GM and Hyundai to explore EV co-development, shared supplies [Video]

General Motors (GM) and Hyundai Motor Group announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential partnerships across a myriad of automotive tech segments, including joint EV and powertrain development, manufacturing, and supply chain sourcing.

One of the world’s most prominent American automakers has announced a potential landmark partnership with one of the most innovative and promising automakers in the BEV segment today. For years, GM has proclaimed its dedication to going all-electric and has promised several new models in the works.

For quite a while, customers were left to choose between the now lame-duck Chevy Bolt or the super-expensive Hummer EV while they waited for more affordable models. But GM and its sub-brands have finally begun bringing more BEVs to market—but not without GM’s fair share of growth issues.

A glimmer of hope in affordable GM EVs has been the Chevy Equinox, which, although it arrived at a starting price higher …