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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Why GM is Investing Almost $1 Billion in Combustion Engines While Others Go Electric
Why GM is Investing Almost $1 Billion in Combustion Engines While Others Go Electric originally appeared on Autoblog. GM's been resolute, for the most part, on electrification. With the Silverado EV released and a mix of electric SUVs across the Chevy and Cadillac brands (Escalade iQ and Lyriq, Chevy Equinox and Blazer EV), the brand has committed harder than any other American automaker. That's not to say the automaker's commitment to internal combustion is gone, though. Tonawanda Propulsion, a GM-owned plant covering 190 acres and comprising three separate facilities, has received nearly $900 million in funding, securing over 850 jobs and production of GM's sixth-generation V8 engine. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article The investment is important to a lot of people. 'This investment marks an exciting new chapter for our plant,' said Tara Wasik, the plant's director. "This is a testament to the hard work of the membership of Local 774,' said Raymond Jensen Jr. in an interview with local news. 'It's extremely important to the community, to the surrounding areas, and to New York State itself." The impressive sum of $888 million will go towards new machinery, equipment, tools, and renovations as part of the more than $1.5 billion GM has invested in New York State in the last 15 years. It's also hardly the first time in recent memory that GM has extended the V8's lifespan. In 2023, GM invested $579 million in its Flint, Michigan production site. There, too, V8 production will continue to chug along. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article However, it doesn't account for the $300 million commitment made two years ago in union negotiations to produce electric vehicles, specifically at Tonawanda. And it's not the first area where GM has had to pump the brakes on EV endorsements. The company has sold off its stake in a battery production facility to its partner, LG Energy. In other areas, GM has pushed back against California's 2035 plan to eliminate sales of gas-only vehicles, which is now, by the way, completely dead. On the other hand, GM pushed into the number two spot for April EV sales, capturing nearly 15% of EV sales. Getting mixed signals? Us too, but we blame the current political and economic climate, not necessarily GM. Outfitting the plant for V8 production is important for CEO Mary Barra, too. 'Our significant investments in GM's Tonawanda Propulsion plant show our commitment to strengthening American manufacturing and supporting jobs in the U.S.,' she said in a press release. She further emphasized the plant's importance to the brand, citing its 87 years of operation. The plant will finish production of GM's fifth-gen V8 before commencing work on the sixth-gen product. This $888 million investment marks the largest single investment GM has ever made in an engine-producing facility. The fact that it happens to make V8s is almost irrelevant; it implies the combustion engine at large still has several decades of work ahead of it. GM isn't faring poorly in the EV arena, either, so unlike other automakers that have rekindled V8 production, this isn't a crutch. GM's going where the money is, and that's just good business. Why GM is Investing Almost $1 Billion in Combustion Engines While Others Go Electric first appeared on Autoblog on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Why GM is Investing Almost $1 Billion in Combustion Engines While Others Go Electric
GM's been resolute, for the most part, on electrification. With the Silverado EV released and a mix of electric SUVs across the Chevy and Cadillac brands (Escalade iQ and Lyriq, Chevy Equinox and Blazer EV), the brand has committed harder than any other American automaker. That's not to say the automaker's commitment to internal combustion is gone, though. Tonawanda Propulsion, a GM-owned plant covering 190 acres and comprising three separate facilities, has received nearly $900 million in funding, securing over 850 jobs and production of GM's sixth-generation V8 engine. The investment is important to a lot of people. "This investment marks an exciting new chapter for our plant," said Tara Wasik, the plant's director. "This is a testament to the hard work of the membership of Local 774," said Raymond Jensen Jr. in an interview with local news. "It's extremely important to the community, to the surrounding areas, and to New York State itself." The impressive sum of $888 million will go towards new machinery, equipment, tools, and renovations as part of the more than $1.5 billion GM has invested in New York State in the last 15 years. It's also hardly the first time in recent memory that GM has extended the V8's lifespan. In 2023, GM invested $579 million in its Flint, Michigan production site. There, too, V8 production will continue to chug along. However, it doesn't account for the $300 million commitment made two years ago in union negotiations to produce electric vehicles, specifically at Tonawanda. And it's not the first area where GM has had to pump the brakes on EV endorsements. The company has sold off its stake in a battery production facility to its partner, LG Energy. In other areas, GM has pushed back against California's 2035 plan to eliminate sales of gas-only vehicles, which is now, by the way, completely dead. On the other hand, GM pushed into the number two spot for April EV sales, capturing nearly 15% of EV sales. Getting mixed signals? Us too, but we blame the current political and economic climate, not necessarily GM. Outfitting the plant for V8 production is important for CEO Mary Barra, too. "Our significant investments in GM's Tonawanda Propulsion plant show our commitment to strengthening American manufacturing and supporting jobs in the U.S.," she said in a press release. She further emphasized the plant's importance to the brand, citing its 87 years of operation. The plant will finish production of GM's fifth-gen V8 before commencing work on the sixth-gen product. This $888 million investment marks the largest single investment GM has ever made in an engine-producing facility. The fact that it happens to make V8s is almost irrelevant; it implies the combustion engine at large still has several decades of work ahead of it. GM isn't faring poorly in the EV arena, either, so unlike other automakers that have rekindled V8 production, this isn't a crutch. GM's going where the money is, and that's just good business. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Motor Trend
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Review: Expert Insights, Pricing, and Trims
Reviewed by Matt Taylor The fully electric Silverado EV impressed us with its range and standard features when it made its debut for 2024, and Chevy has only refined its approach to full-size EV trucking since then. Meaningful updates keep the 2026 Silverado EV competitive against segment rivals like the Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Tesla Cybertruck. What's New Basics With the deletion of the RST trim and the addition of the new Trail Boss, there are now three trims and multiple levels of equipment to choose from. Joining the existing Extended and Max Range Work Trucks, and Extended Range LT-trim trucks for 2026 are: Standard-range Work Truck trim Standard and Max Range LT trims Extended and Max Range Trail Boss trims New equipment packages include: Custom package, available on Standard Range Work Trucks. It includes 22-inch gloss-black wheels, black exterior trim, and black carpeting. Plus package, available on LT Extended Range and Trail Boss Extended Range. This adds the Comfort and Convenience package, Multi-Flex tailgate, offboarding power, and a manual tailgate function with an EZ Lift feature. Premium package, available on LT and Trail Boss with Extended Range and standard on LT and Trail Boss with Max Range. Features include Super Cruise, a Comfort and Convenience package, Tech package, head-up display, Multi-Flex tailgate, spray-on bedliner, Multi-Flex midgate, and fast Level 2 charging up to 19.2 kW. On Trail Boss-trim trucks, an off-road-oriented Terrain driving mode joins Sidewinder and off-road modes taken from the exiting RST trim package. Terrain mode sharpens the Silverado EV's 4-Wheel Steer to better control traction and torque during low-speed maneuvers on uneven ground. Exterior Three new paint colors are also available for 2026: White Sands Polar White Tricoat Magnus Gray Matte Metallic A package with Bronze 22-inch wheels is available on the LT-trim Silverado EVs. For LT and Trail Boss Silverado EVs, a new roof sunshade is also available. Unique to the new Trail Boss trim trucks are standard 18-inch wheels shod in trail-appropriate 285/75 all-terrain tires. To accommodate that extra beef, a specially tuned High Stance suspension and a 2-inch chassis lift are specced, as well, along with a front skidplate, front recovery hooks. Interior Inside, all LT and Trail Boss Silverado EVs gain Chevrolet Digital Key for 2026, allowing vehicle entry and power operation via smartphone. Front bucket seats covered in black Evotex material are standard on Work Truck and LT-trim trucks, while Trail Boss trucks receive front buckets with special black and Artemis yellow upholstery. What We Think We like the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, but its sweet spot is well below the $90,000-plus prices that get you into a well-equipped GMC Sierra EVs. The Silverado EV is available in just one configuration: dual motor, four-wheel drive, short bed, crew cab. But with numerous trims encompassing a huge range of standard and optional equipment, it's a thoroughly customizable truck with great driving range—if you're willing to pony up the dough. Last year, the least expensive Silverado EV available outside of a fleet was $73,100, and even with a standard-range Work Truck model, it'll still be a pricey pickup. You should get a lot for your money, however. The 2026 Silverado EV drops the RST trim, positioning the LT trim trucks squarely in the middle of the range, and adds two new off-road-ready Trail Boss trims with revised front fascia for better approach angle, 35-inch all-terrain tires, high-stance suspension, lifted chassis, skidplates, red front recovery hooks, and Chevy's premium tech suite. We haven't been impressed by the Silverado EV's off-roading abilities in the past, but the new Trail Boss could change that. Top-Ranked Competitors: MotorTrend Tested For 2026, all trims will again be equipped with Chevrolet's Performance Torque Vectoring Dual Motor Electronic 4WD system. Power levels remain about the same, with most new equipment upgrades focused on improving tech, off-road capability, and range. The top-performing RST Max Range model from 2025 has been dropped, but the new Trail Boss trim's drivetrain will offer comparable output—up to 725 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque when equipped with the Max Range battery. We've tested the Silverado EV in RST form hitting 60 mph in only 4.0 seconds. That time may grow slightly for the Trail Boss trim with its raised suspension, larger tires and wheels, and other extras. Past Work Truck trims have returned a 0–60-mph time of 5.8 seconds, and that should stay about the same this year for Extended Range models. The rare Standard Range Work Truck will be a bit slower but still plenty quick enough for everyday use. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Power and Torque Standard Range models: Work Truck: 510 hp, 490 lb-ft LT: 510 hp, 580 lb-ft Extended Range models: Work Truck: 510 hp, 580 lb-ft LT: 645 hp, 765 lb-ft Trail Boss: 625 hp, 775 lb-ft Max Range models: Work Truck: 510 hp, 580 lb-ft LT: 760 hp, 765 lb-ft Trail Boss: 725 hp, 775 lb-ft EV Range and Charging Outside of fleet-spec trucks, three batteries are available in the 2026 Silverado EV: Standard Range, Extended Range, and Max Range. For 2025, depending on equipment, manufacturer-rated range for the Silverado EV starts at 283 miles and tops out at 493 miles. In a change from last year, the Work Truck Max Range is now the top of the heap. Charge speed is quick, whether you're Level-2 charging at home or Level-3 fast-charging in public. Every 2026 Silverado EV charges at 11.5 kW, and some can go as high as 19.2 kW. Fast charging for non-fleet models starts at 220 kW on Standard Range models, upgrades to 300 kW on Extended Range models, and tops out at 350 kW for Max Range models. With recharge rates as fast at 350 kW, Max Range 2025 Silverado EVs could add 100 miles in 10 minutes Safety Features Standard across the Silverado EV range is Chevrolet's Assisted Driving package, which includes: Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking Reverse Automatic Braking Rear Cross Traffic Braking Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking Rear Pedestrian Alert Safety Alert Seat Side Bicyclist Alert Traffic Sign Recognition A 360-degree camera Adaptive cruise control In addition, Chevrolet equips Silverado EVs with these features as standard: Forward Collision Alert Following Distance Indicator Automatic high-beams LATCH system child restraints Buckle to Drive seat-belt safety system Teen Driver configurability OnStar Capability Cargo Space and Interior Room At 5 feet, 11 inches, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV's bed is longer than average—the 2025 Cybertruck can claim just 1 inch greater length, and the F-150 Lightning falls short of the Chevy by 4 inches. When equipped with the Multi-Flex Midgate with pass-through, LT and Trail Boss trims can accommodate cargo up to 9 feet in length, and nearly 12 feet with the tailgate down. The Silverado EV's frunk is larger than most competitors as well, adding 10.7 cubic feet of cargo space to complement its roomy cabin. Technology Infotainment For 2026, an 11.0-inch digital driver display and 17.7-inch digital infotainment screen are standard across the board, upgrading the smaller screens previously featured in Work Truck trims. Google built-in functionality is included, with navigation, connected apps, personalized settings, and Natural Voice Recognition. Charging needs are addressed with two USB-C ports up front and two more in the rear, standard across all trims, and stepping up the LT trim or better gains a fifth port in the center console. In addition, the Silverado EV provides 12-volt and 120-volt outlets inside and a 110-volt outlet in the frunk as standard equipment. Opting for an Extended Range Work Truck trim or better adds one 240-volt and four 120-volt outlets to the bed of the Silverado EV. Sound System A six-speaker audio system is standard on all but the LT Max Range and Trail Boss Max Range trims, which get a seven-speaker Bose system. This system is also on the LT Extended Range and Trail Boss Extended Range trims when properly equipped. Value Standard Features The Silverado EV boasts an impressive list of standard features. Along with dual motors and four-wheel drive across the lineup, all Silverado EVs are equipped with: Variable Regen and one-pedal driving capability Adaptive Cruise Control with automatic speed-limit matching Super Cruise hands-free driving capability Wi-Fi hot spot capability Remote start preconditioning LED cargo lighting Locking tailgate Hitch View, Hitch Guidance, and Trailer Brake Controller Also standard for 2026 is Vehicle-to-home, which allows the Silverado EV to provide electrical power to your home in a blackout when properly equipped. Recommended Trim All things considered, we just might spring for the 2026 Silverado EV in Trail Boss trim with the Extended Range battery pack. This package gets you a comprehensive list of equipment and off-road swagger for relatively little money—its $72,095 starting price is just $1,000 more than an Extended Range LT-trim truck and many thousands cheaper than both LT and Trail Boss Max Range trucks—and retains excellent driving range.
Motor Trend
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss First Look: An Electric Rough Rider
Driving silently through desert and backwoods near you soon is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss, a new Silverado EV variant ready for nearly whatever you can throw at it. A retuned and lifted suspension, bigger tires, a different front bumper and more work to make the all-electric Chevy pickup eager to drive on the roads less traveled. Let's take a deeper look to see what else Chevrolet has to offer on this off-road-ready EV truck. 0:00 / 0:00 Hinted during the 2025 Mint 400 off-road race, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss comes from the modern lineage of Trail Boss models, offering off-road parts that aren't too extreme for the daily driver. Here, that translates to a new front fascia that allows the all-electric Silverado to approach trail obstacles much easier, garnering a new 31.6 degrees of approach angle over the standard 21.7 degrees of the more street-focused Silverado EVs. You'll also gain a pair of red-painted tow hooks in case you need to winch your way out of deep mud or help a buddy get out of the same predicament. The 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss also gains more ground clearance than the standard version. This is achieved by a combination of a two-inch lift and 35-inch diameter (LT285/75R18 metric spec) all-terrain tires on Trail Boss–specific 18-inch wheels. This gives the more rugged all-electric Chevy truck 10.04 inches of ground clearance over the 8.9 inches of the regular versions. This new lift and tire combo necessitated a new rebound control for the dampers, making them unique to the Trail Boss. Inside, the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss features a unique interior with auxiliary switches for custom lights and other accessories that need switch gear inside. Additionally, the Trail Boss gains access to an exclusive Terrain mode for low-speed off-road driving, adding additional control by unlocking a sharper turning four-wheel-steering versus the normal modes for increased maneuverability. The Trail Boss also gets Sidewinder capability for diagonal driving in all modes, but still at low speeds. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss will come standard with the bigger Extended Range battery pack good for up to 410 miles of driving while the larger Max Range battery pack will be offered as an option for up to 478 miles of range. The Max Range pack will also unlock more power and torque with up to 725 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque versus the Extended Range pack's 625 hp and 765 lb-ft of torque from its dual-motor AWD system. The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss will be available this summer with the Extended Range battery pack starting at $72,095 and the Max Range pack starting at $88,695. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Full Lineup Pricing
The Verge
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Verge
Chevy expands 2026 Silverado EV lineup with Trail Boss addition
The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is going off road — way off road — with the addition of the Trail Boss trim to the electric pickup's lineup. The electric version of the automaker's popular off-road trim, Trail Boss offers more capability and — insanely — even more range for the already class-leading Silverado EV. The upgraded electric truck has 2-inches of extra lift for more clearance while grinding gravel and climbing boulders, including 35-inch all-terrain tires and 18-inch wheels. Despite the added height, the Trail Boss will get a staggering GM-estimated range of 478 miles if you opt for the max range battery. And in terms of maneuverability, Sidewinder mode enables all four tires to turn in the same direction for diagonal driving. It sounds similar to the Silverado's sister truck, GMC's Hummer EV with its Crab Walk and King Crab diagonal driving features. But Sidewinder is also available to the RST trim, so what else is cool about Trail Boss? How about a trim-exclusive Terrain mode, which offers additional control while traversing uneven trails at low speeds. Compared to other drive modes, Terrain unlocks sharper 4-wheel steer, giving drivers better ability to control torque and traction at low speeds. Speaking of power, the Trail Boss version of the Silverado EV will put out 725 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque when combined with the max range battery. That battery also offers a max towing capacity of 12,500 lbs along with a 2,100 payload capacity. Of course, you should expect some range loss while towing heavy loads. Chevy is also dialing up the tech, offering enhanced Super Cruise with hands-free highway driving on both the Trail Boss and LT trims of the truck. The driver assist feature is also available while towing. The automaker is also lowering the base price for the Silverado EV to $54,895, including destination charges, which is down from the previous base price of $57,095. The interior features a 17.7 inch center touchscreen alongside an 11-inch instrument gauge, which now comes standard on the Work Truck for the first time. But the Trail Boss will run a lot higher, with the extended range version starting at $72,095 and the max range blasting off at $88,695. What, you thought all that extra range would be cheap?
