Though the burgeoning age of the electric vehicle has proven to be an exciting time, its limitations - and potential dangers to the environment - have held the industry back from truly establishing itself as the technology of the future. With concerns around rare earth minerals needed for computer chips and electric batteries, consumers are looking for the next generation of EV’s to provide something safer and more sustainable; with the Ultium Drive, GM is one of the first to take a step forward.
Beyond the impressive specs of its three various motors (which range up to 255kW of power), GM’s new EV design is part of its goals towards a healthier ecosystem, which aims to have 100% of US facilities using renewable energy by 2030, and 100% of their global operations by 2040. With these ambitious goals come a new, ambitious motor system; a more flexible design promising more torque, more horsepower - and most importantly, less reliance on cobalt and other controversial rare earth minerals, an important step for every automaker to consider as we head into the Electric Age.
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