Instead of posting it on a different thread, I'm posting on the GM Thread:
electrek.co
Nov. 10th 2019 10:20 am ET
Electrek’s Take
Something appears to have very gone awry in GM-land. The promised EVs aren’t materializing in the US market and the maker is now on the trailing edge of electric vehicle adoption, even though it pioneered the affordable long range EV almost 4 years ago. Its only EV, the Bolt, has grown long in the tooth and as it runs out of Federal Tax refunds, the 2016 Bolt + 10% battery is less and less compelling. Investors are fuming and are imploring the automaker to invest in EVs.
This Menlo seems like a perfect $35,000 crossover for Chevy and could even sell well in premium trims with an AWD version. Why won’t GM even announce another EV in the US? It feels like the “Who killed the Electric Car” saga all over again.
In the US, GM is now lobbying for worse emissions standards. In China, where GM has no sway and the government wants more EVs, GM is announcing more EVs.
GM went from a leader in EVs in the US to one of their most powerful detractors.
If I were on GM’s board, I’d demand answers (or resignation letters) from Mary Barra and Mark Reuss.
GM’s Chinese press release follows:
Chevrolet Menlo EV and Chevrolet Blazer SUV Make China Debut
Chevrolet Menlo sedan has electric range of 410 kilometersHEFEI, ANHUI – The Chevrolet Menlo sporty-looking sedan made its global premiere and the Chevrolet Blazer seven-seat mid-large SUV was shown for the first time in China this evening at 2019 Chevrolet Gala Night.
The Chevrolet Menlo will be the brand’s first fully electric vehicle available in China. It incorporates GM’s class-leading battery technology and highly efficient electric propulsion and intelligent connectivity technologies to offer a new green driving experience.
It has a constant-speed range of up to 410 kilometers under New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) conditions on a single charge.
The Chevrolet Menlo has adopted the athletic design of the Chevrolet FNR-X all-purpose sports concept vehicle, which exemplified the brand’s passion for innovation and ingenuity.
In addition, the Chevrolet Menlo comes with the new-generation MyLink+ infotainment system. Functions include virtual car key, remote control and intelligent voice recognition.
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Both models will be on display at Auto Guangzhou 2019, which runs from November 22 to December 1, and will be launched in the first half of 2020. |
