General Motors (GM) shared its progress toward its global vision of zero crashes, zero congestion, and zero emissions at the 2022 GM China Tech Day in Shanghai, according to the Electric Cars Report.
GM announced the plan to lay out more than 15 Ultium-based models in China by 2025 and strengthened its commitment to making EVs more intelligent and connected.
“With our disruptive technologies coming to life, we are seeing the most profound and immense transformation ever in the automotive industry,” said GM chair and CEO Mary Barra.
“GM is determined to lead the transformation and ultimately create a better, safer and more sustainable world for our customers and generations to come.”
GM’s Ultium platform
Leading the charge is GM’s Ultium platform. It is the industry’s first hyper-scale electric vehicle platform designed with modularity and flexibility at its core, providing the range, performance, and power to make almost every vehicle an EV.
The fast scaling of the Ultium lineup rolls out the breadth and depth of its bandwidth. Its portfolio ranges from the BrightDrop commercial vehicles Cruise Origin AV to the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC HUMMER EV supertruck, and the Cadillac CELESTIQ ultra-luxury flagship unveiled in October.
“GM is accelerating the introduction of Ultium-empowered EVs in China to support the market’s move toward an all-electric future,” Julian Blissett, GM executive vice president and president of GM China, said.
“Through global collaboration and local integration, we are unlocking a transformative experience with real-world benefits for our customers through zero-emission driving.”
Following the Cadillac LYRIQ fully-electric intelligent SUV, which began consumer deliveries in September, a broad spectrum of Ultium-based models across brands, body styles, and segments are poised for rollout in China.
The Cadillac CELESTIQ presented at the 5th China International Import Expo will be the first product The Durant Guild, GM’s new lifestyle platform, will bring. The first Ultium-based Buick model will premiere in China later this 2022.
Meanwhile, the Ultium-empowered Chevrolet FNR-XE concept, revealed at 2022 Tech Day, represents the brand’s significant next step forward to a greener future. It also previews Chevrolet’s new electric intelligent connected vehicles custom-made for the Chinese market.
Making EVs more connected and intelligent
GM steps up the development and rollout of software-defined vehicles to meet consumers’ evolving digital lifestyle needs. Its new software-defined vehicle platform will be launched in North America and China in 2023.
In addition, it will enable frequent and seamless apps and services with over-the-air updates to ensure users have access to the most innovative experiences and technologies.
In the meantime, General Motors has been leading the responsible deployment of automated driving technologies in China.
It strengthens consumer trust by introducing an enhanced version of the Super Cruise driver assistance system. The new features, which include automatic lane change and lane change on demand, give consumers even more comfort and confidence.
While it is currently available on selected Cadillac models, enhanced Super Cruise will be featured on the company’s entire lineup by 2025. Additionally, it is being introduced on Buick models beginning later this 2022 and those from Chevrolet afterward to offer greater accessibility to GM consumers.
“The convergence of electrification and intelligent driving represents the dominant technological trend of personal mobility,” said GM executive vice president of Global Product Development and Supply Chain Doug Parks.
“We believe we have the technology, expertise and talent to tap into the market opportunities.”
