General Motors is continuing to develop its vehicle-to-home energy strategy as it works to broaden access to home energy management systems tied to its electric vehicles. The automaker said it has sold more than 246,000 vehicles in the United States equipped with the hardware necessary to provide backup power to a properly equipped home during … Read more
General Motors has announced an integration between its electric vehicle mobile applications and the Electrify America public charging network aimed at simplifying how drivers locate, access, and pay for public fast charging. The integration adds Electrify America charging stations to GM’s myChevrolet, myGMC, and myCadillac apps, allowing drivers to find and use compatible charging locations … Read more
Last week on the Decoder podcast, GM CEO Mary Barra stated that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto would eventually be removed from the company’s internal combustion engine vehicles, along with its EVs. There was some backlash online. (Editor’s note: Wait, backlash on the internet?!?!) Today, the company clarified its timeline to The Verge. We are … Read more
(Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The Kirchner Report, our publisher’s newsletter devoted to covering the entire automotive industry.) When I announced the relaunch of this newsletter, some of the first people to sign up had General Motors email addresses. Over my decade or so of working in this business, I’ve had thousands of … Read more
General Motors continues to expand its electrification strategy through GM Energy, an initiative aimed at supporting electric vehicle adoption and improving access to charging infrastructure. Launched to address barriers to EV ownership, GM Energy focuses on providing reliable charging solutions at home and in public, while giving customers greater control over their home energy use. … Read more
General Motors announced that it will discontinue work on next-generation hydrogen fuel cell development under its Hydrotec brand. The company stated that production of existing hydrogen fuel cells for data center and power generation applications will continue through Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC, its joint venture with Honda. The decision reflects the challenges facing hydrogen … Read more
As a resident of the State of Ohio, I’m not only allowed to criticize my government, but I’m required to. I believe that speaking truth to power is the least that I can do, and I intend to do so right now. As I reported recently, General Motors and Ford came up with a way … Read more
Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have announced the first five vehicles to be co-developed under their strategic collaboration. The companies plan to develop four models intended for Central and South American markets, along with an electric commercial van for North America. The four vehicles for Latin America will include a compact SUV, a passenger … Read more
General Motors has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials to support the deployment of energy storage systems. The systems will utilize both newly manufactured batteries from GM and second-life battery packs from GM electric vehicles. The agreement builds on the existing relationship between the two companies. The partnership is aimed at expanding … Read more
Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to begin production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells. This upgrade builds on a $2.3 billion investment announced in 2021. The conversion process at the facility is scheduled to begin later … Read more
