Articles tagged with "General-Motors"
General Motors Quietly Ends Its Hydrogen For Transportation Experiment - CleanTechnica
General Motors (GM) has officially ended its development of the next-generation Hydrotec hydrogen fuel cells for transportation, concluding a decades-long experiment with hydrogen propulsion. Despite early efforts dating back to the 1966 Electrovan and multiple revivals tied to policy shifts and oil prices, GM acknowledged that hydrogen fuel cells are not a viable solution for road vehicles due to persistent technical, economic, and infrastructure challenges. The company highlighted the inefficiency of hydrogen energy conversion—where less than a third of the original electricity is retained after electrolysis, compression, transport, and reconversion—compared to battery electric systems that deliver about 75% of grid energy to wheels. GM’s Hydrotec initiative, which included partnerships with Honda, Wabtec, and Nikola Motors, ultimately faltered as these collaborations dissolved or failed, with Nikola’s bankruptcy notably ending a key hydrogen trucking project. The company cited high costs, sparse hydrogen refueling infrastructure (around 60 stations in the U.S.), and weak consumer
energyhydrogen-fuel-cellsGeneral-Motorsclean-energytransportation-technologyelectric-vehiclesalternative-fuelsGM Works to Fix the Spark EUV’s Botched Arrival with Local Assembly in Brazil & Lower Prices in Colombia - CleanTechnica
General Motors (GM) has faced challenges with the launch of its Chevrolet Spark EUV electric vehicle (EV) in Latin America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia. The Spark EUV arrived in Brazil at a relatively high price (R$159,000 or about $30,000), making it less competitive against established Chinese EV brands like BYD, which benefits from local production and lower prices. Brazil’s recent increase in EV import tariffs to 25% starting in July 2025 further disadvantages GM’s Chinese-made Spark EUV. GM initially did not produce the Spark EUV locally due to the lack of EV-capable factories and the high investment required, but has now started local assembly of semi-knocked down (SKD) kits at the Automotive Hub of Ceará. This move aims to reduce costs and improve competitiveness, though tariffs on SKD kits will rise significantly from 2027, giving GM a two-year window to develop full local production. In Colombia, GM also adjusted its pricing strategy
energyelectric-vehiclesGeneral-MotorsEV-assemblyBrazil-automotive-marketEV-tariffsChevrolet-Spark-EUVGM Kills It, Racks Up New Monthly EV Sales Record
General Motors (GM) has set a new monthly record for electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S., solidifying its position as the second-largest EV automaker behind Tesla. In August, GM’s combined sales from Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC EV models surged, driven by strong demand for vehicles such as the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Cadillac LYRIQ, and GMC Sierra EV. GM’s North America President, Duncan Aldred, highlighted the company’s confidence in the long-term viability of EVs, citing high customer loyalty and surveys indicating that over 90% of current EV owners intend to purchase another EV in the future. GM has also been recognized for maintaining the highest overall manufacturer loyalty for ten consecutive years. Despite the positive momentum, GM is preparing for a potential sales downturn following the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit on September 30. Aldred acknowledged that GM will reduce EV production in the near term but remains optimistic about sustained sales, particularly in both affordable
energyelectric-vehiclesGeneral-MotorsEV-salesclean-energyautomotive-industrysustainabilityCostco, Ford, And GM Apply Streisand Effect To Electric Vehicles
The recent passage of the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBA) threatens to end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs) as of September 30, a move expected to dampen EV sales momentum in the US. However, this legislative action has inadvertently amplified public interest in EVs, exemplifying the Streisand effect—where attempts to suppress information instead generate widespread attention. Costco, leveraging its 50 million members, has actively promoted awareness of the expiring tax credit and bolstered its EV offerings through its Costco Auto service, which provides a hassle-free car buying experience including incentives that stack with manufacturer rebates and the federal credit until the deadline. Costco’s recent initiatives include new member-only incentives for GM and Volvo EVs and expanded EV buyer guides on its marketplace. Meanwhile, automakers Ford and General Motors (GM) are doubling down on their EV strategies despite the setback posed by the tax credit’s elimination. Both companies initially targeted higher-end electric
electric-vehiclesEV-tax-creditvehicle-electrificationFordGeneral-MotorsCostcozero-emission-mobilityGeneral Motors Cooks Up A New Electric Van Plan With Hyundai - CleanTechnica
General Motors (GM) and Hyundai have announced a new co-development collaboration to produce five vehicles aimed at boosting their sales in the Americas, including an electric commercial van for the North American market. This partnership aligns with a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024, focusing on leveraging each company's strengths to reduce costs and accelerate vehicle delivery. The collaboration covers a broad range of vehicle types, including battery-electric vehicles, hydrogen technologies, and internal combustion engine (ICE) models. The strategy involves sharing basic platforms that each brand can customize, enabling more efficient production despite recent federal policy shifts and tariff challenges. Four of the vehicles will target the Central and South American markets, with flexible propulsion options including internal combustion and hybrid systems, while the fifth vehicle is an electric van designed specifically for North American commercial use. The companies aim to produce a combined total of 800,000 units annually once production scales up. Although the focus on hybrids in Latin America may disappoint some EV advocates, hybrids are seen as a practical step
electric-vehicleselectric-vansGeneral-MotorsHyundaibattery-technologyvehicle-electrificationautomotive-collaborationChevrolet sets world record for EV range on single battery charge
General Motors has set a new world record for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle on a single charge, achieving 1,059.2 miles with a production-model 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV. This surpasses the previous record of 749 miles held by Lucid. Notably, the test was conducted using the base Work Truck trim, which has an official EPA range of 293 miles and a starting price of $54,895, rather than the top-tier Max Range trim rated at 493 miles. The achievement highlights the advanced state of GM’s EV technology and its potential beyond standard EPA estimates. To reach this record, the engineering team optimized every possible variable without altering the vehicle’s core hardware or software. They improved aerodynamics by adding a tonneau cover and lowering windshield wipers, minimized rolling resistance by inflating tires to maximum safe pressure, removed the spare tire to reduce weight, and performed specialized wheel alignment. The test was conducted on public roads under ideal summer temperatures, with
energyelectric-vehiclesbattery-technologyEV-rangeautomotive-innovationsustainable-transportationGeneral-MotorsTechCrunch Mobility: Tesla vs GM: A tale of two earnings
The article from TechCrunch Mobility contrasts the recent earnings reports and strategic directions of two major automakers, General Motors (GM) and Tesla, amid a challenging market environment marked by tariffs and slowing electric vehicle (EV) growth. GM, despite a $1 billion hit from tariffs in Q2, remains committed to EVs as its "north star," offering a broad portfolio of over a dozen EV models, with Chevrolet ranking as the No. 2 EV brand in the U.S. GM emphasizes "flexibility," aiming to configure factories capable of producing both EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to adapt to shifting demand. Additionally, GM highlighted deferred revenue from software services like its Super Cruise advanced driver-assistance system. In contrast, Tesla is focusing heavily on future technologies such as autonomy and artificial intelligence, with CEO Elon Musk envisioning the company evolving beyond car manufacturing into areas like Optimus robots and autonomous vehicles. Although automotive sales still constitute about 74% of Tesla’s revenue, this
electric-vehiclesTeslaGeneral-Motorsautonomous-vehiclesAIadvanced-driver-assistance-systemsEV-marketTesla Closes Out Q2 2025 With A Bang (Or Was That GM?)
Tesla reported delivering 384,000 electric vehicles (EVs) globally in Q2 2025, a solid figure but notably down from 444,000 deliveries in the same quarter last year and below CEO Elon Musk’s earlier 2025 expectations. The bulk of deliveries came from the Model 3/Y lineup, with smaller contributions from other models. Tesla’s full financial results and detailed Q2 report are scheduled for release on July 25, with a management Q&A planned for July 23. Despite the delivery shortfall, Tesla maintains a strong presence in key markets like the U.S., though its dominance faces increasing competition. General Motors (GM) is rapidly closing the gap in the U.S. EV market, having sold over 62,000 EVs through May 2025 and reporting a more than 100% increase in EV sales for Q2. GM highlighted its diverse EV portfolio, including Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC models, and claimed leadership in several segments, such as
energyelectric-vehiclesTeslaGeneral-MotorsEV-salesautomotive-industryclean-energyThe electric Hummer is almost outselling the F-150 Lightning
In the second quarter of 2025, General Motors (GM) nearly matched Ford’s F-150 Lightning sales in the U.S. with 4,508 electric Hummer trucks and SUVs sold, despite the Hummer’s significantly higher price. This contributed to a strong quarter for GM’s electric vehicle (EV) lineup, which saw a 111% increase in EV sales year-over-year, including models like the electric Equinox, Silverado, Blazer EV, Escalade IQ, and GMC Sierra. GM’s commercial EV division, BrightDrop, also boosted sales with 1,318 electric vans sold, up from 490 the previous year. The growth was partly due to many of these models being new or not available in the same quarter of the previous year, contrasting with the broader U.S. EV market where many automakers experienced declines. Ford, by comparison, faced a 31% drop in U.S. EV sales in Q2 2025, with significant declines in the
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energymaterialselectric-vehiclesbattery-technologyGeneral-Motorslithium-manganese-richcost-reductionGeneral Motors Has a Promising Strategy for Export Markets with Chinese-Made EVs — But What’s Taking So Long?
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