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GM’s new Bolt EV will save billions with affordable LFP batteries

The next-gen Chevy Bolt EV is due out next year after GM ended production of its top-selling electric model at the end of 2023. GM’s CFO Paul Jacobson says the new Bolt EV will save the company billions by becoming North America’s first Ultium-based model to use LFP batteries. After EV enthusiasts like myself were disappointed to learn GM planned to discontinue the electric Chevy Bolt EV last year, GM’s CEO Mary Barra revealed a next-gen model was in the works. During a media call last July, Barra…

2025 Chevrolet Bolt: rumored price, release date, design

Chevrolet It looks like the Bolt isn’t dead after all. Only a few months after Chevrolet announced that it would be killing the Bolt EV, the company reversed course and said that the Bolt will live on. And, finally, we have a few more details about what will likely remain one of the cheapest EVs in its next iteration. That’s not to say it’ll ever be the same again, though. On the contrary, Chevrolet says that it’ll be releasing a new-and-improved second generation of the Bolt that’ll be built on General Motors’…

Belkin SoundForm Bolt Review: Belkin SoundForm Bolt Review

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsVery affordableClear audio qualityDecent battery lifeChoice of four colorsConsNo active noise cancellationNo auto-pause featureOur VerdictIf you need an entry-level or spare set of earphones with a choice of colours, the Belkin Bolt earbuds offer more than reasonable audio quality and a decent battery life for a bargain price. Best Prices Today: Belkin SoundForm Bolt Wireless Earbuds…

Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever as GM has 3.1% EV share

2023 Chevy Bolt EUV (Source: Chevrolet) GM has released its Q4 sales numbers, showing Ultium still ramping steadily, but overall EV sales are down as its best-selling model, the Bolt, winds down as Chevy takes it off the market in its best year of sales ever – leaving GM with only 3.1% EV share, well below the US average. In Q4, GM sold a total of 19,469 EVs in Q4, a small decrease from last quarter’s total of 20,092, and a significant increase from Q4 2022 which had 16,266 EV sales.…

Chevy’s Bolt EV is a steal with prices under $20,000

Electric vehicles for under $20,000 are already here. You can score a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV for under $20,000 with new IRS rules allowing you to use the tax credit as a down payment. But you may want to act fast. You can buy a Chevy Bolt EV for under $20,000 Rather than waiting until next year’s tax return, you can now use the EV tax credit at the point of sale. Although new restrictions on Jan 1 disqualified most models, the Bolt EV was one of 13 electric cars that still qualify for the full…

This Matter-over-Thread smart lock is the first with a fingerprint scanner — U-tec’s Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint deadbolt unveiled at…

U-tec, the maker of one of our top picks for the best keyless entry door locks you can buy, has just unveiled an all-new Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter ahead of its official launch at CES 2024 next week. As reported by The Verge, the company has this week shown off the world’s first deadbolt smart lock with a fingerprint scanner that supports Matter-over-Thread, making it a potent pick for a great future-proof smart door lock. For the uninitiated, Matter is a burgeoning smart home standard that merges previously…

Boeing urges inspections of 737 Max planes for ‘possible loose bolt’

The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 20, 2022.Peter Cziborra | ReutersBoeing is urging airlines to inspect 737 Max planes to look for a "possible loose bolt" in the rudder control system, the latest quality issue to affect the manufacturer's best-selling jetliner.The manufacturer recommended the inspections after "an international operator discovered a bolt with a missing nut while performing routine maintenance on a mechanism in the…

Chevy Bolt EV gets $299/mo lease deal before production ends

Although GM is ending production of the Chevy Bolt EV (for now), it’s still available as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is available to lease for $299 per month, but you will have to act fast. GM’s CEO Mary Barra revealed in April that “it’s now time to plan to end the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV production.” The move aligns with GM’s plans to shift to Ultium-based electric models like the Chevy Blazer EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV. After many fans…

Uber: Food delivery startup Bolt’s UK tax tribunal win could be good for Uber

A significant victory for Estonian ride-hailing and food delivery startup Bolt against Britain's tax authority last week could prove to be positive news for its rival Uber.Bolt took on HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over whether it was liable to pay a 20% tax charge on its gross income from customers or its margin.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Digital TransformationVisitIIT DelhiIITD Certificate Programme in Data Science & Machine…

GM to lay off 1,300 workers in Michigan as Chevy ends Camaro, Bolt production

General Motors (GM) disclosed plans to lay off 1,300 workers from two Michigan plants as it ends production of the iconic Chevrolet Camaro and electric Chevrolet Bolt. GM will lay off 945 workers from the Orion Subsystem facility in Lake Orion, Mich., according to a new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter. The company is ending production of the Chevrolet Bolt model built at the plant on Dec. 18. Another 369 workers represented at the Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping facility are also…