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GM launches Arīv electric bikes, but not for U.S.
Back in November, General Motors held a naming contest for a new electric vehicle—not a car, but a foldable electric bicycle. Now the company has announced the name, and says the bike will go on sale in Europe later this spring. Known as the Arīv Meld and the Arīv Merge, the... read more
Peak gas-engine, Nissan Leaf, Tesla sales, electric Cadillacs and Harleys: The Week in Reverse
What company will sell and manage installation of home chargers for new Audi e-tron electric models? Which engines were involved in the latest diesel emissions settlement?... read more January 12, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Cadillac to become “lead electric vehicle brand” for GM to rival Tesla (Updated)
General Motors’ Cadillac brand has fought to restore its luster as a brand for technology and innovation, with repeated attempts that fell short of a resounding... read more January 11, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson
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What effect will lower tax credits on Tesla and GM plug-ins have? Twitter poll results
For a bunch of electric-car owning acolytes, our readers are surprisingly sanguine about the reduction and eventual expiration of plug-in tax credits on electric-car sales... read more January 8, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts
Opinion: Expiring tax credits hurt U.S. automakers, favor imports
President Trump campaigned on a promise to aid U.S. manufacturers and provide more incentives for them to produce products in the U.S. Now the President, seemingly in... read more December 27, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
GM battery layoffs, Trump and fuel economy, more fast chargers: Today's Car News
Electrify America gets plans approved to build more fast chargers in California. A new study shows what the Trump administration is missing about how fuel-economy standards... read more December 19, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
GM battery facility discharge suggests no immediate successor for Chevy Volt
Will the Chevrolet Volt get an immediate successor, or will any other model soon carry on with the potential of its brilliant Voltec plug-in hybrid system? Considering what... read more December 19, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
Tesla Autopilot milepost, Kia electric strategy, China's EV spying: Today's Car News
As the 2018 LA Auto Show winds down, we explore some questions that came out of it, starting with why Kia plans two electric models with the same long-range battery. Tesla... read more November 30, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
GM to kill Chevy Volt production in 2019 (Updated)
General Motors confirmed Monday morning that it plans to cease production of the Chevrolet Volt in March, as part of an effort to streamline production and pivot its business... read more November 26, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
GM creates a global e-bike, looks for branding help with contest
General Motors is already shaping up to be second only to Tesla in blasting past the 200,000-vehicle ceiling for the federal EV tax credit; and it has plans to produce 20 new... read more November 4, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
GM's national electric car plan may not be all that, scientist argues
Just as General Motors prepared to release record profits on Wednesday, the respected Union of Concerned Scientists took issue with the company's plan last week to develop a... read more November 1, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
GM electric plans, Faraday's future, expanding charger access: Today's Car News
GM plans to announce a major shift in manufacturing that could benefit electric cars. Chevrolet introduced a concept electric drag racer. Charging networks join forces. And... read more October 30, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
Sources: GM manufacturing revamp could signal faster lane-change to EVs
Less than a week after speaking out in favor of a national electric vehicle mandate, and in the shadow of Tesla reporting a profitable quarter, General Motors might be on the... read more October 30, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
GM wants Trump administration to consider national electric-vehicle mandate
The term “hail Mary” might be appropriate for what General Motors, led by chief executive officer Mary Barra, is attempting at this stage of the federal... read more October 26, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
GM to expand Chevy Bolt EV sales, bring battery production to US
As part of a sweeping update on General Motors' electric-car plans, CEO Mary Barra announced the company will expand production and sales of the Chevy Bolt EV. At the same... read more September 7, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
GM, EVgo to build Chevy Bolt EV fast-charging network, for Maven drivers only
General Motors has consistently declined to fund public charging stations that increase the utility and long-distance potential of the electric cars it sells. The company... read more April 12, 2018 by John Voelcker
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