GM moving BrightDrop electric vehicle to Chevrolet brand
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General Motors is moving the Ingersoll-built BrightDrop van line to its Chevrolet brand.
This means, BrightDrop 400 and 600 models will now be available at Chevy dealerships.
It's a move designed to increase sales and accessibility of the electric vehicles.
The commercial vans feature a range of over 430 kilometres per charge.
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