolet’s model year 2024 Traverse adds multiple safety technologies
    Chevrolet has unveiled its model year 2024 Traverse midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) with multiple technologies, it said in a press release July 17. The Traverse features many safety technologies such as standard Chevy Safety Assist, which includes automatic emergency braking, forward-collision alert, following-distance indicator, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, IntelliBeam high-beam assist, front pedestrian and bicyclist braking. Apart from GM’s Super Cruise hands-fre...
    US regulator likely to decide on GM request to deploy self-driving cars – report
    US regulators will soon decide on a petition filed by General Motors' Cruise self-driving technology unit seeking permission to deploy up to 2,500 self-driving vehicles annually without human controls, said a Reuters report dated July 13, quoting a top auto safety official. The petition, filed in February 2022, seeks government approval to deploy vehicles annually without steering wheels, mirrors, turn signals or windshield wipers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Ac...
    General Motors buys Israeli battery-software startup ALGOLiON
    US automakers, General Motors Co on June 30 announced the acquisition of Israel-based battery software startup ALGOLiON Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This buyout was led by the newly formed Technology Acceleration and Commercialization (TAC) organization, a group within GM that works to identify emerging technology that can support GM’s leadership position in battery development through investments, acquisitions, or partnerships. The startup’s employees, including the company’s founders,...
    Element 25, General Motors sign deal on local production of battery-grade manganese sulfate in the US
    Australia-based materials company Element 25 Ltd. (E25) announced June 26 that it has signed an agreement with General Motors (GM), wherein it will supply up to 32,500 metric tons of manganese sulfate per annum to the US automaker. Manganese sulfate is a key component in lithium ion (Li-ion) battery cathodes. E25 said that the supply of manganese sulfate will support GM’s annual production of more than 1 million electric vehicles in North America. In addition, the agreement also entails ...
    Ford, GM collaborate with Tesla to adopt NACS, all major CPOs follow
    On June 8, General Motors Company (GM) announced that it is collaborating with Tesla to integrate the latter’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its own electric vehicle lineup. As a result of this alignment, GM EV drivers will also get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network across North America — one of the largest fast-charging networks in the region. Talking to Tesla chief Elon Musk, in a Twitter Spaces event on the same day, GM CEO Mary Barra, said, “Yo...
    General Motors, Samsung SDI to build $3 billion EV battery plant in Indiana
    US automaker General Motors (GM) and South Korea’s battery manufacturer Samsung SDI plan to build an electric vehicle battery-cell plant in Indiana, according to a news report published by Reuters on June 13. The news report cited the state governor. GM and Samsung SDI will be investing more than $3 billion on building the planned EV battery-cell manufacturing plant in Indiana, it said. The facility is scheduled to commence operations in 2026 and is expected to create about 1,700 manuf...
    Buick to introduce Super Cruise to the brand with model year 2024 Envision sport utility vehicle
    Buick will introduce Super Cruise to the brand in the all new model year (MY) 2024 Envision sport utility vehicle (SUV), it said in a press release June 13. Super Cruise is a hands-free driver assistance system compatible on more than 400,000 miles of roads in the US and Canada. The new Envision will have a new sculptural-design language with Buick’s new grille and front with the brand’s new body-mounted emblem on the hood. Further details will be released later, the statement read. ...
    General Motors announces $632 million investment in Indiana plant to increase production
    General Motors Co. on June 12 announced plans to invest $632 million in Fort Wayne Assembly, Ind., to prepare the plant for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size light-duty trucks. This investment will enable the company to strengthen its industry-leading full-size truck business; however, product details and timing related to future trucks are not being released at this time by the original equipment manufacturer. This investment stren...
    After Ford, General Motors collaborates with Tesla to gain access to its EV charging network
    Soon after Ford Motor Co. reached an agreement with Tesla to gain access to the latter’s Supercharger network across North America, General Motors Co. (GM) too made a similar announcement June 8. GM said that it is collaborating with Tesla to integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its electric vehicles beginning 2025. The collaboration between the two companies will expand access to charging for GM EV drivers at 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across Nor...
    General Motors to invest over $500 million at its Arlington Assembly plant
    US automaker General Motors Co. plans to invest more than $500 million at its Arlington Assembly plant to prepare the facility for production of future internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size sport utility vehicles (SUVs), the company announced June 8. The investment, however, is subject to successful discussions with the local government officials, it said. In its official statement June 8, GM said that the latest investment will bring its US manufacturing and parts-distribution f...
    General Motors announces plan to invest over $1 billion in two manufacturing facilities in the US
    General Motors Co. announced June 5 its plans to invest more than $1 billion in two of its Flint, Mich., manufacturing sites — Flint Assembly and Flint Metal Center — to prepare those plants for the production of the next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) heavy-duty trucks. This investment bolsters GM’s US manufacturing operations, which include more than 50 assembly, stamping, propulsion and component plants, and parts-distribution centers nationwide. It also highlights ...
    General Motors to source sustainable XCarb steel from ArcelorMittal North America
    US automaker General Motors joined hands with steel producer ArcelorMittal to source XCarb recycled and renewable produced (RRP) steel from ArcelorMittal, which promises a significant reduction in CO2 emissions compared to much of the carbon steel available in North America, a company press release dated June 7 said. The material will be supplied from ArcelorMittal Dofasco in the Hamilton, Ontario, plant in Canada, and shipments are expected to begin during the second quarter o...
    GM and Posco Future M plan expansion of EV battery supply chain in North America
    General Motors and POSCO Future M on June 2 announced the second phase of their Ultium CAM joint venture, an investment projected to exceed $1 billion to increase the production capacity of CAM in North America and integrate precursor materials production. pCAM is a specifically engineered combination of processed raw materials necessary to produce CAM, a key battery material representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell. Currently, CAM and pCAM processing is highly concentrated in Asia. ...
    General Motors, Stellantis and Yanfeng to give $15 million to bail out insolvent Unique Fabricating Inc.
    General Motors, Stellantis and Yanfeng Automotive Interior Systems Co. have agreed to bail out Unique Fabricating Inc., which is on the brink of insolvency in the US, with investment of up to $15 million to steer through its activities until it sells its business and restructures, according to a news report published by Automotive News on May 30. General Motors, Stellantis and Yanfeng are the three largest customers of Unique Fabricating. The three companies entered into an accommodation agre...
    General Motors to receive $300 million in government support for battery materials plant in Quebec, Canada
    US automaker General Motors (GM) will receive $300 million in government incentives and grants for setting up a cathode active materials (CAM) plant in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada, according to a news report published by Automotive News Canada on May 29. The news report cited the Canadian and provincial governments, which disclosed the financial assistance provided to the carmaker. GM, along with its South Korean battery-materials partner Posco, is constructing a battery CAM manufacturing plan...
    3D printing drives innovation in the automotive industry_A look at major players
    The automotive industry is adopting additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, to produce complex parts, reduce expenses, save time and weight, and provide greater design flexibility. The electronics industry is also expected to become a significant customer of 3D printing technology, especially for advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), owing to the benefits of 3D-printed circuits in reducing volume and optimizing pathways. The development of more advanced printers and process...
    GM recalls nearly 1 million US vehicles for airbag defect
    General Motors Co. (GM) announced May 12 it will recall nearly 1 million sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US because the driver's airbag inflator may explode during deployment, a Reuters report dated May 13 said. The recall covers 994,763 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles from the 2014 through 2017 model years with modules produced by ARC Automotive Inc. (ARC). Dealers will replace the driver's airbag module. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
    General Motors names Mike Abbott as head of Software
    To accelerate its technology-driven transformation, US automaker General Motors Co. (GM) announced May 9 the appointment of Mike Abbott, former vice president of Engineering for Apple’s Cloud Services division, as executive vice president, Software, effective May 22. He will report to GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra. As a member of the senior leadership team, Abbott will lead a new integrated end-to-end software organization focused on the development of vehicle and enterprise software technolo...
    General Motors plans to discontinue production of electric Chevy Bolt in 2023
    US automaker General Motors plans to discontinue the production of its electric Chevrolet Bolt models by the end of this 2023, according to a news report published by CNBC on April 25. The news report cited company CEO Mary Barra, who told the same to investors during the first-quarter earnings. While it is known that the Chevy Bolt electric vehicle (EV) and electric utility vehicle (EUV) models make up for a majority of GM’s electric car sales to date, the battery cells in these ...
    General Motors joins Eclipse Foundation to work on open-source software
    General Motors has announced that it is joining the Eclipse Foundation, one of the world's largest open-source software foundations, in a press release dated April 27. The automaker will participate in the Eclipse Foundation’s Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group, which develops automotive-grade software stacks using open source and open specifications. GM’s Ultifi software platform partners including Microsoft and Red Hat, and multiple other automakers are participants in ...
    General Motors and Samsung SDI plan more than $3 billion investment to grow US battery-cell manufacturing
    General Motors and Samsung SDI announced a plan to invest more than $3 billion to build a new battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States that is targeted to begin operations in 2026, the company said in a statement on April 25. The plant will have more than 30 GWh of capacity and will bring GM's total U.S. battery cell capacity to about 160 GWh when it is at full production. The companies plan to jointly operate the facility, and it is projected to have production lines to build ni...
    GM to lead $50M funding round in EnergyX for lithium extraction technology
    General Motors' venture capital, GM Ventures, is investing $50 million in Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX) to enhance the company’s lithium extraction and refining technology. Both companies entered into a strategic agreement that is focused on unlocking North America’s supply of lithium, a critical material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, by using EnergyX’s innovative extraction process, reported The Business Journal on April 11. Significance: The US aut...
    GM’s Cruise recalls 300 robo-taxis to update software after crash in San Francisco
    General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has recalled 300 robo-taxis to update software after one of them rear-ended a municipal bus in San Francisco. Cruise said in government documents posted April 7 that the robo-taxi inaccurately predicted how a bus would move as it pulled out of a bus stop on March 23. The “articulated” two-section bus slowed as it was leaving the stop and was hit by the self-driving vehicle, Associated Press reported on April 7. The company said...
    San Francisco first US city to get two autonomous robo-taxis
    Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, and Waymo, a spinoff from Google, reach their goal before year’s end; San Francisco would become the first US city with two totally driverless services competing against Uber, Lyft and traditional taxis — all of which depend on people to control the automobiles. Both ride-hailing services are heading toward uncharted territory as they seek regulatory approval to transport passengers around the clock throughout one of the most densely ...
    General Motors plans to phase-out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its future EVs – report
    General Motors (GM) is planning to phase out the popular Apple CarPlay and Android Auto starting from the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, in order to collect more data from consumers of electric vehicles (EVs) to draw greater insights. Instead, the automaker will move to built-in infotainment systems developed with Google for future EVs, Reuters first reported on March 31.  The decision to phase out CarPlay smartphone projection technology is likely to be a setback for Apple in the...
    Suppliers to the new Cruise Origin
    The Cruise Origin is produced at General Motors Factory ZERO Plant. The vehicle is expected to peak at more than 2412 in 2024, according to S&P Global Mobility forecast.
    General Motors partners with Adobe to deliver personalized services to EV buyers
    General Motors (GM) joined hands with Adobe to deliver one-to-one personalized interactions at scale for millions of its customers through Adobe Experience Cloud. As GM inches closer to its goal of growing capacity to 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) annually by 2025, the ability to personalize each customer interaction will be critical to educating consumers on EV benefits, then guiding them through buying and post-purchase journeys.  GM will use applications running on top of Exp...
    Talking Heads: Software defined vehicles
    Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) have been everywhere these past few months, with the noise reaching a crescendo after the recent CES in Las Vegas. Trouble is, it’s not exactly new. It’s just that the auto industry loves a mega trend or a concept that helps explain everything. And to be fair, SDV does knit together a whole gamut of developments in the industry rather neatly.  Click the link above to download the whole article.
    Buick unveils new Enclave SUV with redesigned interiors
    Buick has unveiled the model year 2022 Enclave sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a restyled center console with push-button Electronic Transmission Range select, according to a company press release dated 6 March. It also features premium soft-touch materials throughout the cabin with heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats. “The 2022 Buick Enclave’s enhancements elevate the design and driving experience that premium SUV customers have come to expect and appreciate. After nearly 15 y...
    GM to manufacture EV drives in Canada plant
    General Motors (GM) is planning to manufacture new Ultium electric drive units at its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant in Ontario, Canada, the company announced in a press release on 20 February. The new investment into the plant would be expected to support around 500 jobs at the St. Catharines facility and enable the production of more than 400,000 EV drive units a year. “This is a time of historic transformation for our industry and with this significant investment, St. Catharines will pl...
    OnStar and RapidDeploy join hands to accelerate the incident response experience
    To improve incident response outcomes to benefit OnStar members and emergency responders, General Motors Emergency Advisors started using RapidDeploy Radius Mapping technology. OnStar uses RapidDeploy's platform to help synthesize telematics data in a map-based format to provide timely and clear situational awareness for the wide range of services OnStar Emergency Advisors perform for customers who have consented to receive those services. Key features of Radius Mapping technology includ...
    GM partners with Netflix to expose EVs
    In 2021, GM launched the “Everybody In” campaign, demonstrating the company’s intent to lead an all-electric future, and invited others to join the movement. GM said it is electrifying the automotive industry, engineering electric vehicles (EVs) with purpose-built, ground-up design, powered by the Ultium Platform, enabling EVs for everyone. In a press release dated 2 February, the automaker announced that the streaming service is now joining the movement and will increase the prese...
    General Motors evaluating the use of cylindrical batteries over pouch format for EVs
    US automaker General Motors is evaluating the use of cylindrical batteries over the pouch batteries in its electric vehicles (EVs), according to a news report published by the Korean publication THE ELEC on 25 January 2023. The report cited anonymous sources aware of the new developments at GM. It added that GM’s new battery plans has brought about talks with LG Energy Solution (LGES) over the planned construction of the fourth battery plant by Ultium Cells, a JV between GM and LGES, to be ...
    General Motors to invest USD918 million on V-8 engine production, EV components
    US automaker General Motors Company plans to invest USD918 million in four of its US-based manufacturing facilities, including USD854 million to prepare these facilities to produce its sixth-generation small block V-8 engine and an additional USD64 million in Rochester, New York, and Defiance, Ohio for castings and components to support electric vehicle (EV) production, the company announced on 20 January 2023. According to the company, with the fresh plant investment, GM’s cumulative manuf...
    GM extends Altia’s contract for HMI solutions in MY 2024 Chevy Silverado EV
    Altia has announced that General Motors has extended its partnership with the company under which the automaker will continue to leverage Altia’s human-machine interface (HMI) solutions for model year (MY) 2024 Chevy Silverado electric vehicle (EV), according to an official announcement on 28 November. “Altia is proud of our partnership with GM’s Design Team—and we’re excited to be a part of their evolution toward an all-electric fleet. General Motors is leveraging Altia...
    US DoE offers a USD2.5 billion loan to Ultium Cells to assist in building 3 new EV battery plants
    The US Department of Energy (DoE), through its Loan Programs Office (LPO), has loaned USD2.5 billion to Ultium Cells LLC to finance the company in constructing new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan, DoE said on 12 December 2022. Ultium Cells, a joint venture between US carmaker General Motors and South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution, plans to expand electric vehicle (EV) battery production capacity to address the growth in demand amid ...
    FLO to supply up to 40,000 EV chargers for General Motors’ Dealer Community Charging Program
    Leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and smart charging solutions provider FLO announced on 7 December 2022 that the company has been selected by General Motors (GM) to supply Level 2 EV chargers for GM’s Dealer Community Charging Program. Under this program, FLO will install up to 40,000 public Level 2 EV chargers in local communities across North America, the company said, adding that the project is the single largest deployment of EV chargers across North Ame...
    Ultium Cells to invest additional USD275 million to expand output by over 40%
    Ultium Cells LLC, the battery cell manufacturing joint venture (JV) of LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM), plans to invest an additional USD275 million in its Ultium Cells Spring Hill plant in the United States to further expand the production output by more than 40%, the company announced on 2 December 2022. The planned capacity expansion will increase the plant’s current capacity from 35 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to 50 GWh once the facility becomes fully operational. The newl...
    General Motors plans to grow EV production capacity to 1 million units in North America by 2025
    US carmaker General Motors Company estimates that its growing electric vehicle (EV) portfolio will become profitable in 2025 in North America as it will scale up its EV capacity in the region to more than 1 million units per annum, the company announced on 17 November 2022, on the sidelines of an investor meet in New York. GM said it plans to expand EV production capacity along with ramping up its software revenue opportunities while generating significant greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits and re...
    General Motors plans to roll out first Ultium-based EV in China under Buick brand
    General Motors (GM) plans to introduce its first Ultium-based electric vehicle (EV) in China under Buick brand later this year, according to a media note released by the carmaker on 23 November 2022. It added that the deliveries of the five-seat electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) developed on GM’s Ultium platform is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2023. The carmaker plans to launch its second Ultium-powered EV in the world’s largest EV market in 2023. “With the highly flexi...
    General Motors pushes rollout of electric and connected vehicles in mainland China
    General Motors has announced plans to roll out more than 15 Ultium-based models in mainland China by 2025 and added that it would focus on developing intelligent and connected electric vehicles, in a press release dated 22 November. “GM is accelerating the introduction of Ultium-empowered EVs in China to support the market’s move toward an all-electric future. Through global collaboration and local integration, we are unlocking a transformative experience with real-world benefits for our ...
    General Motors, Vale Canada sign long-term agreement on supply of battery-grade nickel
    US carmaker General Motors and Vale Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Vale S.A. announced on 17 November 2022 that the two companies have signed a term sheet for long-term supply of battery grade nickel sulfate from Vale's proposed plant at Bécancour, Québec, Canada. According to the official note from the carmaker, under the terms of the agreement, Vale will supply battery grade nickel sulfate, equivalent to 25,000 metric tons per year of contained nickel. The critical material will be used ...
    AAM to supply axle systems to General Motors’ next-generation midsize pickup trucks
    Detroit-based automotive supplier American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) plans to supply axles to General Motors for the carmaker’s next generation midsize pickup trucks, AAM announced on 4 November 2022. The new GM pickup trucks with AAM axles are expected to debut for model year 2023. "AAM is pleased to expand our partnership with GM as the new supplier of axles for GM's next generation mid-size pickup trucks. We look forward to providing our latest and most efficient driveline techno...
    Buick launches all-new Century MPV with enhanced interior features in mainland China
    Buick has launched all new model year (MY) 2023 Century MPV with improved and intuitive in-vehicle features, the automaker said in a press release on 3 November. Cesar Toledo, general director of Buick Sales and Marketing at SAIC-GM, said, “Buick is the pioneer and ongoing leader in the luxury MPV segment in China. Our successful GL8 family has continued to raise the bar over the years.” Significance: The MY 2023 Century features in-vehicle partition wall with an integrated 32” slidi...
    General Motors, Microvast team up to develop specialized EV battery separator
    US carmaker General Motors (GM) and battery maker Microvast plan to work together to develop specialized electric vehicle (EV) battery separator technology and build a new separator plant in the US, according to an announcement by GM on 2 November 2022. According to GM, the planned battery separator plant is expected to create hundreds of new jobs in the US. The two companies also announced that the project will be supported by a USD200 million grant from the US Department of Energy's (DoE) B...
    Gentherm supplies ClimateSense in-vehicle technology for Cadillac’s Celestiq
    Gentherm has announced via a press release on 18 October that it supplied its in-cabin ClimateSense technology for Cadillac’s all-new Celestiq. Phil Eyler, Gentherm’s president and CEO, said, “We are honored that the Cadillac Celestiq will feature the industry’s first deployment of our ClimateSense system that offers advanced cabin climate technologies, electronics, and software algorithms that help deliver luxurious, efficient, and personalized comfort for every occupant. The Climate...
    Cadillac unveils CELESTIQ sedan with a pillar-to-pillar, 55-inch-diagonal advanced HD display
    Cadillac has announced that its CELESTIQ sedan will feature a pillar-to-pillar, 55-inch-diagonal advanced HD display, in a press release dated 17 October. At the driver’s side, the display’s pixel density is comparable to an 8K screen. It shows the driver and shared vehicle information, while the passenger side allows the occupants to play media, use the internet capability, connect their smartphones, among others. Digital Blinds Active Privacy technology used in the car separates the dri...
    Cadillac launches all-electric Celestiq with enhanced interior, lighting features
    General Motors’ Cadillac has launched its flagship all-electric Celestiq model highlighting modular interior and interactive lighting features, the automaker said in a press release on 17 October. Tristan Murphy, interior design manager, Celestiq, said, “The interior is defined by long uninterrupted surfaces and theme lines; the sense of movement is all around you. With such a clean design, it allowed the details to shine, emphasizing precision in even the smallest of areas, truly highlig...
    General Motors Ventures invests in materials startup MycoWorks
    Biotechnology startup MycoWorks has announced that it received an investment from General Motors’ investment arm GM Ventures, it said in a press release on 18 October. Wade Sheffer, managing director of GM Ventures, said, “Our strategic investment in MycoWorks aims to advance the development of sustainable automotive materials. This collaboration will help facilitate research and development (R&D) efforts and build more sustainable alternatives for our designers.” According to pr...
    GM to source battery nickel and cobalt from Queensland Pacific Metals’ TECH project
    Detroit automaker General Motors (GM) announced via press release on 11 October that it had entered into a USD69 million investment and battery materials offtake agreement with Australian mining and refining company Queensland Pacific Metals (QPR). According to the press release, GM will purchase nickel and cobalt products processed from QPR’s Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) project in Northern Australia. The TECH project will refine high-grade nickel laterite ore sourced from New Ca...
    Honda reveals more details about all-electric Prologue SUV
    Japanese carmaker Honda revealed the first look of the exterior and interior styling of its all-electric Prologue battery-electric vehicle (BEV), which is slated for commercial launch in the North American markets in 2024, the company said on 6 October 2022. The electric SUV is the first EV that Honda has developed using General Motors’ (GM's) Ultium platform, which includes powertrain and the battery architecture developed by the largest US automaker. This also means that the Honda Prologue w...
    General Motors to ramp up EV production
    US automaker General Motors plans to ramp up the production volumes of its electric cars, including the Chevrolet Bolt EV and other models, according to a news report published by Reuters on 3 October 2022. The news report cited GM as the original source of the information. The Detroit-based carmaker plans to boost the production of Bolt EVs for global markets to more than 70,000 units in 2023 from about 44,000 units in 2022, the report said, citing a note issued by GM on Monday. In 2021, the...
    Startup OneD Battery Sciences, General Motors collaborate to improve battery energy density, reduce cost
    US carmaker General Motors (GM) and OneD Battery Sciences plan to collaborate on a joint research development agreement focused on the potential use of OneD’s silicon nanotechnology in GM’s Ultium battery cells to drive significant increases in energy density for longer range and reduced cost, according to a media note issued by OneD Battery Sciences on 29 September 2022. The collaboration comes on the back of the carmaker’s venture capital arm GM Ventures participating in the battery t...
    General Motors plans to invest USD760 million at Ohio Propulsion Plant to produce EV drive units
    General Motors (GM) plans to invest USD760 million at its Toledo, Ohio propulsion manufacturing operations to prepare the plant for production of electric vehicle (EV) drive units, the company announced on 23 September 2022. The American carmaker said that the drive units produced at its Ohio Propulsion Plant will be used in future Ultium platform-based battery electric trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and GMC Hummer EVs. Notably, the Toledo Propulsion Systems will ...
    General Motors, Lithion to test application of recycled battery materials in new cell production
    Detroit automaker General Motors (GM) announced via a press release on 22 September that its investment arm GM Ventures had invested in Canadian recycling startup Lithion’s Series A funding round to support a future circular battery ecosystem partnership between the two companies. According to the press release, the two companies plan to: Validate Lithion’s recycling technology by testing the application of the recycled battery materials in new cell production Discuss the potentia...
    HD Mapping company Ushr expands map coverage of US, Canadian roads for General Motors
    Ushr has announced via press release on 13 September that it expanded its HD map database for General Motors to cover for Super Cruise hands-free automated driving assisted system. Chris Thibodeau, CEO of Ushr, said, “When ADAS is done right, it’s safe for everyone on the road. For many drivers, this is their introduction to hands-free driving and it’s important to present it to the public in a deliberate way. The industry needs to get it right.” Significance: The HD mapping compan...
    Inflation Reduction Act 2022 remains a tough call for carmakers to avail EV tax credits
    It has been almost a month since the Democrats in the US Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA 2022), which became legislation on 16 August 2022 after the US President Joe Biden signed the act. While carmakers and their suppliers across the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain have been scrambling to decode the new mandates, auto industry lobbies from Europe, South Korea, and Japan have already expressed deep concerns about the ability of global carmakers to meet the requi...
    Chevrolet unveils Seeker SUV with all-new Xiaoxue OS in mainland China
    Chevrolet has unveiled a new sport utility vehicle (SUV) named Seeker in mainland China with multiple connected features, it said in a press release on 19 September. The Seeker comes standard with the all-new Xiaoxue operation system (OS) and OnStar connectivity system. It supports remote over-the-air (OTA) updates. It features Baidu smart online navigation system, wireless Apple CarPlay, as well as multiple apps, such as iQIYI, KuWo Music, and Ximalaya Kids. Significance: The Seeker is SA...
    Chevrolet unveils all-electric Equinox with updated interior, lighting features
    Chevrolet has unveiled model year (MY) 2024 all-electric Equinox (EV) SUV with enhanced interior and lighting features, according to a press release published by Chevrolet on 8 September. Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors, said, “We are at a turning point where EVs will be the mainstream choice for the next generation of customers and Equinox EV will lead this charge for us. With the flexibility of GM’s Ultium Platform, we are bringing to market vehicles at nearly every price po...
    Generals Motors to invest USD491 million to set up new body panel press lines for EVs in Indiana
    Detroit automaker General Motors announced via press release on 15 September that it will be investing USD491 million in its metal stamping plant in Marion, Indiana, to install new equipment necessary for the production of electric vehicle (EV) body panels. According to the press release, the investment will be used to install two new press lines, to install new press and die upgrades, to renovate the plant, and to construct a 6,000-square-foot addition at the plant. Steel and aluminum stampe...
    Chevrolet unveils Monza sedan in mainland China with upgraded connectivity features
    Chevrolet has unveiled Monza sedan in mainland China with upgraded connectivity, a company press release on 13 September. The vehicle features a floating dual 10.25-inch layered screen, a full-color LCD instrument panel which is on the left side with intelligent driving information. The screen on the right is tilted 9 degrees toward the driver's side. The Monza comes standard with rear air vents and a rear center headrest. Significance: The new model features fifty-three practical configurati...
    General Motors reveals all-electric Chevrolet Equinox SUV
    General Motors has revealed its all-new 2024 Equinox electric vehicle (EV) on 8 September 2022. The electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) will be positioned as an affordable EV developed to help in the mass adoption of EVs across the US, the company said in its statement Thursday. GM has unveiled the 2024 Equinox EV shortly after introducing the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Blazer EV models earlier this year. The EV will be offered in five variants with a starting price tag of around USD30,000 (...
    Chevrolet recalls more than 120,000 Spark and Spark EV hatchbacks due to faulty hoods
    Chevrolet will recall over 120,000 model year (MY) 2013–15 Spark and Spark EV hatchbacks due to faulty hoods, Consumer Reports reported on 31 August. The hoods could open while the car is in motion, obstructing the driver’s view. The report states that Chevrolet is aware of 276 instances of the hood latch failing, including 22 crashes and one minor injury. Significance: The secondary hood latch may corrode prematurely and not engage. Incase of failure, the hood could open and block the dr...
    General Motors/LG Energy JV Ultium Cells begins production at Ohio facility
    Ultium Cells, the battery joint venture (JV) between US vehicle manufacturer General Motors (GM) and South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES), has started the production of battery cells at its Ohio, US plant, it said on 31 August 2022. The company said that as it continues to ramp up production volumes, it is focusing on providing training to the manpower at the plant, which is expected to create 1,300 new high-tech jobs at peak capacity. The Ultium Cells Ohio plant is ...
    General Motors signs multiyear cathode active material supply deal with POSCO
    South Korean chemical company POSCO announced via press release on 28 July that it had signed a USD10-billion deal for the supply of battery cathode material with US automaker General Motors (GM). According to the press release, POSCO will supply high-nickel cathode active material from its Gwangyang facility in South Korea to GM’s battery cell plants (operated as a joint venture with LG Energy) in Warren, Ohio, Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Lansing, Michigan between 2023 and 2025. Signifi...
    Buick launches Envista SUV with latest eConnect system in mainland China
    Buick has announced the launch of its new Envista SUV with latest Buick eConnect system, featuring an enhanced user interface design, voice recognition, smart navigation, and multimedia application, according to a company press release on 26 August. The vehicle features an integrated dual 10.25-inch HD touchscreen, an optimized UI design with customized card-style interface, an all-new Baidu intelligent voice command system supporting voice interruption and multi-round interaction, multimedia...
    Cadillac introduces enhanced Super Cruise technology on CT5 sedan in mainland China
    Cadillac has introduced its enhanced Super Cruise driver assistance technology on the CT5 sedan in mainland China, it said in a press release on 5 August. The enhanced Super Cruise system includes lane change on demand and automatic lane changing. The service can be used on over 320,000 km of expressways and nearly all urban elevated roads connected to expressways in the country. The enhanced Super Cruise system offers better driver monitoring. It tracks the driver’s vision and issues signa...
    General Motors, LG Energy JV plans to build fourth battery factory in the US
    The EV battery joint venture of General Motors and the South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) is evaluating a potential site in Indiana, US to build the fourth battery manufacturing facility, a Reuters news report published on 18 August 2022 said, citing a spokeswoman from Ultium Cells LLC. “Ultium Cells is developing a competitive business case for a potential large investment that could be located in New Carlisle, Indiana," the news report said, quoting the spokeswoman. It also added t...
    General Motors recalls over 484,000 SUVs in US over potential seat belts malfunction
    General Motors (GM) is set to recall more than 484,000 SUVs in the US over an issue, which could cause the third-row seat belts to malfunction, CBS News reported on 16 August. Models affected include MY 2021 and MY 2022 Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes, Cadillac Escalades, and GMC Yukons. Owners will be notified from 26 September. The automaker has said that it is not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem. Significance: If required, dealers will replace buckle assemblies a...
    General Motors and INRIX’s cloud-based road safety application goes live
    Inrix has announced that cloud-based road safety application developed in partnership with General Motors (GM) is now available, according to a 2 August press release. Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX is a cloud-based application featuring critical insights using crash, vehicle, vulnerable road user (VRU), and US Census data. Significance: The partnership was first announced in May. The key benefits of Safety View include access to critical safety and demographic datasets in on...
    Cadillac’s CELESTIQ show car features 55-inch-diagonal advanced LED display
    Cadillac unveiled the CELESTIQ show car with a 55-inch-diagonal advanced LED display, in a company press release on 22 July. It also features a variable-transmission Smart Glass Roof and Ultra Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology. The 55-inch-diagonal advanced LED display features electronic digital blinds, an active privacy technology, which allows passengers to watch videos privately, without distracting the driver. Significance: The smart glass roof comes with suspended particle ...
    LG Electronics, LG Energy Solution to equally bear GM Chevy Bolt EV recall costs
    LG Electronics and LG Energy Solutions (LGES) reached a final agreement on Monday to equally split the global recall–related costs of the General Motors’ Chevrolet Bolt EV, a report filed by ET Auto said on 25 July 2022, citing the regulatory filing by the South Korean companies at the Korea Stock Exchange headquarters. Citing the agreement between LG Electronics and General Motors, the report said that the share ratio is calculated according to the results of a review and analysis by a n...
    LG Chem to supply General Motors 950,000 tons of cathode material between 2022-2030
    US automaker General Motors (GM) announced via press release on 26 July that it had signed a binding agreement with Korean battery materials manufacturer LG Chem for the supply of cathode active material (CAM) necessary for the manufacturing of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. According to the agreement, LG Chem will supply more than 950,000 tons of CAM to GM from the second half of 2022 through 2030 The amount of CAM supplied will be sufficient for the manufacturing of 5 million GM E...
    Livent signs multi-year lithium hydroxide offtake agreement with General Motors
    US automaker General Motors (GM) announced via press release on 26 July that it had entered into a long-term sourcing agreement for battery-grade lithium hydroxide with American chemical manufacturing company Livent. According to the agreement: Livent will supply GM with lithium hydroxide manufactured at its US facilities over a six-year duration from 2025 to 2030 100% of the lithium hydroxide supplied will be used in GM’s North American electric vehicle (EV) fleet equipped with Ult...
    NHTSA opens five investigations into Stellantis, Ford and General Motors vehicles over stalling issues
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened five investigations into more than 1.8 million vehicles manufactured by Stellantis, Ford Motor, and General Motors over stalling and other issues, Reuters reported on 26 July. The auto safety agency is investigating more than 21,000 model year (MY) 2019–21 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vehicles over allegations of incidents of loss of power potentially due to transmission malfunction. The NHTSA is probing into 1.34 mil...
    Cadillac reveals interior details of all-electric CELESTIQ concept car
    General Motor’s (GM's) Cadillac has revealed interior details of its all-electric flagship CELESTIQ concept car, the automaker announced in a press release on 22 July. Laetitia Lopez, creative designer, Cadillac Color and Trim, said, “We’ve combined the beauty of function with the beauty of form. We had to reconsider all aspects to immerse the customer, all of their senses, and create a connection with the vehicle through the finest genuine materials, exceptional detailing, and advanced...
    General Motors revamps OnStar services
    General Motors (GM) has announced that OnStar will feature a simpler design while expanding its safety services to motorcycle riders and into homes through Amazon Alexa integration, the company said in a press release on 21 July. “OnStar’s new identity and logo kicks off a new era for the brand and how we are innovating to make our promise of safety and security available to more people. These latest expansions, as well as our work with the public safety community to advance new tech...
    General Motors, Pilot Company plan to build DC fast charging network across the US
    General Motors (GM) and Pilot Company, one of the leading suppliers of fuel and travel operator in the United States, plan to collaborate on a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated, and maintained by EVgo through its eXtend offering, GM announced on 14 July 2022. The project is aimed at accelerating the widespread adoption of EVs, enabling long-distance driving across the US. The two companies plan to set up a network of 2,000 EV charging stations, co-branded ‘P...
    General Motors shuts down Factory Zero for four weeks to expand capacity
    General Motors will shut down its Factory Zero in Detroit for four weeks, starting 27 June, as it plans to expand the capacity to produce more battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), a report published by news publication The Detroit Bureau on 23 June 2022 said. GM’s Factory Zero currently produces the electric Hummer pickup truck. “GM will expand production capacity at Factory Zero sooner than originally planned by pulling forward the installation of tooling, machinery, and equipment. These up...
    GM expands partnership with EVgo to add new Plug and Charge service in Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem
    General Motors will expand its collaboration with EVgo to add a new Plug and Charge service to the Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem, the automaker said in a press release on 23 June. Plug and Charge will be available at nearly all EVgo DC fast-charging stations. GM plans to include all compatible DC fast-charging stations across the Ultium Charge 360 network. “We want to be the company that makes the EV experience seamless and convenient for everyone. Our collaboration with EVgo on Plug and Char...
    General Motors to invest USD81 million at Michigan-based Global Technical Center
    US carmaker General Motors plans to invest more than USD81 million at its Michigan-based Global Technical Center to prepare the facility to build Cadillac’s flagship luxury electric vehicle (EV) CELESTIQ, the company said on 15 June 2022. GM said that the investment will be used to purchase and install necessary equipment to hand-build the CELESTIQ EV as part of the facility upgrade program. Meanwhile, campus renovation has already begun, it added. The Cadillac’s luxury EV CELESTIQ w...
    GM’s OnStar to use RapidDeploy’s Radius Mapping solution
    RapidDeploy has announced its Radius Mapping solution will be used by General Motors-owned OnStar to support its delivery of emergency services, a company press release on 7 June read. OnStar selected RapidDeploy due to enhanced location accuracy and situational awareness as they look to expand emergency services beyond GM vehicles. “GM Ventures strategically invests in companies, which share GM's enterprise vision of an all-electric, connected, and autonomous future, and helps commercializ...
    Buick plans all-electric portfolio by 2030, first electric car to launch in 2024
    General Motors (GM)–owned Buick announced on 1 June 2022 that the brand plans to become fully electric in North America by the end of 2030 and that this transformation will be led by a new badge and brand identity. Buick’s electrification plans are aligned with its parent company GM, which has laid down its own strategy to become a leading player in the emerging EV market in the US in the midterm. While GM plans to sell only EVs from 2035, its luxury car brand Cadillac aims to become all-...
    LG Chem, KEMCO to set up new NCMA precursor plant in Ulsan, South Korea
    Korean chemical company LG Chem announced via press release on 2 June that it will be setting up a joint venture with Korea Zinc subsidiary KEMCO for the manufacturing of lithium-ion battery precursor materials in South Korea. According to the press release, the new joint venture, tentatively named ‘Korea Precursor Company,’ will be held 51:49 between KEMCO and LG Chem. The joint venture will procure raw materials from KEMCO and process them into precursor materials in a new plant in...
    Cruise gets permit to carry passengers in California
    General Motors' self-driving unit Cruise has received a Driverless Deployment Permit from the California Public Utilities Commission, it said in a blog post on 2 June. The permit allows Cruise to charge a fare for the driverless rides in San Francisco. Cruise will be the first company to operate a commercial, driverless ride-hailing service in a major US city. Significance: Due to approval issues, Cruise had postponed its plan to deploy driverless taxis by the end of 2019 and in December...
    POSCO Chemical, General Motors to invest combined USD327 million to form JV Ultium CAM
    POSCO Chemical and General Motors have finalized their joint venture (JV), which will be called Ultium CAM, and the two companies plan to invest a combined USD327 million to form the JV, the South Korean materials company announced on 27 May 2022. POSCO Chemical and GM will hold 85% and 15% stakes respectively in the said JV, it said. Min Kyung-Zoon, CEO, POSCO Chemical, and Doug Parks, GM EVP, attended the official signing ceremony 27 May, the company said. The Ultium CAM JV plans to buil...
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