GM’s Cruise Automation will soon begin the testing of autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EVs (Level 4) on a daily basis in New York City to accelerate improvements of the system. Manhattan, targeted for the tests, is considered one of the most challenging places to operate an autonomous vehicle in the US,…
5 hours ago by Mark Kane 33Comments
Two of the Big Three Detroit automakers — GM and Ford — came forward last week with large-scale plans to go to bat against Silicon Valley. If there was any question whether or not the Chevrolet Bolt EV — and perhaps one other eventual corporate sibling — was a one…
4 days ago by Steven Loveday 56Comments
As GM moves forward with its electric future, the automaker has created a new position and chief engineer Pam Fletcher fills the role. Fletcher started her journey as an engineer years ago at Kettering University and then Wayne State University. She recently continued her studies with a shift toward executive education…
5 days ago by Steven Loveday 31Comments
TESLA DESIGNS THEIR ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM THE GROUND UP; BMW – NOT SO MUCH One distinct competitive advantage often considered for Tesla is the company’s complete commitment to an electric vehicle future. Their cars don’t sacrifice anything in the design process — they’re built from the ground up to take advantage of a wholly unique electric vehicle architecture….
1 week ago by EVANNEX 84Comments
Even under a sheet, it looks quite attractive. General Motors intends to debut 20 electric vehicles in the next five years, and the company’s teaser image hints that at least one of them could be something to excite enthusiasts. The photo shows the Chevrolet Bolt in the foreground, and there are 9 vehicles…
1 week ago by Chris Bruce 101Comments
The concept was designed with military use in mind. The future is now, and General Motors – in an effort to keep pace with the technologies of tomorrow – has unveiled a radical new platform dubbed Surus. Surus, which stands for Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure, uses a capable truck…
2 weeks ago by Jeff Perez 21Comments
RON BARON DISCUSSES TESLA, SPACEX, AND A CURIOUS MOVE BY GM Renowned mutual fund manager and investment icon Ron Baron of Baron Capital is well-known for his conservative, long-term approach to stock picking over his 46-year career. He’s been compared to Warren Buffett (both for his investing style and outstanding track record)…
3 weeks ago by EVANNEX 33Comments
Should you wait to buy the all-new Nissan LEAF, get a Chevrolet Bolt today, or hop on the Tesla Model 3 reservation list? Let’s just pretend for a moment that all three cars are actually available and pricing is not the focal point. Don’t worry, we’ll address detailed pricing and availability…
1 month ago by Steven Loveday 132Comments
General Motors believes that EVs are destined to go mainstream in the U.S., but the appealing federal tax credit will not be around to help for much longer. According to up-to-date data (via Wards Auto): “GM has delivered 150,051 PHEVs in the U.S. since Jan 1, 2010, when counting began…
1 month ago by Steven Loveday 102Comments
It’s still yet to be seen if the Chevrolet Bolt can stand the test of time, appeal to a wider audience, and hit sales targets once the federal tax rebate starts to go away later in 2018, but GM sure knows how to build a car. General Motors broke records…
1 month ago by Steven Loveday 102Comments
It turns out you really can drive the Chevrolet Bolt like you stole it, and you’re not likely to ever roll it. General Motors held an event last week, which was coined the 2017 Bolt EV: Autocross Drive. Essentially, GM invited a bunch of automotive journalists out to a site…
1 month ago by Steven Loveday 33Comments
Shrieking tires, burning rubber … mmm, the sounds and the smells. Thankfully, the only thing missing at GM’s official 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Autocross event was the deafening roar of ICE cars and the smell of gasoline. Last week, InsideEVs attended General Motor’s official 2017 Bolt EV: Autocross Drive event. Rather than spending too…
1 month ago by Steven Loveday 5Comments
