AAH #643 - GM Updates Its Approach to EVs, AVs and FCVs
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General Motors' Ken Morris discusses the company's strategic shift towards electric, autonomous, and fuel cell vehicles. With plans to launch nine new electric models this year, GM is positioning itself ahead of evolving emission standards. Morris emphasizes the importance of battery sourcing and the innovative Ultium platform, which integrates battery systems for efficiency. The conversation also touches on the future of hydrogen fuel cells and their applications in heavy-duty vehicles, alongside the challenges of autonomous technology development. Insights from industry experts Lindsay Brooke and Pete Bigelow enrich the discussion on the automotive landscape.
Chevrolet Equinox
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Zevo Bright Drop
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Cadillac Lyric
"...wait for people to get to experience the Catillac Lyric vehicles that are already out there, but I really..."
Chevrolet Corvette
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Chevrolet Silverado
"...at am I going to get for this? If I traded my old Silverado for an electric one and was still no real guarant..."
Ford Maverick
"... regend breaking, which I'm like fixated on in my Maverick hy I watched this break coach all the freaking ti..."
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