Tag: General Motors
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General Motors | Building New Sounds for Electric Vehicles
Focusing on EV Sound Design and Safety General Motors (GM) is developing a new sound experience for electric vehicles (EVs). The sound design reflects the unique identity of brands like Cadillac, Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet, using music theory to create sounds that convey brand characteristics. GM has also introduced pedestrian alerting sounds (AVAS) to address…
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General Motors | Driving Innovation: Software Engineering at GM
GM is developing a unified, modular, and updatable software platform for vehicles like the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Sierra EV. This platform integrates advanced features, including Super Cruise hands-free driving and bidirectional charging through GM Energy. GM has also expanded to a tech center in Silicon Valley to advance vehicle software, highlighting its commitment to…
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General Motors | U.S. Q3 Sales: Another Record Quarter of EV Sales
General Motors (GM) reported a total of 659,601 vehicles sold in the U.S. for Q3 2024, a 2% decrease year-over-year. However, EV sales reached a record high of 32,195 units, marking a 60% year-over-year increase. GM continues to grow its EV portfolio faster than the market, providing a wide range of all-electric vehicles. Source: U.S.…
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General Motors | MPG 100: GM Employees Celebrate the Centennial of Milford Proving Ground
On September 25, more than 7,000 GM employees, retirees, and their families gathered at the Milford Proving Ground to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The event featured a tour of the 4,000-acre facility, showcasing historical vehicles and artifacts. Visitors were given a glimpse into the testing processes and the crucial role Milford has played in vehicle…
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General Motors | MPG 100: GM President Mark Reuss’ Milford Proving Ground Memories
Mark Reuss reflects on his time at GM’s Milford Proving Ground, where he started his career as a summer student working on V6 engines. Now GM’s president, Reuss values the “knothole rides” he holds with engineers to assess vehicles in development. Milford Proving Ground, opened in 1924, has been essential in developing and refining GM’s…
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General Motors | MPG 100: After 40 Years at GM, Wayne McConnell Still Has Something to Prove
Wayne McConnell has led Milford Proving Ground for over 40 years and continues to drive the future of vehicle testing. Based in Michigan, McConnell’s career at GM started in 1982 as a test engineer for tires and wheels. Throughout his career, he has held various roles, eventually overseeing GM’s vehicle integration globally. Now, he is…
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General Motors | MPG 100: 20 Facts About Milford Proving Ground
Milford Proving Ground celebrates 100 years of testing and innovation, playing a key role in the development of all GM vehicles. Located in Michigan, Milford Proving Ground, established in 1924, spans over 4,000 acres and includes more than 150 miles of test roads. It has been a site for major innovations such as autonomous vehicle…
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General Motors | An Update on our Privacy Statement
General Motors has enhanced its privacy practices for U.S. customers by consolidating multiple privacy statements and providing clearer data management controls. Led by Chief Trust & Privacy Officer Alisa Bergman, GM’s updated privacy statement simplifies language, increases transparency on connected data, and highlights new customer tools like vehicle data deletion and location access control. Source:…
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General Motors｜BrightDrop electric vans to be integrated into Chevrolet brand
General Motors announced the integration of BrightDrop electric commercial vans into the Chevrolet brand. This move brings BrightDrop EVs into Chevrolet’s extensive commercial vehicle sales and service network, offering customers enhanced convenience. Chevrolet dealers wishing to sell BrightDrop vans must meet certain commercial EV requirements. Post-integration, BrightDrop will continue to feature cutting-edge technology to optimize…
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General Motors｜GM Signs Landmark Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants
GM’s Commitment to Renewable EnergyAugust 15, 2024 General Motors (GM) has signed a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy. The NorthStar solar project in Newport, Arkansas, will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan, and the Wentzville Assembly site in Missouri. With…