As extreme weather events lead to more power outages, the carmaker said it would equip all its electric vehicles to act as sources of emergency power.
G.M. and other automakers will jointly spend at least $1 billion to build a North American network of electric vehicle chargers.
The companies will jointly spend at least $1 billion to build a North American network in an effort to persuade more people to buy battery-powered cars and trucks.
The company is earning big profits on gasoline cars and trucks but is struggling to catch up to Tesla in the fastest-growing segment of the auto market.
The electric automaker wants to produce a million cars a year at its plant near Berlin, a step that would make it Europe’s largest car factory.
The electric automaker wants to produce a million cars a year at its plant near Berlin, a step that would make it Europe’s largest car factory.
Elon Musk’s electric car company is facing intensifying competition from newer Chinese automakers and established Western car companies.
Sales of electric vehicles have slowed recently partly because prices of some models like the F-150 Lightning had risen a lot.
The biggest U.S. automaker sold more trucks and sport-utility vehicles as supply chain problems eased and demand remained strong.
More technology and creature comforts, as well as a parade of new electric vehicles, have complicated the job after accidents.