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automotive1 year ago

"2024 Honda Prologue: A Promising Entry into the US EV Market"

Honda's first mainstream battery-electric vehicle for the US market, the Prologue, shares the Ultium platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV but differentiates itself with unique styling and interior. Developed in collaboration with GM, the Prologue features a cleaner, more rectangular design reminiscent of '80s aesthetics and a distinct rear end with rounded-edge rectangles for tail lights. Positioned as a midsize crossover SUV, the Prologue marks Honda's transition away from internal combustion engines.

via Ars Technica|
#automotive#crossover-suv#ev
automotive1 year ago

"GM Dealers Push for Hybrid Models Amid EV Demand Shift"

General Motors is facing challenges with its electric vehicle shift, with slow EV sales and delays in its Ultium platform. A suggestion has been made to bring back the Chevy Volt, a successful hybrid vehicle discontinued in 2019, as dealers are urging GM to re-enter the hybrid market due to customer demand for a middle ground between gas-engine cars and EVs. While there are arguments against hybrids in the face of the climate crisis, there is evidence of demand for smaller, sedan-like vehicles, and GM has previously backtracked on discontinuing certain models. Bringing back the Chevy Volt with an Ultium-branded powertrain could prove beneficial for GM's future lineup.

via The Verge|
#automotive#chevy-volt#electric-vehicles
business2 years ago

GM Halts Chevy Bolt Production, Laying Off 1,314 Michigan Workers

General Motors is laying off 1,314 workers, including those at the Michigan plant that produces the discontinued Chevy Bolt EV. The company plans to cut jobs due to the end of Bolt EV production and the delayed launch of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. GM is bringing back the Bolt EUV in 2025 on its Ultium platform. The layoffs come after GM finalized a new contract with the United Auto Workers, which includes restructuring and wage increases for workers.

via Electrek|
#business#chevy-bolt-ev#general-motors
automotive2 years ago

"2024 Chevy Blazer EV RS: A Pricey, Powerful, and Electric SUV for the Masses"

The Chevrolet Blazer EV, an all-electric SUV, is a critical test for General Motors and its Ultium platform. The Blazer EV impresses with its exterior design, interior touches, user interface, and driving experience. However, the higher-than-expected price tag, starting at $56,715, makes it too expensive for what it offers. The Blazer EV offers a wide range of configurations, which Chevrolet sees as a competitive advantage, but it remains to be seen if consumers will be overwhelmed by the choices. The vehicle's exterior design stands out without looking like a novelty car, and the cabin is spacious and well-designed. The large touchscreen and the Ultifi software platform provide a good user experience, although there were some issues with software bugs. Overall, the Blazer EV has its strengths but falls short in terms of pricing and certain performance aspects.

via TechCrunch|
#automotive#chevy-blazer-ev#electric-suv
automotive2 years ago

GM Teases Electric Coupe Lineup, Including Camaro and Corvette EVs

General Motors is developing an electric coupe based on its Ultium platform, sparking speculation about whether it will be an electric Camaro or Corvette. The company has announced that all upcoming EVs on the Ultium platform will feature bidirectional V2H charging technology, with the first vehicles to receive this capability being the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Cadillac Lyriq, and upcoming Cadillac ESCALADE IQ. While the sedans and coupes were not specifically mentioned, GM's president confirmed an electric Corvette was in the works, and sources suggest that the Corvette and Camaro may receive their own electric spinoff versions. The electric coupe may also include a high-end EV from the Cadillac brand as it aims for an all-electric lineup by 2030.

via Electrek.co|
#automotive#chevrolet-camaro#chevrolet-corvette
automotive2 years ago

GM's Chevy Bolt Leads EV Sales in Q2 Despite Overall Decline

The Chevy Bolt EV and EUV continue to be the mainstay of General Motors' electric vehicle lineup, with sales doubling year-over-year. However, sales of the Bolt have declined from the first quarter. GM plans to end production of the Bolt EV and EUV by the end of the year as it transitions to an all-Ultium-based EV lineup. The company is facing challenges with battery production, impacting the sales of other electric models like the Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq. GM aims to launch three new Ultium-based electric models by the end of the year, including the Silverado EV, Blazer EV, and Equinox EV.

via Electrek.co|
#automotive#battery-production#chevy-bolt-ev
automotive2 years ago

GM's $500M investment in SUVs and plant upgrades amid EV shift.

General Motors (GM) does not plan to open or close any plants as it shifts to electric vehicles (EVs), believing it has the manufacturing capacity within its existing network. The automaker plans to maximize efficiency within its current footprint and convert its plants as it shifts to EVs. GM is preparing for an all-electric future based on its Ultium platform and will launch several new Ultium-based EVs later this year. The company's first dedicated EV assembly plant, Factory Zero, will serve as GM's flagship assembly plant in its journey to an all-electric future.

via Electrek.co|
#automotive#electric-vehicles#factory-zero
automotive2 years ago

Cadillac to Launch All-Electric Escalade IQ Later This Year

GM is developing an all-electric version of the Cadillac Escalade SUV, called the Escalade IQ, as part of its plan to make Cadillac an exclusively EV brand by 2030. The Escalade IQ will join Cadillac's other EVs, the Celestiq and Lyriq SUV. The Ultium platform will be the basis for the Escalade IQ, as well as other upcoming electric vehicles from GM. The pricing for the Escalade IQ is expected to be higher than the current gas-powered Escalade, which starts at over $80,000.

via The Verge|
#automotive#cadillac-escalade#electric-vehicles
automotive2 years ago

GM Ends Production of Chevy Bolt EV and EUV

General Motors is discontinuing the Chevrolet Bolt electric sedan at the end of the year, citing new, more appealing EVs coming out this year starting at almost the same price point as the Bolt. The upcoming Chevy Equinox EV will offer more interior space, longer travel range, and sell for about $30,000. Ditching the Bolt also means escaping the EV’s troubled history, with two major recalls in the past three years due to the risk of batteries catching fire. The new vehicles will be capable of charging far more quickly at DC fast chargers than the Bolt.

via The Boston Globe|
#automotive#chevrolet-bolt#electric-vehicles
automotive2 years ago

Honda plans to release a new electric SUV on its own platform in 2025.

Honda is developing a mid to large-sized electric SUV for the US market, set to release in 2025 on its new Honda e Architecture EV platform. The SUV will feature a new original vehicle operating system and an over-the-air software-updatable platform called Electric and Electronic architecture. Honda is also extending its partnership with GM to build several more affordable EVs based on Ultium for sale in 2027 and beyond. The automaker plans to build 2 million EVs annually by 2023 and only build electric and fuel-cell vehicles globally by 2040.

via The Verge|
#automotive#electric-suv#honda
business2 years ago

GM discontinues Chevy Bolt to make room for new electric vehicles.

General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra announced during the company's earnings conference call that production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV will end at the end of this year, paving the way for new EVs based on the Ultium platform. The Bolt is GM's top-selling EV, but it uses an older battery cell structure and is not part of the company's electric future. GM's upcoming EVs include the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Silverado EV, all based on the Ultium platform. The Equinox EV will likely replace the Bolt as GM's volume, entry-level SUV.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#chevy-bolt#evs