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Jun 3
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Are EVs the Future of GM?

The Wall Street Journal
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The CEO of General Motors says the automaker remains committed to an all-electric-vehicle future. That’s despite the company lobbying Congress to repeal California's emissions rules and backpedaling on plans to build out an EV motor plant. Mary Barra spoke at the WSJ’s Future of Everything event last week. Plus, even non-coders can make apps thanks to genera ... Show More
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