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GM puts on hold the autonomous Cruise Origin shuttle van

Adriana Marais, ,

General Motors has decided to halt production of the autonomous Cruise Origin shuttle van. The company, which owns a majority stake in Cruise, announced that Cruise will now prioritize the development of the next-generation Chevy Bolt. Last year, GM discontinued the previous Bolt model due to a transition away from an outdated battery system, but did not disclose any plans for a new model at that time. According to a letter to shareholders from GM CEO Mary Barra, the indefinite delay of the van “relates to the regulatory uncertainty we…

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GM adds a Chief Administrative Officer to improve transparency and community engagement. News 

Cruise Pauses Robotaxi Rides: Time for a Safety Check!

Febin Mathew, ,

After the incident involving a pedestrian on October 2nd, Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company, had its driverless vehicle permit revoked in California. However, the company has now decided to voluntarily halt its supervised and manual robotaxi operation in the US in the near future. This decision is part of a broader safety investigation led by independent engineering consulting firm, Exponent. Initially, Exponent was brought in to analyze the technical cause of the accident mentioned earlier. The suspension of the manual operation will impact approximately 70 vehicles, which is only a…

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In crisis situations, GM says the voice assistant can quickly forward calls to human specialists. News 

GM Utilizing Google-Powered Chatbot for Non-Emergency OnStar Calls

Adriana Marais, , ,

General Motors has announced that it will be utilizing Google Cloud’s Dialogflow to automate certain non-emergency OnStar functions such as navigation and call routing. The company emphasizes that the AI chatbot can identify keywords related to emergencies and promptly transfer the call to trained human operators. This implementation allows OnStar Advisors to dedicate more time to customers who require assistance from a live person. According to GM, the OnStar Interactive Virtual Assistant (IVA) has been using Google Cloud’s Dialogflow under the hood since the IVA’s 2022 release. The virtual voice…

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The autonomous-driving company, a subsidiary of General Motors Co., reported the crash in a series of social media posts Friday. (REUTERS) News 

Passenger Injured in Crash Involving GM Cruise Robotaxi and Firetruck

Adarsh V.K

Late Thursday in San Francisco, a passenger of a Cruise robotaxi was injured when the vehicle collided with a firetruck. The self-driving company, a subsidiary of General Motors Co, reported the accident on social media on Friday. “One of our cars entered an intersection on a green light and was hit by an emergency vehicle that appeared to be on its way to an emergency center,” the company posted on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter. The accident happened a little after 10 p.m. in the Tenderloin area of…

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The company is ending production on the original model amid a shift to its Ultium battery system. News 

GM Announces Plans for Upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EV

Adriana Marais,

General Motors has announced that despite plans to discontinue production of the Chevrolet Bolt due to outdated battery cell technology and factory renovations, a new iteration of the popular and affordable electric vehicle is in the works. The company hasn’t revealed many details about the new Bolt – you’ll have to wait until later this year. Unsurprisingly, however, the next-gen model will use GM’s Ultium battery system and its Ultifi software platform. The company says that by leveraging these technologies, it will be able to bring the Bolt back to…

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The car manufacturer previously declared a $171.1 million loss for 2023's first quarter. News 

Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy and takes legal action against Foxconn

Nitin Misra, ,

Lordstown Motors is experiencing a tumultuous day, as the electric vehicle company from Ohio has submitted a request for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an attempt to locate a purchaser. Additionally, the company is taking legal action against its investment partner, Foxconn Technology, for violating the contract and committing fraud. Lordstown alleges that Foxconn’s actions were deliberate and aimed at ruining the operations of an American startup. Foxconn, known primarily for assembling Apple’s iPhones, bought the Lordstown, Ohio plant in late 2021 (around the time General Motors jumped on board)…

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It’s one of five features the automaker says will now be standard in all its electric vehicles. News 

GM’s automatic emergency braking system is now standardized for its latest EV models

Adarsh V.K, ,

General Motors announced today that it will make five active safety features standard on all electric vehicles from 2023 and beyond. Additionally, the automaker says it is going beyond its commitment to add automatic emergency braking (AEB) to 95 percent of its vehicles; The feature will be included in 98 percent of GM’s 2023 models — including all of its electric cars. The information was revealed after the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that all new cars and light trucks must include AEB within three years.…

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