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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – On his second day at law school, Wayne McConnell got a call from General Motors, inviting him to interview for a job at the Milford Proving Ground.  

Turned out, it was also his last day at law school.  

More than 40 years later, McConnell now runs Milford, a 4,000-acre GM test center in suburban Detroit that includes nearly 150 miles of roads.  

Since 1924, Milford has played a critical role as a testbed for GM cars, trucks, and SUVs - and occasionally tanks and moon buggies.  

While technology in recent times has dramatically accelerated the capabilities of both GM vehicles and the methods for testing them, Milford will continue to play a key role in the vehicle development process for many years to come.  

Q&A with Wayne McConnell

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – For 100 years, General Motors has been testing new cars and technology on a vast compound in suburban Michigan known as the Milford Proving Ground. Sitting neatly between GM's main hubs in Flint, Detroit, Lansing, and Pontiac, Milford is the oldest dedicated vehicle testing facility in the world.  

Sept. 25 marked 100 years since Milford opened its doors. The site continues to play a critical role in testing and development of all GM cars, trucks, and SUVs. Milford is extraordinary in many ways - in its size, scope, and history. Here are 20 things to know about this historic site:  

Size, Scale, Speed

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, now en route to dealerships, arrives with its proven formula for success.  

Seven Keys to Chevrolet's Truck Leadership Here are seven keys that help Chevrolet power General Motors' truck sales leadership and remain number one in full-size pickup truck sales:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – GM Defense hosted leaders and members of the veteran support group Warrior Rising at General Motors' Milford Proving Ground test site to demonstrate General Motors' advanced technologies leveraged for global defense and government customers.  

Warrior Rising is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping U.S. Military veterans achieve success in business through partnerships, mentoring, and economic assistance.  

GM Defense offered more than 30 veterans test drives of both the GMC HUMMER EV and the Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle, which is based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. Veterans also got a look at two of Chevrolet's mid-engine performance cars - the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Corvette Z06.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – GM is opening up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers, with the use of a GM-approved NACS DC adapter, a move that will help accelerate fast and convenient charging options for current and future EV drivers.  

GM is focused on further improving the customer experience and making the transition to electric more seamless. With the addition of the Tesla Supercharger Network, GM customers will have access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in North America - a number that will grow as GM continues to help accelerate the deployment of infrastructure in communities and heavily-traveled corridors through its various charging collaborations.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – After years of collaborating to increase public charging access, EVgo, one of the nation's largest public fast charging networks, and GM announced that they are expanding upon their work together and taking charging to the next level by deploying 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the U.S.

With features such as 350kW fast chargers, ample lighting, canopies, pull-through stations and security cameras, the flagship stations are poised to set a new benchmark in the EV charging landscape, by addressing the growing demand for convenient, reliable and customer-centric charging solutions in the markets that need them most.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Nissan today announced it will launch affordable bi-directional charging on selected electric vehicles in 2026.  

The project progresses the commitment made in Nissan's business plan, The Arc, to deliver differentiated innovations that enable the EV transition, while unlocking new revenue streams.  

It also supports the company's long-term vision, Ambition 2030, to create a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world.  

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology enables EV owners to use electricity stored in their car's battery to power their homes or sell it back into the grid.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Nissan today unveiled the new Magnite compact SUV in India, where it will be manufactured and sold. The new model combines sleek new styling, innovative technologies, optimum efficiency, and reinforced safety features.  

The introduction of the new Magnite across Africa, the Middle East, and India comes as part of a broad product offensive and Nissan's move to position India as a manufacturing hub under the Arc, Nissan's mid-term business plan. Nissan aims to export nearly 100,000 units to more than 65 markets in total by 2026, representing the largest coverage for a vehicle produced in Nissan's Africa, Middle East, India and Oceania region.  

Bold Styling & Advanced Tech

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announces today that its Tochigi Plant Guest Hall in Tochigi Prefecture has reopened following a significant renovation.  

The Tochigi Plant has welcomed more than 2.43 million visitors since 1974, primarily elementary school students. In 2005, a new guest hall was established to house information about the plant's operations, showcasing technology and the Nissan brand through car displays and events.  

The renovations to the hall are aimed to provide visitors with a more immersive experience of Nissan's manufacturing. On entering, visitors are welcomed by a display of the latest vehicles produced at the plant.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 11, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 11, 2024 – Nissan Formula E Team will pair Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato for the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, forming an experienced and competitive driver line-up.  

Following a fruitful partnership in the GEN2 era, Rowland enjoyed a strong Season 10 with the team. The British driver took two victories, including a home win in the final race of the year, in addition to two pole positions and five further podiums on his way to fourth in the standings.  

Meanwhile, Formula E race winner Nato returns to the Japanese squad, having previously raced in cherry blossom during Season 9 (2022/23). The Frenchman was a regular in the points, securing the team's first podium finish under full Nissan ownership at the 2023 Rome E-Prix.