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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 Last year, GM discontinued the previous Bolt model due to a transition away from an outdated battery system, but did not disclose any plans for a new model at that time.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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Cruise collision detection subsystem of the Cruise Automated Driving Systems (ADS) software may respond improperly (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) (AP) News 

Cruise Control: GM Recalls 950 Autonomous Vehicles After Pedestrian Accident

Nitin Misra,

General Motors’ self-driving unit, Cruise, has announced the recall of 950 autonomous vehicles in the United States after one of its robotaxis was involved in a crash. It is expected that additional recalls will be issued in the future. The cars are being recalled because the collision detection subsystem of the Cruise Automated Driving Systems (ADS) software may react incorrectly after a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday. Last month, a pedestrian in San Francisco was hit and run into an adjacent lane and hit 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 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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It's the biggest loan yet from the US Department of Energy's Loan Program Office. News 

US Department of Energy Grants Ford $9.2 Billion Loan for EV Battery Factories

Sanjay Patil, ,

According to Bloomberg, the US Department of Energy’s Loan Program Office (LPO) has granted a conditional $9.2 billion loan to BlueOval SK (BOSK), a joint venture between Ford and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On, to construct three battery manufacturing facilities. This move reaffirms the US government’s commitment to domestic EV production rather than relying on foreign entities. The loan is the largest LPO has issued to date – almost four times the size of last year’s $2.5 billion loan to Ultium Cell – a joint venture between General Motors…

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The automaker plans to produce over one million EVs annually by 2025. News 

GM and Samsung SDI Investing $3 Billion in Indiana EV Battery Cell Plant

Adarsh V.K, , ,

Indiana has been selected by General Motors and Samsung SDI as the location for their collaborative electric vehicle battery plant. Governor Eric Holcomb revealed that the $3 billion facility will be constructed in St. Joseph County and is set to commence operations in 2026. The plant, which aims to assist GM in meeting the growing demand for EVs, is anticipated to generate 1,700 fresh manufacturing positions in the state of Indiana. The factory produces prismatic and cylindrical cells containing a lot of nickel. GM and Samsung SDI expect the completed…

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