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GM exec shares strategy to “catapult General Motors” to EV leadership category

An EV driver charges a Cadillac LYRIQ at a new GM community charging station in Owosso, Michigan. (Credit: General Motors)

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General Motors CEO Mary Barra has been pretty open about her desire to surpass Tesla and become the global leader in electric vehicles (EVs). And in recent comments, an executive from the veteran automaker shared some insights about what strategies GM could implement to become an industry leader in EVs. 

GM Vice President of EV Ecosystem Hoss Hassani recently cited the company’s extensive dealer program as a key factor in building brand loyalty, noting that approximately 90% of the US population is within 10 miles of a GM dealership. With this in mind, GM is currently urging its dealership network to help in deploying up to 40,000 EV charging stations across the United States. 

“That’s going to be hugely consequential to the decision of which EV people want to choose. We know that’s going to catapult General Motors to a leadership category in EVs,” Hassani said in a segment at Yahoo! Finance Live, where he also highlighted that GM is launching EVs in every category, from low-priced vehicles to extremely high-end cars like the Celestiq.

So far, GM has taken the first steps towards the buildout of a national EV charging infrastructure. Last week, the company installed its first two Level 2 EV chargers in Wisconsin and Michigan. 

Last year, GM initially announced its Dealer Community Charging Program. Under the initiative, dealers are encouraged to identify locations for the installation of electric vehicle chargers, with a focus on community hubs such as schools, libraries, and entertainment centers. Dealers who participate in the program might be eligible to receive up to 10 Level 2 charging stations with a capacity of 19.2 KW. 

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Hassani noted that these stations could provide about an 80% charge to a vehicle’s battery in under three hours. The program is part of GM’s $750 million investment, which is aimed at expanding the company’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure. GM has also expressed its goal to become all-electric by 2035. The executive noted that so far, the Dealer Community Charging Program has attracted a number of interested participants. 

“Since we announced the program last year, we had a number of businesses reach out to us and say, ‘I want to be a host for one of these locations.’ And we think bringing everybody in, which is not just the driver of the vehicle but letting the communities participate, that is something that’s very core to General Motors’ identity and fabric in this community in this economy,” Hassani said. 

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Tesla launches Model Y Performance in the U.S.

The new Model Y Performance now sports a 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of 3.3 seconds, a good improvement from the 3.5 seconds the 2025 version offered. It also has a better range rating, up to 308 miles from 277 miles in the previous model year.

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Tesla has officially launched the Model Y Performance in the United States, boasting better range, performance, and features than its previous build.

The new Model Y Performance now sports a 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of 3.3 seconds, a good improvement from the 3.5 seconds the 2025 version offered. It also has a better range rating, up to 308 miles from 277 miles in the previous model year.

Tesla Model Y Performance zips around Nurburgring with new features

It is priced at $57,490, and will be eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit for the remainder of today, September 30. If you’re reading this on or after October 1, you will be required to pay $57,490.

Tesla also announced several new additions, both aesthetically and performance-wise. We’ll discuss them below:

Exterior Improvements

  • New front/rear fascia
  • Performance carbon spoiler for better aerodynamics – increased downforce and reduced drag
  • New 21″ Arachnid wheels and tires with staggered fitment to improve grip and steering
  • Adaptive damping adjusts handling and suspension for a smoother and more stable ride

Performance Improvements

  • New Drive Modes give you greater control for high-speed driving
  • Increased charge capacity thanks to high-density battery cells

Interior Improvements

  • Quiet cabin with premium sound-damping materials & acoustic glass
  • Heated/ventilated front sport seats & heated, perforated rear seats with power recline
  • Added bolstering and side cushions for improved comfort and stabilty when cornering
  • Cornered thigh cushion extenders, which were added to new Model Y L in China and Model Y Performance in Europe
  • 16″ high-res touchscreen

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Tesla offered the Model Y Performance in other markets before the United States, with deliveries starting in Europe earlier this month.

The launch of the Model Y Performance in the United States is expected to add a few thousand units to next quarter’s delivery figures. However, Tesla is doing customers a favor by launching it ahead of the tax credit’s expiration at midnight.

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Tesla Cybertruck police cruisers from noted tuner arrive to Las Vegas PD

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Tesla Cybertruck police cruisers from noted tuner Unplugged Performance arrived to the Las Vegas Police Department this week.

The fleet will have ten total Cybertrucks, outfitted and equipped with all of the trimmings of a normal cruiser, but packed inside the polarizing but useful exoskeleton of the all-electric pickup.

Back in February, it was announced by Las Vegas Metro Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill that they would be specially fitted as a SWAT vehicle. Sheriff McMahill said that the Cybertrucks will keep officers safe because of their unique engineering:

“The cop inside will be safe no matter what; it will stop bullets.”

The Department was gifted the ten vehicles by Ben Horowitz, a billionaire businessman. The donation came shortly after a Cybertruck exploded outside of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on January 1. Only the suspect was killed in the explosion.

Sheriff McMahill has big plans for the Cybertrucks in the police fleet:

“Imagine when we’re out and we’re charging these things, and officers will be approached by people from all over the community to see this thing. It’s an opportunity [to] inject humanity, to increase our community partnerships.”

The introduction of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department Cybertrucks is just one way the law enforcement agency is using technology to its advantage. The Department also said in February that it would be using new drone technology to triangulate gunshots.

Police departments from all over the United States and even the world have adopted Tesla vehicles for their law enforcement fleets. Many agencies cite cost-effectiveness, affordability, performance, and charging as significant advantages for why EVs make sense for their fleets.

Some Cybertrucks have been utilized as police vehicles as well. Qatar used them to create a motorcade for President Donald Trump during a visit to the Middle East, and the Jalisco, Mexico PD will utilize several Cybertrucks while patrolling the FIFA World Cup.

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Tesla eyes Los Angeles for Robotaxi operation, job posting suggests

LA is also an ideal location for Robotaxi expansion because of its reputation as a hotspot for ride-sharing services.

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Tesla is eyeing Los Angeles for its Robotaxi operation, a new job posting from the company suggests, as it aims to expand its service area in California.

Tesla has been operating its Robotaxi platform in California for several months now, first launching it in July in the Bay Area, spanning from San Francisco to San Jose, giving those who have access to the ride-hailing suite a pretty substantial service area to travel within.

However, the California operation is far from complete, as Tesla is aiming to expand to Los Angeles, a city that sits roughly seven hours south of San Francisco, but is among the most popular markets for its vehicles.

LA is also an ideal location for Robotaxi expansion because of its reputation as a hotspot for ride-sharing services.

Tesla is hiring a Vehicle Operator for its Robotaxi program in Marina Del Rey, a seaside community in Los Angeles County, located near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and several other hotspots. It is a frequent location of travel for tourists, making it ideal for Robotaxi:

There is a substantial difference between how Tesla operates Robotaxi in California compared to Texas, the other state that currently allows passengers to hail a ride through the Tesla Robotaxi app.

In Texas, the majority of rides are considered “driverless,” as there is nobody sitting in the driver’s seat.

This applies to any ride that does not utilize any of the Texas freeways, as highways will require a driver in the seat, something Tesla did when its geofence in Austin expanded to include interstates.

Tesla adjusts Robotaxi safety monitor strategy in Austin with new service area

In California, things are a bit different. The “Safety Monitor” sits in the driver’s seat, regardless of destination or route. This has drawn some criticism, but Tesla has taken this step in an effort to keep passengers and traffic as safe as possible, recognizing that this is essential for these early rides.

Eventually, and potentially as soon as the end of this year, Tesla could remove Safety Monitors from vehicles altogether, as CEO Elon Musk has hinted this is a possibility.

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