EV/AV Report: April 11, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Honda made a deal with GM to use Ultium battery technology on upcoming EVs, a Toyota subsidiary has found a cheaper option for AV data collection and the “Centre of Excellence” technology lab is turning out to be a hub of innovation. EV Treaty […]
OEM Alliance: Honda to use GM’s Ultium battery tech on upcoming EV lineup
Tokyo, Japan — Honda will be betting big on General Motors’ Ultium, announcing on Wednesday that the two companies will co-operate to develop a series of affordable electric vehicles based on GM’s battery technology. GM said in a press release that they expect to start rolling out millions of compact crossover vehicles in 2027 in a […]
Ultimate Ultium: GM to incorporate wireless system to increase range of Ultium batteries
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has big plans for its Ultium batteries. The automaker said once it’s Ultium battery/electric powered-motor is unveiled, it will have a range of 724 kilometres. The battery’s impressive range can be attributed to the fact that the automaker was able to reduce the weight of the battery by 25 percent, […]
Hummer on the Horizon: GMC to launch electric SUV in 2023
Oshawa, Ontario — GMC has expanded its electric Hummer lineup expands with the addition of the 2024 HUMMER EV SUV. The company unveiled the model during the NCAA Men’s Final Four basketball tournament in an ad narrated by LeBron James. GMC said the vehicle will have a range of about 480 kilometres, driven by the […]
