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General Motors (GM) is grappling with significant delivery issues despite a surge in U.S. vehicle demand, per North American president Rory Harvey. Amidst the company's struggle with post-pandemic logistics, GM stays hopeful about the growth of its latest electric models, the Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq. In a parallel stride towards innovation, GM acquired Israel-based battery software startup ALGOLiON to enhance its electric vehicle battery performance.
However, the automaker faces outbound logistics challenges, particularly in shipping vehicles to dealers, whether by truck or rail, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harvey expressed the company's desire to improve availability at dealerships and expedite the delivery of units from their manufacturing plants.
When questioned about lower-than-expected sales and dealer inventories of the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, GM's newest electric vehicles, Harvey declined to attribute the issues to problems with Ultium batteries. He mentioned that these models have been produced in limited quantities but emphasized that momentum is building.
Harvey expects a step change in terms of the performance of these models in the second half of the year, building upon the growth seen in May and June. Notably, GM reports U.S. vehicle sales every quarter, selling only 1,348 Lyriqs and 47 Hummers in the second quarter.
In addition to these updates, General Motors recently acquired ALGOLiON, an Israel-based battery software startup, to augment its battery development initiatives. ALGOLiON's advanced algorithms utilize EV battery management system data streams to detect subtle performance changes, enabling effective vehicle health management and early identification of battery hazards, including overheating.
Boosted by this acquisition, GM's continued efforts to meet demand and address logistical challenges reflect its commitment to delivering high-quality vehicles to customers and furthering innovation in the electric vehicle sector.
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