FenwickHockey65's Great Thread of GM Knowledge

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Hope so. I’ll be at CES this year. I’ll have to check with our forecasters and our media leads to see if they think Blazer will also be at CES.

**** UPDATE **** I have confirmed that Mary Barra will discuss Blazer EV and Equinox EV at CES. There may be renderings, there may be properties. That much is not clear yet. Mary is the keynote speaker at CES this year, so I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s bringing along goodies. At another media event that one of my colleagues attended yesterday, Barra confirmed that Equinox EV is targeting a sub $30k price point. Whatever’s there, I will plan to take lots of photos.

Current ICE Equinox starts at $26k, if GM can do the EV model at or near the same price point it'll be a game changer.

[90503]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...?ocid=msedgntp

Barra points out that government incentives may increase EV adoption.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra reiterated this week that the automaker intends to launch electric cars at various price points to appeal to all buyers. More specifically, while GM is starting its EV initiative with the pricey GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, it will also produce an electric compact crossover with a sub-$30,000 price tag.

Barra believes that government incentives and subsidies could help push EV adoption forward, and especially when it comes to the less expensive electric cars GM plans to sell in the future.

As Automotive News suggests, today's EV startups, are tending to focus on high-end luxury electric cars. Meanwhile, GM just announced an upcoming Chevrolet Equinox-sized electric SUV that may work to appeal to the masses. Companies like Lucid and Rivian have launched luxury EVs, and Tesla has a mix of expensive vehicles, as well as one that's relatively affordable compared to current electric rivals.

It's important to note here that Barra wasn't making any specific references to the Build Back Better bills potential language. She didn't comment on the union stipulation, and she wasn't officially directing her comments toward Elon Musk. Instead, Barra was simply providing her own perspective on the need for subsidies, as well as their potential worth.

Barra said it's the shoppers looking at a $30,000 EV that may benefit most from the government incentives. She explained in reference to accelerating EV adoption:

"Do those individuals need that support to to make the transition? I think it's reasonable if you're trying to accelerate.

That's their only vehicle, and they depend on it. If they don't get to work, it impacts their livelihood. Reaching that customer is where you're really going to get scale, and I'm very proud that at General Motors, we do that with the Chevrolet brand, across the board, from trucks to the crossovers to smaller vehicles."

In January, GM will take to CES to better explain its electric vehicle portfolio. More specifically, it stands to clear up the timing of upcoming launches. Keep in mind, the automaker has grand plans to bring 30 new EVs to market across the globe by 2025.

Barra noted that GM is working as fast as it can, and its upcoming gamut of EV launches will "change the game." She added, "The Silverado EV is really going to educate people on what you can do with an electric truck when you have an electric truck platform."

[lbls1]

It is a sad state of affairs when the best that GM can discuss are one or two generic crossovers as EV variants. It is my opinion, but it looks like the automotive field is in for a long and dark "road" ahead, whereas most buyers will resort to buying japanese ICE cars that remain, and japanese EV's that are cheaper than their american counterparts.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by lbls1

It is a sad state of affairs when the best that GM can discuss are one or two generic crossovers as EV variants. It is my opinion, but it looks like the automotive field is in for a long and dark "road" ahead, whereas most buyers will resort to buying japanese ICE cars that remain, and japanese EV's that are cheaper than their american counterparts.

I mean I'm pretty sure they're also doing Silverado EV and Cadillac Celestiq at the same event.

[90503]

I'll give Mary at this CES deal a chance. If it's more of the same one or two low-production, high price-tag EVs and more unseen promises of a low cost, ev for everyone hype, I think gm will lose even more credibility.

My theory is this whole EV inevitability will be a cruel joke in reality for the average car owner. The numbers needed don't add up in either production or price. A great job so far of staying on track to end ice and make gasoline extremely expensive as an incentive (not to mention EV subsidies. If they get no subsidies, they'll have an excuse for the poor sales of what they end up offering.) Either way its a lose/lose for the average joe.

The goal is to end ICE. EVs as a practical replacement is a pipe-dream.

[lbls1]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I mean I'm pretty sure they're also doing Silverado EV and Cadillac Celestiq at the same event.

Silverado and the other GM trucks are the last bright spots in the company in my opinion. There was once a time when I used to look forward to the fall and the new car stylings; Even the Auto Show every spring where you would see new cars, concept cars and other vehicles on display. It saddens me that (again, my opinion) there are no more american cars to look forward to. Wake up GM and Ford; It is very dark outside.

[FenwickHockey65]

GMC Sierra Denali EV.

[FenwickHockey65]

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/12...y-undisguised/


Corvette E-Ray

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https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/...rightdrop.html


GM delivers first BrightDrop EV600s to FedEx

[FenwickHockey65]

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/12...ed-once-again/


2023 Canyon AT4

[NW-99SS]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/12...ed-once-again/


2023 Canyon AT4

Looks like it's going to be a nice unit. Just wish I could get it with the diesel.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by NW-99SS

Looks like it's going to be a nice unit. Just wish I could get it with the diesel.

I'm a little disappointed about that too. Hopefully GM surprises us. Not sure if the 3.0L Duramax will fit but that'd be a nice surprise.

[0stones0]

Originally Posted by 90503

I'll give Mary at this CES deal a chance. If it's more of the same one or two low-production, high price-tag EVs and more unseen promises of a low cost, ev for everyone hype, I think gm will lose even more credibility.

My theory is this whole EV inevitability will be a cruel joke in reality for the average car owner. The numbers needed don't add up in either production or price. A great job so far of staying on track to end ice and make gasoline extremely expensive as an incentive (not to mention EV subsidies. If they get no subsidies, they'll have an excuse for the poor sales of what they end up offering.) Either way its a lose/lose for the average joe.

The goal is to end ICE. EVs as a practical replacement is a pipe-dream.

Sure seems that way, no matter how you look at the data, that’s available.